Chase Williams
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Dedicated Senior Agribusiness Underwriter with 9 years of experience in underwriting for agricultural business. Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong client relationships. Seeking to apply experience to challenging new position with a growing team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Farm Underwriter
Liberty Mutual
01.2022 - Current
- Manage $8M book of business in Central Tx
- Writing lines of business of farm liability/property, Commercial Auto, Excess, General Liability, and Commercial Property
- Size of accounts range from $750 to $300,000
- Mentor other underwriters on underwriting guidelines, risk assessment techniques, and building relationships with agencies
- Develop close relationships with agencies through high level service to drive new business and maintain profitable business
- Chosen as the only Farm Underwriter to join the Prepared to Lead Program to develop the leadership skills by being mentored by a leader of another department
- Consistently models positive leadership for the team through behavior, team support and decision-making
- Assumes leadership role in UM absence.
Agribusiness Underwriter 2
Westfield Insurance
West Des Moines, IA
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed an $7M book of business in PA then $7M book in GA, handling all accounts under $40,000
- Assessed new and renewal applications for liabilities and risk levels
- Applied accurate pricing standards to meet business needs and customer requirements
- Guided, mentored, and coached new underwriters instilling best practice and company standards
- Engaged with agents to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Provided superior service to agents by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, and concerns
- Partnered with Marketing to develop marketing material for our Vietnamese customers.
Agribusiness Underwriter
Nationwide Agribusiness
Des Moines, Iowa
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Promoted to Sr Agribusiness UW 03/2017
- Manage a Farm book of $12 Million that covers the states of NC, VA, MD, and DE
- Research coverage and premium options and supplied clients with the best coverage available
- Leverage customers' history, industry and demographic information to calculate renewal rates
- Provided onsite training to new employees and agents
- Frequently received positive feedback from sales and underwriting leadership surrounding meaningful agency travel and ability to quickly build strong relationships with key agency Partners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Grand View University
04.2011
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Influencing business growth
- Complex problem solver
- Skilled negotiator
- Adaptable
- Self-motivated and team oriented
Affiliations
- Active Member in local Church
- JV Boys Baseball Coach At Ankeny Christian Academy
Timeline
Senior Farm Underwriter
Liberty Mutual
01.2022 - Current
Agribusiness Underwriter 2
Westfield Insurance
09.2019 - 01.2022
Agribusiness Underwriter
Nationwide Agribusiness
09.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Grand View University