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Evan Peabody

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Results-driven and customer-focused sales agent with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets in the insurance industry. Recognized for exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, I excel in building trust with clients and addressing their unique needs.

As I seek to embark on a new professional journey, I am enthusiastic about applying my sales expertise, adaptability, and customer service skills to a dynamic and challenging environment outside of the insurance sector.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Retention Specialist Lead

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
San Diego, CA, CA
04.2023 - Current

Leading team of 12 sales agents in retaining prior policy holders with cancelled policies and solving issues to reinstate auto insurance with company. Maintaining in top quartile in closure for company while assisting team members in meeting monthly metrics and coaching.

  • Weekly coaching based off agent's individual results to drive monthly metrics and achieve agent's goals.
  • sending daily call stats for metrics such as quality, closure, CSAT, AHT and surveys.
  • Taking High-Volume sales Calls, Deescalating distraught policy holders, addressing problem with solution based approach and reinstating insurance policy.
  • Using different CRM's such as salesforce and Zendesk to improve customer experience and call efficiency.

Licensed Insurance Underwriter

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - 04.2023

Primarily responsible for assessing risk of new business polices and addressing any concerns that may conflict with company and state guidelines.

  • Analyzing information on new business auto applications and reviewing accuracy with policy holder.
  • Using multiple Underwriting software to confirm applicants address,vehicle information, driving record/license information, ect.
  • Reviewing documents returned by policy holder to meet company underwriting guidelines.
  • Approving/denying insurance policies based off assessment of information requested from policy holder.

Insurance Sales Agent

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 06.2022

Consistently achieved or exceeded monthly sales targets, resulting in recognition as a top-performing sales agent. Continuously remained in top 15% for closure country wide.

  • Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand clients' insurance requirements, needs and objective to effectively sell to.
  • 95% excellent customer satisfaction return rate resulting in high retention levels for existing business of new business sold.
  • Effectively upselling coverages and alternative services based off customer needs to create a better customer experience and drive profitability of policies sold.
  • Utilized effective communication and negotiation skills to address stalls and objections related to coverage, pricing, and policy terms.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mar Vista Senior High School
Imperial Beach, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Sales Proficiency: full understanding of Sales process and how to effectively sell to need of customer
  • Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills relating to stalls and objections, tayloring my approach to customer need and moving conversation to a close
  • CRM Software: Proficient in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for lead management and customer interactions
  • Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with underwriters, support staff, and other team members for seamless customer service and efficient operations

Timeline

Retention Specialist Lead

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
04.2023 - Current

Licensed Insurance Underwriter

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
06.2022 - 04.2023

Insurance Sales Agent

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
01.2018 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Mar Vista Senior High School
Evan Peabody