JEHRI DONALDSON
Lisbon,IA
Summary
Insurance professional with extensive expertise in product development and strategic execution. Skilled in managing compliance initiatives and enhancing product offerings through in-depth analysis and customer feedback. Committed to mentoring teams and fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Lead II
Verisk
Lisbon, Iowa
03.2025 - Current
- Directed product strategy and execution for commercial inland marine, capital assets, and commercial property forms and endorsements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in product development, actuarial, legal, and government relations to streamline processes and improve project outcomes.
- Managed multistate filing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while meeting deadlines.
- Assessed usability of product enhancements by insurer customers.
- Led customer engagement efforts at panels and trade shows to promote products.
- Established team capacity through process development and knowledge sharing, enhancing team effectiveness and support for product initiatives.
- Mentored team members through drafting, review, and response processes.
- Completed Emerging Leaders training program to strengthen leadership capabilities.
Product Analyst II
United Fire Group
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Reviewed products and presented actionable recommendations to executive leadership to inform strategic decisions.
- Conducted research and developed plans for implementation of General Liability, Inland Marine, Crime & COP lines of business during GuideWire conversion.
- Performed competitor analysis and developed forms to enhance product offerings
- Review and recommendations for action based on bureau circulars, state legislative updates and internal customer needs.
- Stand-up, implementation, and training of internal customers for ISO's Mozart application.
- Completed leadership development program to enhance management skills.
Associate Commercial Lines Underwriter
United Fire Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Evaluated commercial insurance applications to assess risk and ensure adequate coverage, strengthening underwriting decisions.
- Oversaw a $10M portfolio, focusing on effective client relationship management.
- Expanded agency relationships with middle market accounts for P&C lines, enhancing collaboration and engagement.
- Identified cross-selling opportunities for additional products and services to existing customers, driving revenue growth.
Underwriting Coordinator
United Fire Group
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Coordinated underwriting submissions and documentation processes to ensure timely quoting and issuance of policies.
- Collaborated with underwriters to assess coverage options and pricing strategies, enhancing decision-making.
- Managed communication between agents, clients, and internal teams to efficiently resolve inquiries and improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated with processing team to resolve any discrepancies or issues that arose during the underwriting process.
Quality Assurance and Retirement Compliance
Transamerica
10.2013 - 05.2018
Education
Cosmetology
Capri College
Cedar Rapids, IA03-2013
Diploma -
Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2011
Desigationsn - CPCU, AU-M, AIM, AINS
The Institutes
Skills
- PRODUCT STRATEGY
- PLANNING & ROADMAP BUILDING
- AGILE PRINCIPLE
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- MENTORING & COACHING
- SKILLED PRESENTER
- COMMUNICATION
Software proficiency
- MS OFFICE SUITE
- GOOGLE SUITE
- MIND MAPS
- TABLEAU
- MOZART
- NCCI, AAIS, ISO
- POLICYCENTER BY GUIDEWIRE
References
- References available upon request
Timeline
Product Development Lead II
Verisk
03.2025 - Current
Product Analyst II
United Fire Group
10.2022 - 03.2025
Associate Commercial Lines Underwriter
United Fire Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
Underwriting Coordinator
United Fire Group
05.2018 - 09.2021
Quality Assurance and Retirement Compliance
Transamerica
10.2013 - 05.2018
Cosmetology
Capri College
Diploma -
Prairie High School
Desigationsn - CPCU, AU-M, AIM, AINS
The Institutes