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Janice Starum

Fitchburg,WI

Summary

Hardworking Senior Underwriter effective at achieving control and profitability objectives according to company guidelines. Experienced in partnering with field producers to support marketing and sales activities. Over 18 years of experience in Specialty Commercial Lines insurance business.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Underwriter

West Bend Specialty
05.2005 - Current
  • Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.
  • Guided, mentored and coached underwriters in both technical and professional skills, instilling best practice and company standards.
  • Negotiated policy terms and coverages to bring coverage terms into alignment with company directives on policies.

Underwriter Technician

Capitol Indemnity
12.2003 - 04.2005
  • Assisted Underwriters in the processing of new business insurance quotes, policies, renewals, and endorsement changes.
  • Serviced insurance agents with their policies via telephone and email.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Support Staff/Accident & Health Department

Capitol Indemnity
02.2001 - 12.2003
  • Assist commercial insurance Underwriters with the day to day functions of quoting, rating, coding, and issuing of commercial insurance policies.
  • Oversaw the renewing and issuing of Student Group Accident and Health insurance policies.

Litigation Copy Assistant

AlphaGraphics
10.1999 - 02.2000
  • Photocopied documents for local law firms.
  • Oversaw Quality Control of projects.
  • Assisted in Bindery Department projects.

Gallery Intern

Crossman Gallery
01.1997 - 12.1998
  • Mediated between the gallery and artists.
  • Updated and maintained gallery files.
  • Assisted in the preparation of art exhibits.

Arts Administrative Intern

The Center Gallery
01.1996 - 05.1996
  • Supervised gallery staff and staff hours.
  • Contacted artists about art exhibitions.
  • Assisted with Public Relations and organization of upcoming art shows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art With A Minor in Arts Merchandising

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12.1998

Skills

  • Commercial Insurance
  • Underwriting Knowledge
  • Agent Collaboration
  • Pricing Policies
  • Commercial Property
  • Risk Analysis
  • Reviewing Renewals
  • Profitability Evaluations
  • Policy Changes
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Loss Control

Certification

  • INS 21, 22 and 23 (AICPCU IIA)
  • Institute's Introduction to Property and Liability Insurance Course (Insurance Institute of America)

Timeline

Senior Underwriter

West Bend Specialty
05.2005 - Current

Underwriter Technician

Capitol Indemnity
12.2003 - 04.2005

Support Staff/Accident & Health Department

Capitol Indemnity
02.2001 - 12.2003

Litigation Copy Assistant

AlphaGraphics
10.1999 - 02.2000

Gallery Intern

Crossman Gallery
01.1997 - 12.1998

Arts Administrative Intern

The Center Gallery
01.1996 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Art With A Minor in Arts Merchandising

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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