Elisabeth Aleman
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced commercial insurance leader passionate about driving execution through best practices to deliver superior results. Thrive in team environments and helping others achieve their highest potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Officer, Vice President
CNA
02.2020 - Current
- Led high performing local and regional commercial underwriting teams managing a 250M book of business and consistently delivering strong financials results and growth; 2022: 24%, 2021: 22%, 2020: 17%
- Effectively drove execution of operating routines across underwriting teams to deliver on underwriting strategies and exceed goals
- Track record of actively developing team members and recruiting good talent to build high achieving teams
- Actively engaged in local marketplace positioning CNA as a go-to in the market and developing effective relationships with key partners ( Marsh, AON, Willis, Lockton, Alliant, among others )
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, high performing office culture evidenced in low turnover and highly engaged staff
Commercial Officer, Assistant Vice President
CNA
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Delivered consistent strong financial and growth results; 2017: 10%, 2018: 10%, 2019: 16%
- Developed specific and focused territory business plans to maximize results
- Worked closely with other branch leaders who’s underwriters I managed locally to ensure a coordinated supported approach to drive results in local territories
Branch Underwriting Director
CNA
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Led local Middle Market team ; establishing effective operating routines and delivering consistent strong results
- Worked with other office leaders in the region to mentor and help them develop and establish strong sales and execution practices
- Developed team skill sets by setting the bar high in terms of expectations and helping them realize their full potential through consistent coaching
Middle Market Underwriting Manager
The Hartford
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Effectively managed profit, growth, and retention of local middle market book through disciplined underwriting and strong operating routines
- Developed and executed sales plans with local agents and broker partners holding them accountable and being professionally demanding to achieve desired results
Middle Market Underwriter
The Hartford
07.2005 - 06.2011
- New business and renewal production underwriter ; experienced in underwriting west coast and midwest territories
- Built successful business relationships to deliver strong results as an individual contributor
- Led several office initiatives to implement company wide business initiatives as well as led volunteer and team buildings activities
Education
BBA - Michael F. Price College of Business
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2005
Affiliations
- IICF Midwest Board Member
- Inroads Alumni Association Chicago Chapter Board Member
Timeline
Commercial Officer, Vice President
CNA
02.2020 - Current
Commercial Officer, Assistant Vice President
CNA
11.2016 - 02.2020
Branch Underwriting Director
CNA
07.2014 - 11.2016
Middle Market Underwriting Manager
The Hartford
06.2011 - 07.2014
Middle Market Underwriter
The Hartford
07.2005 - 06.2011
BBA - Michael F. Price College of Business
University of Oklahoma
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