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Charles E McLean

Canton,MS

Summary

Accomplished insurance professional skilled in negotiation and relationship management. Demonstrated success in resolving complex issues and fostering long-term client partnerships that enhance business growth and operational efficiency. 30+ year's of experience that I would like use in concentrating on the Entertainment Industry.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Msurance
Canton
08.2021 - Current

Identified and engaged key stakeholders to build a reliable client base in the entertainment and movie production field.

  • Developed and maintained relationships with carriers and wholesalers. (marketing of new business)
  • Played a critical role in resolving complex claims disputes through expert negotiation skills, ultimately protecting company interests.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Owner/Founder

Msurance
Canton
07.2013 - 2021

Started Msuance from scratch after leaving Hub International as a partner.

  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in customer engagement and operational procedures.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Partner

Bryson & Company
Ridgeland, MS
07.2006 - 07.2012

Managed the Canton, MS Location for Bryson & Company on of the largest independent agencies in Mississippi.

Supervised all lines of insurance as well as a producer of commercial lines.

HUB International bought Bryson in 2012.

Owner

Shackleford Bros. & Fortenberry, Inc.
Canton, MS
04.1999 - 07.2006

Bought Shackleford Bros. & Fortenberry, Inc. in 1999 and was able to quadruple in size in 7 years. Focusing on Commercial Lines.

  • Fostered relationships with key clients to increase customer satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Mentored junior staff, promoting skill development and professional growth within the team.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Commercial Lines Producer Insurance

Frederiksen & Frederiksen, Inc.
Dallas, TX
06.1995 - 04.1999

Commercial Lines Producer going on to develop a nation-wide non-bank ATM program.

  • Generated significant new business leads through targeted networking efforts within local professional communities.

Underwriter

Southwest Casualty
Dallas, TX
07.1993 - 07.1995

Underwriter for exclusive Non-Subscription Workers Compensation Products along with products marketed toward the Nursing Home Industry.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Ouachita
Arkadelphia, AR
12-1988

Skills

  • Having over 30 years of experience in the Insurance Industry with diverse settings in both metropolitan and rural areas of the country
  • Relationships include a long list of Movie Customers having insured over 70 productions since 2011 Also included is a network of underwriters helping with the writing of those movie productions

Timeline

Operations Manager

Msurance
08.2021 - Current

Owner/Founder

Msurance
07.2013 - 2021

Partner

Bryson & Company
07.2006 - 07.2012

Owner

Shackleford Bros. & Fortenberry, Inc.
04.1999 - 07.2006

Commercial Lines Producer Insurance

Frederiksen & Frederiksen, Inc.
06.1995 - 04.1999

Underwriter

Southwest Casualty
07.1993 - 07.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Ouachita