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Clay Friedman

Rowlett,TX

Summary

Experienced supervisor with over 26 years of experience in coaching teams for improvement. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction (In-Synch Nominee), and growing team members toward full potential.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Countrywide Underwriter

Travelers Insurance
09.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed insurance history, compliance documentation, title documents, and inspection reports during underwriting process.
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Reviewed applications for insurance coverage and reports from loss control specialists to determine risks.
  • Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business.
  • Utilized knowledge of insurance principles, policies and procedures to make decisions on risk assessment.

Insurance Sales Counselor

Travelers Insurance
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Michigan Project: Co-facilitated and coached sales

counselors to quote and issue Michigan auto and home.

Monitored the Michigan Teams chat to coach, motivate,

and assist newly licensed Michigan Sales Counselors

  • Obtained existing insurance data and personal information to develop insurance quotes.
  • Customized insurance policies to suit individual

customers by explaining disadvantages and advantages of various endorsements.

  • Monitored key performance indicators to improve my

sales performance and coach peers on improvement

opportunities. I focused on the personal goals of selling 2

or more specialty lines per month, offering IntelliDrive

with each auto quote, and if failing to make a sale,

offering consumer bridge to my customers.

  • Obtained licensing to work in the Special States Team,

provided support for CST addlines.

  • Led team training on jewelry documentation for PAFs and recognizing appropriate appraisals.
  • Co-trained team in updates in Michigan
  • Monitored IntelliDrive Plus calls to verify compliance and performance opportunities
  • Monitored Verint calls to identify improper pre-loaded

vehicle information and to identify MA auto calls sold with out of state DLs

  • Underwriting Rotation: reviewed file referrals and

coached sales counselors on Live Publish navigation and

underwriting guidelines

Assistant Principal

Dallas ISD
08.1992 - 06.2018
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff (35 - 50 people per year) through instructional leadership and professional development designed to enhance student success.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Monitored key performance indicators to create statistical analysis of student needs and led grade level teams (by subject) to review and utilize data for teacher improvement and planning staff development.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

East Texas State University (TX A&M Commerce
Commerce, TX
08.1996

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Texas
Austin, TX
08.1990

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Underwriter Collaboration
  • Insurance Policy Sales
  • Policy Feature Explanations
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Metrics Analysis
  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Professional Relationships
  • Coaching for Improvement
  • Teambuilding

Timeline

Countrywide Underwriter

Travelers Insurance
09.2022 - Current

Insurance Sales Counselor

Travelers Insurance
09.2019 - 09.2022

Assistant Principal

Dallas ISD
08.1992 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Education Administration

East Texas State University (TX A&M Commerce

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Texas
Clay Friedman