Craig Gummelt
Hewitt,US
Summary
Underwriter with 8 years of experience and a focus on Property underwriting. Detail-oriented with the ability to uphold the highest quality assurance and accuracy standards. Bringing a solid understanding of risk assessments, hazard recognition, and acceptance criteria to the table. Self-directed. Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking skills. Customer service is a priority. Successful in achieving organizational goals while working in a team environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Property Underwriter
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company
05.2015 - 02.2024
- Review transactions to determine acceptability of the risk in accordance with company standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Assessed personal lines accounts and made accurate decisions based on risk, hazard, and exposure guidelines
- This position was responsible for selection, growth, and maintenance of the book of business for the company to produce underwriting profitability through effective underwriting strategy and tactics
- Communicate underwriting decisions to agents
- Develop and cultivate agency and agent relationships to effectively communicate, lead and deliver underwriting philosophy that will drive company growth and profitability
- Perform re-underwriting tasks based on loss experience and company goals
- Prioritize time and resources to effectively manage and optimize workflow and responsive customer service.
Production Planner/Scheduler
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.1990 - 02.2015
- Correspondence, reports, and special projects were among the tasks I assisted with
- Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Kept track of the progress of the goods during the manufacturing process
- Maintained strict confidentiality to maintain customer confidence and protect operations
- Used Word and Excel to create documents
- I kept track of the status of manufacturing orders
- Accomplished leadership through team building exercises and mentoring within departments
- Was in charge of inventory management, which included materials monitoring, ordering or requisitioning of supplies
- Confronted internal supply issues head-on to avoid delays and missed deadlines.
Manager of Bingo Hall
Franklin Bingo
04.2009 - Current
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Baylor University
Waco, TX01.1988
High School -
DeSoto High School
DeSoto, TX01.1983
Skills
- Driven
- Customer service
- Results-oriented
- Time management
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Computer Skills
- Staff Development
- Schedule Management
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Staff Training
- Documentation And Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Hiring and Training
- Shift Scheduling
- MS Office
Accomplishments
API - Associate in Personal Insurance
AINS - Associate in Insurance
Certification
- Associate in Personal Insurance (API)
- Associate in Insurance (AINS)
Timeline
Senior Property Underwriter
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company
05.2015 - 02.2024
Manager of Bingo Hall
Franklin Bingo
04.2009 - Current
Production Planner/Scheduler
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.1990 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Baylor University
High School -
DeSoto High School
- Associate in Personal Insurance (API)
- Associate in Insurance (AINS)
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