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Christine Palermo

Magnolia,TX

Summary

Marine Underwriter and Broker with expertise in Ocean Cargo/Stockthroughput coverages. Highly Qualified in evaluating risk and loss potential and developing information for new and renewal policies. Team-oriented with success in building relationships with brokers and sales agents to achieve business goals.

Skilled Underwriting specializing in Cargo, offering more than 22+ years of experience to growing organizations. Highly adept in underwriting moderate to complex policies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Vice President - Marine Cargo Broker

Synapse LLC
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Commerical Insurance placing broker within the Marine Cargo and Inland Marine Lines of Business.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets
  • Successfully opened up additional insurance carriers.
  • Increased client satisfaction by identifying coverage gaps and recommending appropriate insurance solutions.
  • Developed strong relationships with underwriters, resulting in favorable policy terms for clients.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to address complex client requirements and deliver comprehensive insurance packages.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts.
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.

Ocean Marine Underwriter

Worldwide Facilities LL/Amwins Insurance Brokerage
Houston, TX
12.2015 - Current
  • Supported review and acceptance or denial of new or renewal business.
  • Reviewed applications for insurance coverage and reports from loss control specialists to determine risks.
  • Met with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price and service delivery.
  • Qualify new or renewal risks against current underwriting guidelines, rating, and loss control.
  • Managed and Helped Developed Data Sourcing Reports for Binding Authority Contract.
  • Develops and maintain agency/market relationships.
  • Maintain and Manage team Portfolio Book.
  • Experience in Ocean Cargo Underwriter/broking as well as Marine LiabilitiesUnderwriting/Broking.
  • Worked closely with Third Party Administrator in Claims handling.

Cargo Underwriter

Southern Marine & Aviation/CRC Insurance
Houston, TX
04.1998 - 12.2014
  • Qualify new or renewal risks against current underwriting guidelines, rating, and loss control.
  • Managed and Helped Developed Data Sourcing Reports for Binding Authority Contract.
  • Develop and maintain agency/market relationships.
  • Maintain and Manage team Portfolio Book.
  • Experience in Ocean Cargo Underwriter/broking as well as Marine Liabilities Underwriting/Broking.
  • Worked closely with Third Party Administrator in Claims handling.

Skills

  • Influencing Business Growth
  • Underwriting Understanding
  • Knowledge of all aspects of System Processing
  • Production Goals
  • Policy Renewals
  • Policy Quoting and Pricing
  • Service Delivery
  • Managing Risk
  • Program Requirements
  • Underwriting Process Expertise
  • Team Management
  • LLoyds of London Binding Authority Experience
  • Ocean Marine Experience
  • Domestic Transit Experience
  • STP Experience

Additional Information

Property and Casualty License

Surplus Lines License

Featured in Insurance Business of America Magazine

Christine Palermo, Worldwide Facilities - Top Specialist Brokers 2020 | Insurance Business America (insurancebusinessmag.com)

Timeline

Assistant Vice President - Marine Cargo Broker

Synapse LLC
07.2022 - Current

Ocean Marine Underwriter

Worldwide Facilities LL/Amwins Insurance Brokerage
12.2015 - Current

Cargo Underwriter

Southern Marine & Aviation/CRC Insurance
04.1998 - 12.2014

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