DEVIN GAARD
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Licensed insurance professional with extensive experience in sales and risk analysis. Proven track record in managing client relationships and negotiating competitive rates, contributing to high retention and satisfaction rates. Seeking challenging opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Commercial Producer
Ihry Insurance
West Fargo, ND
05.2019 - Current
- Negotiated terms with carriers to secure competitive rates, benefiting clients.
- Managed client relationships, fostering satisfaction and enhancing retention.
- Analyzed risk factors to develop coverage plans that meet client needs.
Commercial Agent/Director
Hektner-Lybeck-Erickson Insurance
Fargo, North Dakota
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Identified growth opportunities and negotiated contracts with insurance companies to enhance product offerings for clients.
- Provided actionable feedback and innovative ideas to producers, resulting in increased new business generation.
- Analyzed sales volume, retention, and loss ratio trends to pinpoint specific improvement opportunities.
Agent
TCI Insurance Agency, Inc.
West Fargo, North Dakota
10.2004 - 01.2014
- Engaged prospective customers and business owners in their homes and businesses to understand needs and build relationships.
- Provided ideas and constructive feedback at weekly sales and training meetings to enhance team strategies.
- Negotiated production goals with business development manager to align with strategic objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Economics
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN01-2004
Skills
- Commercial Insurance
- Personal Insurance
- Life and health insurance products
- Sales leadership
- Leads development
- Retention strategy
- Salesforce knowledge
- Goal oriented
Affiliations
• Past President of Moorhead Youth Baseball Association
• Past President of Optimist Club of Fargo
• Member of Moorhead Business Association
• Past President of Optimist Club of Fargo
• Member of Moorhead Business Association
Certification
Certified Insurance Counselor
Timeline
Senior Commercial Producer
Ihry Insurance
05.2019 - Current
Commercial Agent/Director
Hektner-Lybeck-Erickson Insurance
01.2014 - 05.2019
Agent
TCI Insurance Agency, Inc.
10.2004 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Economics
Concordia College