Cheech Bradford
Gardner,KS
Summary
Experienced E&O underwriter with a background in entertainment brokerage. Adept at maintaining and cultivating strong broker relationships. Skilled in managing large portfolios of filmed entertainment risks, ranging from small to multimillion-dollar productions. Known for mentoring and training new underwriters, showcasing exceptional management skills. Independent, dedicated, and energetic individual committed to excellence in the industry.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President
Skyward Insurance
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for producing new business opportunities for the company and creating new
- Working with all top brokers in Los Angeles as well as brokers and wholesalers around the country.
- Very active with Department Manager on new coverages, policy and endorsements wording.
- Team leader in the film department, mentor of film underwriters.
Vice President
QBE Insurance
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Responsible for producing new business opportunities for the company and maintenance of large book of business.
- Working with all top brokers in Los Angeles as well as brokers and wholesalers around the country.
- Very active with Department Manager and Product Manager on new coverages, policy and endorsements wording.
- Team leader in the film department, mentor of film underwriters.
Vice President
Axis Capital
07.2010 - 12.2019
- Responsible for producing new business opportunities for the company and maintenance of large book of business.
- Working with all top brokers in Los Angeles as well as brokers and wholesalers around the country.
- Very active with Department Manager and Product Manager on new coverages, policy and endorsements wording.
- Team leader in the film department, mentor of film underwriters.
Vice President
Hiscox
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Responsible for a large book of business.
- Worked with all top brokers on new business, producing and maintain business relationships, creating new opportunities and handling of all existing business.
- Wrote over $4 million in new business premium in my first year.
Assistant Vice President
Media Pros/Axis Capital
12.2005 - 11.2008
- Now as an underwriter, maintained a large book of business, produced new business, worked on policy and endorsement wording and training of assistants working for Film unit.
- Grew book of business by over 200% in first year.
- Grew book to excess of $5 million in 3 years.
Account Manager/Department Manager
Aon/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services
01.1992 - 12.2005
- Account manager, responsible for a large book of business, as well as training assistants that passed through department.
- Was promoted to Department Manager.
- Managed my own book of business as well as managing department functions for 5 reports - training, oversight of all functions of assistants, reporting in to leading producer in company.
Account Manager
Disc Insurance
11.1990 - 01.1994
- Assistant to lead broker.
- Promoted within a year to Account Manager.
- Responsible for producing new business for the company and the day to day operations of my clients.
- Dealt with Insurance Companies while negotiating coverage for my clients.
Department Assistant
Dewitt Stern, Guttman Insurance Services
06.1987 - 11.1990
- Assistant to the Entertainment Department.
- Created a new system for the processing and follow-ups for binder issuance and maintenance for department.
- In December of 1988, I transferred to office in Los Angeles, CA to continue in role as assistant to the entire office.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graduated With Honors - Theatre
Fordham University
New York City, NY06.1984
Skills
- Maintaiins Strong broker relationships, retains current brokers, creates new business relationships with brokers
- Collaborative team player
- Trend analysis in underwriting
- Training new underwriters
- Expert in E&O professional liability
- Analytical decision making
- Mentoring new underwriters
- Creating new policy and endorsement wording
- Collaborative underwriting solutions
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
Skyward Insurance
05.2024 - Current
Vice President
QBE Insurance
01.2019 - 05.2024
Vice President
Axis Capital
07.2010 - 12.2019
Vice President
Hiscox
11.2008 - 06.2010
Assistant Vice President
Media Pros/Axis Capital
12.2005 - 11.2008
Account Manager/Department Manager
Aon/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services
01.1992 - 12.2005
Account Manager
Disc Insurance
11.1990 - 01.1994
Department Assistant
Dewitt Stern, Guttman Insurance Services
06.1987 - 11.1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graduated With Honors - Theatre
Fordham University
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