Bryan Gerrato
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Results-driven financial professional prepared for this leadership role. Brings valuable experience in managing financial operations and leading strategic initiatives while fostering collaborative team environment. Known for achieving impactful results and demonstrating adaptability in dynamic settings. Skilled in risk management and financial analysis, with strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP, Retail Business Development New York Zone
Sompo International
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Lead retail broker and client strategy across NYC and the larger NY Metro region, with broader NY Metro market engagement. Represent Sompo across Property & Casualty, Financial Lines, Cyber, Surety, and Healthcare.
- Serve as the primary multiline contact for key clients, managing complex renewals and coordinating underwriting and distribution partners to deliver a seamless client experience.
- Develop and execute geographic expansion strategies using market data and underwriting partnership to identify underpenetrated markets and new business opportunities.
- Represent Sompo in the local market through senior broker and client engagement, event sponsorship, and targeted brand and appetite campaigns.
- Lead local office operations and foster a high-performance “One Sompo” culture centered on collaboration, mentorship, engagement, and community involvement.
- Support cross-sell strategy, total account management, recruiting, and development of high-performing teams.
Executive Underwriter
The Hartford
New York City, NY
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Multinational Executive Underwriter
- Territory: New York City, Long Island & White Plains
- Multinational Entertainment Executive Underwriter
- NY based underwriter for Global Risk Management business. Focus on middle and large international casualty accounts and cash flow programs with responsibility for business development in the NY Region.
Underwriter
Everest
New York City, NY
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Multinational Underwriter
- Multinational Entertainment Underwriter
- NY based underwriter for Global Risk Management business. Focus on middle and large international casualty accounts and cash flow programs with responsibility for business development in the NY Region.
Underwriter
Chubb
New York City, NY
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Multinational Underwriter
- Ace Risk Management Professional Associate Program Graduate – 2016
- Multinational Entertainment Underwriter – 3/16/18
- NY based underwriter for Global Risk Management business. Focus on middle and large international casualty accounts and cash flow programs with responsibility for business development in the NY Region.
Intern
Remi Group
Charlotte, NC
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Attending associate training program. Worked in sales, underwriting, marketing and cross-selling of equipment maintenance insurance.
Intern
Whitmore Group, Ltd.
Garden City, NY
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed billing and claims handlings, worked with customers to discuss and outline policy terms
- Supervised insurance claims on major accounts in various programs, specifically funeral homes, restaurants, construction contracts, and commercial accounts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Park, Tourism & Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA06-2015
Skills
- Operations management
- Channel management
- Internal communications
- Corporate communications
Timeline
AVP, Retail Business Development New York Zone
Sompo International
01.2024 - Current
Executive Underwriter
The Hartford
02.2021 - 12.2023
Underwriter
Everest
08.2019 - 02.2021
Underwriter
Chubb
09.2015 - 08.2019
Intern
Remi Group
06.2014 - 08.2014
Intern
Whitmore Group, Ltd.
06.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Park, Tourism & Management
Pennsylvania State University