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DARLENE COLE
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DARLENE COLE

Toms River,NJ

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Associate UnderwriterAccount Analyst/Underwriting Assistant/Team LeadAccount Manager/Associate Underwriter/Team LeadSenior Account Analyst

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemote
Location: Toms River, NJ, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Experienced Associate Underwriter with risk assessment, policy evaluation, and decision-making processes. Track record of effectively analytical skills and collaborative efforts to support team objectives and achieve underwriting goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Underwriter

Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance
01.2019 - Current
  • Environmental Liability Underwriting
  • New Business and Renewal Business for Middle Market and Small Business
  • Commercial General Liability, Contractors Pollution Liability, Site Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Excess Liability
  • Assist underwriters in reviewing and evaluating insurance applications, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all submitted documents.
  • Conduct research and gather relevant information to assess risks and determine appropriate coverage options.
  • Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant data to evaluate the financial stability of applicants.
  • Review expiration lists 90 days in advance to identify potentially problematic renewals and bring them to the underwriter’s attention.
  • Generate Notices of Non-Renewal or Conditional Renewal Notices as required by individual state regulations and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with agents and brokers to clarify application details and address any underwriting inquiries.
  • Assisted in maintaining underwriting files, ensuring proper documentation and record keeping.
  • Issue binders, policies and mid-term endorsements
  • Actively participate in underwriting meetings, providing insights and recommendations to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

Account Analyst/Underwriting Assistant/Team Lead

Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance (CoverX Specialty)
04.2014 - 01.2019
  • Commercial Lines Surplus & Specialty UW, Operations
  • Customer Service/Policy Processing/Assist underwriters across the country.
  • Rate for preparation of insurance quotes.
  • Process policy endorsements and cancellation/reinstatement
  • Issue binders and complete policies
  • Quality Control review for all transactions
  • Act as a team lead/direct liaison to the CSR management housed in MI
  • Support brokers/underwriters in a team environment
  • Assist department manager with interviewing/hiring/training processes of new-hires
  • Setting standards and ensuring their compliance
  • Follow up/communicate with brokers daily for pending subjectivity items

Account Manager/Associate Underwriter/Team Lead

Quaker Special Risk
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • High Net Worth Clientele Personal Lines, Operations
  • Managerial experience for wholesale insurance broker specializing in Surplus & Excess clientele:
  • Conceptualized and implemented outsourcing of data entry functions including clerical and administrative duties.
  • Created and executed the utilization of a new standardized workflow and accountability measures.
  • Rate for preparation of insurance quotes
  • Coordinate and assign daily submissions to meet deadlines
  • Attract new accounts through direct contact with current production sources
  • Support brokers/sales managers in a team environment
  • Contact clients(brokers) regarding new & renewal business

Senior Account Analyst

AIG - Private Client Group
06.2003 - 07.2012
  • High Net Worth Clientele Personal Lines, Operations
  • Processed policy endorsements, cancellations and rewrites
  • Requoted new business submissions as well as quoted options for existing policies
  • Responded to broker and underwriting inquiries
  • Acted as subject matter expert (SME) for the new hire training department
  • Collaborated with training team to improve training materials and workflows
  • Acted as subject matter expert (SME) for the technical department for systems enhancements
  • Mentored new hires and reinforced skills of seasoned employees
  • Organized and assigned daily work receipts for a team of 6

Skills

  • Underwriting standards and guidelines
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Underwriting and Agent support
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Policy administration
  • Data analyzation
  • Time management abilities

Timeline

Associate Underwriter

Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance
01.2019 - Current

Account Analyst/Underwriting Assistant/Team Lead

Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance (CoverX Specialty)
04.2014 - 01.2019

Account Manager/Associate Underwriter/Team Lead

Quaker Special Risk
07.2012 - 06.2013

Senior Account Analyst

AIG - Private Client Group
06.2003 - 07.2012
DARLENE COLE