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David Michael Jolly

Fountain Hills,AZ

Summary

Senior Underwriting Assistant with 10+ years of E&S and Personal Lines insurance experience supporting high-volume underwriting teams. Proven ability to triage complex submissions, manage renewal workflows, and deliver technical underwriting support with accuracy and urgency. Recognized for strong internal collaboration, agency relationship management, and consistent adherence to service standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Underwriting Assistant

AmTrust Financial Group
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2023 - Current

· Strengthened underwriting operations by preparing new business and renewal accounts for expedited review and consistently completing high-volume UAWs with detailed exposure analysis.

· Achieved consistent service-level performance by maintaining 24–48-hour response standards, executing same-day binding upon receipt, and efficiently processing endorsements and E-Mod requests.

· Successfully managed Broker of Record (BOR) changes from initiation through completion by coordinating cross-functionally with internal teams and agency partners.

· Improved team productivity by collaborating to streamline workflows, implementing efficiency enhancements, and providing peer guidance and training support.

· Enhanced quote turnaround and pipeline visibility by proactively managing diary follow-ups and assisting underwriters with timely progression of new and renewal business.

Physical Therapy Technician

Integrated Orthopedics
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient evaluations and treatment plans.
  • Prepared and maintained treatment areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
  • Educated patients on exercise techniques and rehabilitation protocols.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to therapy staff.

Underwriting Assistant

Nationwide E&S
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2017 - 10.2021
  • Gathered and validated underwriting data from multiple internal and external sources to support risk analysis.
  • Reviewed risks within delegated authority guidelines to determine acceptability.
  • Maintained workflow efficiency while meeting service-level standards.
  • Responded to agent and underwriting inquiries promptly to facilitate timely policy processing.
  • Participated in ongoing training and department initiatives.

Senior Rater

Nationwide E&S
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2013 - 06.2017
  • Performed ISO General Liability, Property, Experience Rating, and Program Rating functions across multiple lines of business.
  • Maintained audit accuracy at or below a 4% error ratio while completing rate studies and special projects on schedule.
  • Verified forms compliance for admitted policies.
  • Assisted in training raters and assistant underwriters and contributed to training manual development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Topeka West High School
Topeka

Skills

  • Underwriting Operations Support
  • Submission Triage & Risk Evaluation
  • ISO General Liability & Property Rating
  • Renewal & Policy Lifecycle Management
  • Loss & Exposure Analysis
  • Broker & Agency Relationship Management
  • Workflow Prioritization & SLA Compliance
  • Process Improvement & Training Support
  • Microsoft Excel & Data Systems

Timeline

Senior Underwriting Assistant

AmTrust Financial Group
04.2023 - Current

Physical Therapy Technician

Integrated Orthopedics
10.2021 - 04.2023

Underwriting Assistant

Nationwide E&S
06.2017 - 10.2021

Senior Rater

Nationwide E&S
06.2013 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Topeka West High School