John Geisler, CPCU

Commercial P&C underwriter driving profitable growth through deep risk analysis, sound decision making, and effective relationship management. Equipped with strong soft skills and a passion for problem-solving. Experienced in both admitted and E&S business. Intensely focused on performance, developing technical skills, and cultivating a robust network. Background includes delivering award-winning claims service, exposure to project-based work, and an insurance education featuring a marquee professional designation.

Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property (July 2023 - Present)

• First underwriter hired for MSI's E&S Commercial Habitational property product, launched September 2023
• Together with two other underwriters, built $28M GWP book of non-coastal wood-frame multifamily property
• Partnered with both wholesale and retail distributors, primarily RT Specialty brokers and Baldwin Group agents
• Recently shifted to portfolio management role, responsible for all renewals and training associate underwriters

Underwriting Specialist - Middle Market (May 2021 - July 2023)

• Wrote $3.5M new business premium in 2022, including $1M+ deals with Marsh and AON
• Managed $9M book of multi-line renewals, including manufacturing, professional services, real estate verticals
• Responsible for key broker relationships, including Marsh, AON, Lockton, and McGriff
• Office leader in marketing activity

Underwriter - National Accounts Property (January 2020 - May 2021)

• Developed technical acumen underwriting $4M book of complex accounts through difficult renewals

Underwriting Trainee (June 2019- January 2020)

Make the Difference Project (January - May 2019)

• Collaborated within global cross-functional team to develop insights for performance management
• Delivered presentation to group CEO Mario Greco and other senior leaders to report team findings.

Claims Specialist I (July 2016 - June 2019)

• Managed desk of 150 non-litigated liability claims and ~$2 million in reserves at any given time.
• Coordinated with key stakeholders, analyzed demand packages, negotiated settlements

Claims Trainee (June 2015 - June 2016)

• Young Alumni Board Member - University of Georgia, Terry College of Business (2023 - 2025)
• Board Member - CPCU Society, Atlanta Chapter (2021 - 2023)
• Zurich Bronze Award - November 2018 - Recognized for identifying and solving an operational inefficiency
• RISE Award - October 2017 - Recognized for outstanding service to group of key Zurich clients
• Eagle Scout - Spring 2011 - Boy Scouts of America