DeAnna Bayley
Glatfelter Insurance Group
White Marsh,MD
10
years of professional experience
Experienced commercial underwriter with a strong record of pricing accuracy, complex risk analysis and regulatory compliance. Skilled in managing million-dollar books of business, analyzing loss trends, and strengthening agency relationships. Adept across habitation, LRO, contractors, manufacturing, restaurants, and specialty programs. Known for critical thinking skills, accountability, and strategic underwriting judgment. Experienced with financial analysis, crucial for making informed underwriting decisions. Utilizes strong analytical skills and sound judgment to evaluate and mitigate potential risks. Track record of fostering collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring effective risk management and client satisfaction.
Work History
Marine & P&C Commercial Underwriter - Brokerage
9 Months- Proven ability to strengthen relationships with existing broker partners and appoint new prospects through leading strategic sales meetings and promoting brokerage products resulting in increased submission count
- Strong analytical skills and strategic judgement to accept or decline submissions in a fast-paced brokerage.
- Self-taught in contract binding rating systems to solely and efficiently submit, quote, bind, issue, endorse and invoice all Hull & Machinery, Marine General Liability admitted paper, as well as non-admitted small commercial P&C new business, while servicing existing renewal book of 1.3M premium and over 600 accounts.
- Demonstrated creative and strategic skills to enhance workflow procedures to improve service, and streamline processes by leveraging relationships with department leaders including accounting and finance
- Proven ability to lead strategic sales meetings to promote brokerage products and increase submission count
- Collaborate with marketing team on creation of applications for marine products, flyers and product knowledge breakdowns for broker partners.
Commercial Underwriter
1 Year- Engaged in comprehensive training of products and various classes to enhance proficiencies in servicing and growing $4.5M commercial book on admitted paper across multiple classes and product offerings.
- Conduct loss ratio analysis, new business evaluation, and renewal pricing.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting strategy and industry regulations.
- Utilize advanced UW tools to support accurate risk selection and pricing.
- Strengthen agency partnerships through strategic communication and guidance.
Associate Underwriter
2 Years 2 Months- Accepted/declined new business submissions and priced renewals.
- Expert in Surplus Lines tax regulations and agency licensing coordination.
- Delivered monthly forecasting reports to VP of Program.
- Managed invoicing and accounting reconciliation via Bordereaux reporting.
- Rated, booked, and issued policies on behalf of carrier partners.
Associate Underwriter
7 Months- Underwrote and rated $3M in BOP renewals for three major agencies.
- Specialized in habitational risk analysis, inspections, and recommendations.
- Leveraged E2V rating tools to maintain competitive pricing in a hard market.
Sales Manager / Kickboxing Instructor
5 Months- Led sales strategy, marketing execution, and client engagement to studio.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth through trend analysis and lead conversion.
- Demonstrated leadership through team coordination and high-energy instruction and training.
- Expert in training methods, creating class modules, and proven influence and leadership in developing goals to improve mental clarity, physical health and overall wellness.
Senior Underwriting Associate
5 Years 1 Month- Assist with renewal prep, conditional renewals, flood zone verifications, MVRs and Auto ID card processing etc
- Conduct oral and written communication with agency partners; establish strong working rapports including business travel to various agencies over the UW, targeting new business opportunities and strengthen existing.
- Demonstrated leadership through team coordination and high-energy instruction and training.
- Obtain bind orders, process endorsements timely and accurately and perform QC on final proposals/policies prior to release; maintain file integrity for auditing purposes.
Education
- Professional Development: Property & Casualty Producer License through 8/31/28
- Marine General Liability coursework through AIMU
- P&C coursework through Kaplan
Skills
Risk Assessment & Underwriting Strategy
Renewal Pricing & Planning
Surplus Lines Compliance
Financial Forecasting & Reporting
Agency Relationship Management
Sales Leadership & Cross-Functional Product Collaboration
UW Tools: Risk Meter
Guy Carpenter/AdvantagePoint
Ecopia/PML Mapping
NCCI
E2V&CoreLogic
Nearmaps
and more
Timeline
Marine & P&C Commercial Underwriter - Brokerage
Glatfelter Insurance Group
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Harford Mutual Insurance
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Associate Underwriter
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Associate Underwriter
Westminster American Insurance Co.
03.2022 - 10.2022Read More
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10.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Senior Underwriting Associate
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Personal Information
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