Howland Katsnelson
Euless,TX
Summary
Pursue a career in Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance space while specializing in Worker Compensation Underwriting where skills can be utilized, abilities and vast experience to contribute to the company’s growth and success, as well as my own.
Experienced insurance professional equipped to excel in underwriting support roles. Strong analytical skills, adept at risk assessment, and proficient in policy management. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Trusted for reliability and precision in high-pressure environments.
Underwriting professional with keen eye for detail and strong foundation in risk assessment. Proven ability to support underwriting process through meticulous evaluation of applications and adherence to regulatory standards. Known for effective collaboration and adapting to dynamic team needs, ensuring seamless operations and successful outcomes.
Experienced with evaluating insurance applications to determine risk levels and eligibility. Utilizes analytical skills to interpret data and make informed underwriting decisions. Knowledge of maintaining detailed records and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Underwriter/Associate broker
Burns & Wilcox
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2017
Assistant Underwriter/Associate Broker
Bass Underwriters
Encino, CA
01.2016
Senior Underwriter
Ascot Group
Dallas, TX
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Responsible for underwriting Worker’s Compensation new and renewal business while maintaining current and building new relationships. Also, as a party of this position, I am responsible for guiding third-party administrators through the intricacies of underwriting new business, reviewing endorsements, policy changes, as well as assisting less experienced underwriters.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Generated cross selling opportunities.
- 700k new business for February 2025.
Senior Underwriter
Employers
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsible for underwriting Middle Market Worker’s Compensation business within designated authority level following guidelines to ensure profitable production and retention of assigned book of business as well as company profitability. Acted in Director's of Underwriting capacity on multiple occasions while she was away on business trips, an illness, and/or a vacation.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Training supervisor for Next Gen underwriting segment territory systems.
- Core team lead for western territory engagement group.
- 5 million in new business premium for 2023.
- Selected member of the organization's class appetite committee/hazard groups.
Business Development Underwriter
ICW Group
Woodland hills, CA
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible for handling high volume, high touch, high flow underwriting using Instant quote small business programs. Evaluate complex business for risk acceptability; matching price to exposure, loss frequency and severity for profitability, and rating plans/modifications for renewal retention. Drive and manage a profitable and growing book of business by establishing collaborative relationships with agencies/producers to understand the external marketplace and underwrite with established performance standards. Utilize underwriting authority to effectively price a company's products. Deliver superior customer service through collaborative relationships.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Recipient of the Virtual Participation MVP- BDU Home Office Training.
- Achieved 6 month Bound Premium Attainment goal at 102.11%.
- Average premium size attainment of 135.32% within the 6-month period.
Small Commercial Underwriter
California State Workers Compensation Insurance Fund
Monterey Park, CA
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the evaluation, selection, acceptance, rejection, pricing, and servicing of commercial insurance policies within accepted company procedures and guidelines. Maintains effective agency and direct relationships and contributes to profitability within assigned territories.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Contributing member of the Experience by Design Challenge Team.
- Successfully completed the Underwriting Training Program.
- Selected to represent the Premier Broker Concierge Line.
- Volunteer for the Department Engagement Committee.
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate
West Hollywood, CA
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Responsible for helping the customer identify specific products and solutions. Soliciting and negotiating new business policies. Review renewal business and conduct appropriate follow-up based on degree of change. Cross-sell/up-sell products to existing customers. Monitor claims activity and core competencies. Meet team performance metrics and goals.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Sell policies that protect individuals and businesses from financial loss resulting from automobile accidents, fire, and theft.
- Advise clients on retirement planning, estate planning, and setting up pension plans for businesses.
- Match insurance policies for clients with the companies with the companies that offer the best rates and coverage for property and casualty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Financial Planning
University of Redlands
01-2015
Property/Casualty CA License - Life, Accident and Health CA License
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Excellent oral/Written skills
- GIS analysis/Logistics
- Microsoft Office/Accounting
- Cost benefit analysis
- Organizational/Time Management
- Project Management/Forecasting
- Negotiations / Sales
- Customer Relations
- Underwriting guidelines
- Relationship building
- Clerical assistance
- Policy renewal
- Analyzing data
- Data collection
- Documentation
- Microsoft office
- Data organization
- Quality control
Accomplishments
- Trained 10-20 underwriting interns and trainees.
Certification
Professional Certifications: WCCA, WCIRB Comp Essentials
Timeline
Senior Underwriter
Ascot Group
05.2024 - 05.2026
Senior Underwriter
Employers
02.2022 - 05.2024
Business Development Underwriter
ICW Group
06.2020 - 02.2022
Small Commercial Underwriter
California State Workers Compensation Insurance Fund
07.2018 - 06.2020
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate
01.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant Underwriter/Associate broker
Burns & Wilcox
01.2017
Assistant Underwriter/Associate Broker
Bass Underwriters
01.2016
Property/Casualty CA License - Life, Accident and Health CA License
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Financial Planning
University of Redlands