Ethan Beckerink
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented insurance professional with 5 years of expertise in personal lines underwriting and agency sales. Adept at evaluating complex risks, making sound underwriting decisions, and managing a profitable book of business across auto, home, and other personal lines products. Skilled in developing strong agent relationships to support growth while maintaining underwriting discipline. Proved excellent technical and software skills to streamline underwriting and agency sales processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Insurance Agent
Bob White Insurance Agency LLC
11.2024 - Current
- Processed and issued over 15 client applications and claims a week in an efficient manner.
- Developed knowledge and adapted to an ever changing insurance marketplace.
- Conduct comprehensive insurance needs assessments for clients, ensuring tailored coverage solutions.
- Educate clients on policy options and coverage specifics, enhancing understanding and decision-making.
- Implemented effective risk mitigation strategies, reducing exposure to potential losses while maintaining a balanced portfolio.
Personal Lines Account Manager
Aebly and Associates Inc.
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborate with underwriting team to evaluate risk factors and determine policy eligibility.
- Process new applications and renewals efficiently, maintaining accurate data entry in company systems.
- Established trust with clients through transparent communication regarding policy costs, coverages, exclusions, limitations, endorsements or riders available upon request.
- Enhanced agency reputation through consistent provision of accurate, timely, and knowledgeable advice on insurance policies and regulations.
- Provided guidance to other associates with the sale of new insurance policies
Personal Lines Underwriter
New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company
12.2020 - 07.2023
- Evaluated personal insurance applications to determine risk and coverage eligibility.
- Collaborated with agents to clarify underwriting guidelines and enhance application accuracy.
- Analyzed claims history and financial data to assess policyholder risk profiles.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with agents, including work travel to specific company territories to facilitate a quick resolution of issues
- Supported agents with subject matter expertise in risk evaluations.
- Helped create a new auto rating program with collaboration from other departments
Customer Service Supervisor
Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Led a team of customer service representatives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and company policies, improving overall team performance.
- Implemented strategies to resolve customer complaints, reducing response time and increasing satisfaction rates.
- Monitored key performance indicators to assess team productivity and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY12-2020
Skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Quotes and Sales
- Risk Evaluation
- Underwriting Guidelines
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Products
- Multitasking and Organization
- Team Building and Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Marketplace Understanding
- Agent Relations
- Revenue Growth
Certification
Licensed New York State Property and Casualty Agent
Timeline
Licensed Insurance Agent
Bob White Insurance Agency LLC
11.2024 - Current
Personal Lines Account Manager
Aebly and Associates Inc.
07.2023 - 11.2024
Personal Lines Underwriter
New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company
12.2020 - 07.2023
Customer Service Supervisor
Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
05.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
SUNY At Buffalo