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Cynthia Knoch

Cantonment,FL

Summary

Results-driven Commercial Lines Producer/Account Manager with strengths in assessing customer needs and providing tailored solutions. Solid history of exceeding client expectations. Demonstrates passion for building long-term customer relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Lines Producer/Account Manager

Zarahn Insurance Agency
02.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for retention of accounts in assigned book of business.
  • Develops new business from existing accounts, referrals and outside leads.
  • Prepares new and renewal proposals.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients and Brokers.
  • Answers underwriting questions and helps negotiate pricing.
  • Strong organizational, multi task, motivational, problem solving, detail oriented, verbal, written and self discipline skills.
  • Appropriately documents all communications with clients, carrier representatives.
  • Proficient in insurance agency management software (EPIC) and microsoft products.

Personal Lines CSR

Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance (Trustmark)
05.2017 - 03.2021
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
  • Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
  • Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
  • Maintained assigned book of business, rounded accounts, maintained excellent.
  • Input, issue, endorse current policies.
  • Properly documented all communications in agency management system (EPIC)

Personal Lines CSR

Messick Insurance
04.2014 - 05.2017
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
  • Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
  • Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
  • Maintained assigned book of business, rounded accounts, maintained excellent.
  • Input, issue, endorse current policies.
  • Properly documented all communications in agency management system (EPIC)

Personal Lines CSR

Allstate, Thornton Insurance Agency
08.2013 - 04.2014
  • Instrumental in all aspects of opening agency including but not limited to interviewing potential job candidates, hiring, office setup, meeting with vendors and contractors, networking with Realtors and Mortgage Brokers.
  • Established relationships with prospects and customers to promote product understanding and drive sales growth.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.

Personal Lines CSR

Prudential, Tim Wise Agency
03.2009 - 07.2013
  • Processed applications, payments, endorsements and cancellations
  • Submitted up-to-date activity and production logs to agency management for review
  • Presented and clearly explained insurance policy options to clients based on their needs and goals
  • Researched coverage and premium options and supplied clients with the best coverage available.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Loan Originator

Hamilton Group Funding
01.2006 - 02.2010
  • Updated borrowers through each step of loan application, approval and closing processes while remaining attentive to customer needs.
  • Interviewed applicants to assess loan requirements before suggesting offers.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Prepared documents for customers, submitting and overseeing through each step of closing process.
  • Superior customer service skill based on dealing with clients in a positive, professional manner serving to promote success in my business as well as improving the client's personal financial situation.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Pensacola Junior College

No Degree - Environmental Management

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Skills

  • Active 2-20 General Lines License
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Self-motivated
  • Organized
  • Thorough knowledge of Property and Casualty products
  • Thrives under pressure
  • Problem Solver
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
  • Typing proficiency 55 WPM

Timeline

Commercial Lines Producer/Account Manager

Zarahn Insurance Agency
02.2022 - Current

Personal Lines CSR

Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance (Trustmark)
05.2017 - 03.2021

Personal Lines CSR

Messick Insurance
04.2014 - 05.2017

Personal Lines CSR

Allstate, Thornton Insurance Agency
08.2013 - 04.2014

Personal Lines CSR

Prudential, Tim Wise Agency
03.2009 - 07.2013

Loan Originator

Hamilton Group Funding
01.2006 - 02.2010

Associate of Arts -

Pensacola Junior College

No Degree - Environmental Management

University of West Florida
Cynthia Knoch