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Elliot Konschak
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Summary
Senior Executive with over 35 years of experience in the crop insurance industry. Specializing in innovative technology solutions, operational leadership, and strategic partnerships. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving efficiency through automation and process improvements. Analytical-driven execution to support business acumen.
Overview
36
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
QBE Insurance GroupRamsey, MN, USA
Senior Vice President, Underwriting & Standards
06.2001 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Established MPCI underwriting standards, and ensured RMA SRA compliance.
- Created and led training programs for CE and RMA accreditation; managed the National Training Director.
- Implemented document management system to convert to electronic filing.
QBE Insurance GroupRamsey, MN, USA
Chief Information Officer
06.2001 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Implemented a business continuity plan with real-time Oracle and NetApp data backup.
- Deployed web-based mapping software to streamline agent accessibility and efficiency.
- Designed and launched enhanced quoting software with instant, multi-option coverage tools.
QBE Insurance GroupRamsey, MN, USA
Chief Operating Officer
06.2001 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Managed software licensing, IT operations, and team integration during division relocation.
- Executed RMA Standard Reinsurance Agreement, and unified branding across agencies and software platforms.
Hudson Insurance CompanyOveland Park, KS, USA
Chief Information Officer - Crop
11.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Researched and implemented remote sensing and cloud-based ag technologies to improve business efficiency.
- Developed agent work management tools and MPCI Crop Policy Dashboard for streamlined operations.
- Collaborated with the BI and Analytics teams to validate data accuracy for financial reporting.
- Acted as a key liaison with software vendors for crop and livestock processing systems.
- Participated in NCIS TIPS and CIPA 508(h) committees to support industry standards and innovation.
AgriSompo North AmericaLenexa, KS, USA
Vice President - Research & Development
02.2021 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Researched agronomic and remote sensing solutions for business support and risk management.
- Evaluated technologies for operational efficiency and loss adjustment verification.
- Developed and enhanced private agricultural products, including weather insurance and surplus lines.
- Analyzed market competition and agronomic trends for product innovation.
AgriSompo North AmericaLubbock, TX, USA
Vice President - Private Products
06.2017 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw private product development and management in alignment with MPCI.
- Led crop-hail rating, filing, underwriting standards, and new product implementation.
- Conducted competitor analysis and launched the BAND private product to support MPCI premium growth.
- Managed the Private Products team and developed training and marketing materials for agents and growers.
Swiss Re Corporate SolutionsKansas City, MO, USA
US MPCI Market Leader
09.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw MGA operations, delivering MPCI under Swiss Re Corporate Solutions via Westport Insurance Corporation.
- Conducted annual MGA audits to ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Supported fund designation modelling for SRA, and contributed to the annual Plan of Operations.
- Participated in product development and rating for crop-hail and named peril insurance.
- Cross-sale initiative for Errors and Omissions Insurance for crop insurance agents.
OneBeacon Insurance GroupMinnetonka, MN, USA
President of Crop
05.2014 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Managed MGA operations, delivering MPCI under OneBeacon, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.
- Approved RMA SCORE reports, and supported National Financial Operation Review and SRA-related matters.
- Identified reporting deficiencies in RMA-required submissions by MGA, improving compliance and accuracy.
- Achieved 80% MPCI premium growth through integrated Crop-Hail and MPCI marketing strategies.
QBE Insurance GroupRamsey, MN, USA
Senior Vice President, Underwriting-Crop
04.2010 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Provided operational leadership and identified growth opportunities, supporting the expansion strategy.
- Built strategic partnerships with vendors and independent insurance agents to drive business development.
- Led process optimization initiatives, reducing the data error rate to under 1% of gross premium on MPCI.
AGFORCE Insurance ServicesFargo, ND, USA
Vice President, Field Services & Technology
08.1998 - 06.2001
Job overview
- Managed a $13M sales territory, enhanced a third-party processing system, increasing efficiency by 20%, and led the development of RMA-approved map-based acreage reporting.
- Designed and implemented quoting and loss adjustment software; delivered training and technical support to agents, adjusters, and farmers.
Dawson Hail Insurance CompanyFargo, USA
Field Services Manager
01.1993 - 08.1998
Job overview
- Reported to Vice President of Operations
- Performed underwriting, loss adjustment, agent training, and marketing functions
- Performed agent, adjuster, and farmer training which included the co-creation of materials
- Developed crop insurance industry's first handheld software for MPCI loss adjustment to be fully deployed across the entire loss adjustment staff
- 1,500% ROI, 93% reduction in errors initial year, reduced open claim to 2.1 days per DOI audit
- Introduced PowerPoint and computer projectors to the training process
Dawson Hail Insurance CompanyFargo, ND, USA
Data Entry Processor
06.1989 - 08.1990
Job overview
- Data entry of crop insurance documents for MPCI and Crop-Hail departments.
- Coordinated the MPCI and Crop-Hail claims management and assisted with compliance reviews.
- Developed first hand-held loss adjustment software for MPCI Claims.
Education
Duke University Corporate Education
Executive training course from Advanced Leadership & Strategic Management
01.2014
Concordia College of MoorheadMoorhead, MN
Bachelor of Business Administration from Accounting, Office Administration
01.1992
Skills
- Technology vision
- Data analysis
- System implementation
- Disruptive technology
- Innovation leadership
- System design
- IT governance
- Budget administration
- Financial services product design, development, training, administration, and sales training
Certification
- Property and Casualty license in 50 states
- Texas Managing Gereral Agent (MGA) license
Accomplishments
- Achieved cloud-based precision ag data ingestion by introducing Leaf.io with team of talented individuals.
- Collaborated with team members across multiple departments in the development of policy dashboards to streamline agent experience in processing software.
- Developed a risk management insurance product to enhance farmer insurance coverage with over 9,000 options in a single product. Allows full customization to individual farmer. During tenure, a 94% Combined Ratio spread over 14 states.
- Provided RMA the basis of geospatial FCI-33 High Risk Land maps and implemented the first HRL edit in processing system subsequently adopted by RMA.
- Collaborated with RMA and authored portions of the Crop Insurance Handbook including Agent of Record procedure and extended premium payment procedures for ITS (Ineligible Tracking System) eligibility.
- First in-the-field loss adjustment software for MPCI loss adjusters. Released in 1993, a 1,500% ROI was achieved, reduced errors by 93% in first year of implementation.
- First RMA-approved map-based Acreage Report
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Company CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchSoftware
Microsoft BI
Languages
English
Native language
Affiliations
- CIPA - Crop Insurance Professional Association
Interests
Music Concerts
Travel
NDSU Bison Football
References
References available upon request.
- President of a prior company
- COO of a prior company
- CEO/President of a prior company
- CEO/President of a prior company
Timeline
Chief Information Officer - Crop
Hudson Insurance Company
11.2023 - 01.2025
Vice President - Research & Development
AgriSompo North America
02.2021 - 11.2023
Vice President - Private Products
AgriSompo North America
06.2017 - 02.2021
US MPCI Market Leader
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
09.2015 - 06.2017
President of Crop
OneBeacon Insurance Group
05.2014 - 08.2015
Senior Vice President, Underwriting-Crop
QBE Insurance Group
04.2010 - 05.2014
Senior Vice President, Underwriting & Standards
QBE Insurance Group
06.2001 - 04.2010
Chief Information Officer
QBE Insurance Group
06.2001 - 04.2010
Chief Operating Officer
QBE Insurance Group
06.2001 - 04.2010
Vice President, Field Services & Technology
AGFORCE Insurance Services
08.1998 - 06.2001
Field Services Manager
Dawson Hail Insurance Company
01.1993 - 08.1998
Data Entry Processor
Dawson Hail Insurance Company
06.1989 - 08.1990
Duke University Corporate Education
Executive training course from Advanced Leadership & Strategic Management
Concordia College of Moorhead
Bachelor of Business Administration from Accounting, Office Administration
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