Kate Sheehan
Wantagh,New York
Summary
Highly motivated & experienced senior underwriter offering broad-based years of underwriting mainly professional liability -with a specialty in Insurance Agents & Brokers, Real Estate Agents & Brokers, Property Managers, Franchisors Liability. Seeking a position either in underwriting fully utilizing my diverse background and ability to underwrite & master multiple lines of insurance while using my outstanding sales, underwriting and customer service skills. Experienced in marketing to obtain new business opportunities while underwriting profitable business. Analytical with a solid record of working in a team environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Underwriter
Nexus Specialty Inc.
12.2022 - Current
- Participated in industry conferences and seminars to stay informed about the latest trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in underwriting.
- Mentored junior underwriters, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
- Streamlined underwriting processes for increased efficiency and faster turnaround times.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Assistant Vice President
WKFC Underwriting Managers - now Cor Risk Solutions
01.2008 - 10.2021
- Underwrite and grow a book of business new and renewal
- Nurture existing broker relationships while identifying and growing new relationships by providing superior underwriting service, having a positive attitude and building relationships through marketing efforts
- Approve and issue business using our Lloyds pen for non-admitted business including Insurance Agents E&O – both primary & excess
- For the last 2 years have worked primarily utilizing our pen with AIG writing mainly admitted business- underwriting MPL, Cyber Liability & Technology E&O on their SRP Policy (Specialty Risk Protector)
- Having worked with primarily wholesale brokers in the past, but with our AIG pen I now also work with retail brokers through the AIG pen
- During my current tenure at Cor Risk Solutions my responsibilities included but were not limited to underwriting, sales, marketing and actively pursuing new business while also working on our renewal book
- I would market on a monthly basis to local broker to solicit new business, and have marketed to many major cities to support our new business goals
- I support an overall book of business, which this year will exceed $38,000,000
Senior Underwriter
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Some of my direct responsibilities included: growing the book of business by interacting with brokers and agencies on Long Island (my territory) to demonstrate the superior Chubb policy forms
- I would average over 20 visits per month to my clients
- During many of my visits, I would actively assist in obtaining bind orders by fielding questions either via conference call or in person insured visits to compare the Chubb forms to other competing programs
- I helped grow a book that was in excess of $15,000,000 in premium
Senior Underwriter
Hartford Financial Products
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Responsible for underwriting and maintaining a renewal book of business along with a new business budget
- I focused on Miscellaneous Professional Liability and worked with brokers nationwide
- I traveled about once a quarter to visit with key brokers to solicit new business as well as strategize upcoming renewals
- I helped support a book that was approximately $25,000,000
- I developed many key relationships with brokers during this time and was a source of knowledge about the MPL department and its capabilities
Education
Licensed Insurance Broker -
Insurance Training Institute
Deer Park, NY01.2012
Bachelor of Science -
Saint John's University
01.1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Outstanding Communication Skills
- Results oriented
- Outstanding customer service and relations
- Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities
Timeline
Senior Underwriter
Nexus Specialty Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President
WKFC Underwriting Managers - now Cor Risk Solutions
01.2008 - 10.2021
Senior Underwriter
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
01.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Underwriter
Hartford Financial Products
01.2001 - 01.2004
Licensed Insurance Broker -
Insurance Training Institute
Bachelor of Science -
Saint John's University
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