Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Intern
KASHIRA BROOKHART

KASHIRA BROOKHART

Perris,CA

Summary

Experienced insurance leader with over 20 years of expertise in driving business development, profitability, and improving customer experience. Demonstrated proficiency in working with diverse distribution models, including B2B and B2B2C. Passionate about fostering partnerships, retaining key accounts, and utilizing competitive intelligence to seize business opportunities. Consistently achieved company objectives through effective sales strategy. Adaptable under pressure and adept at navigating new situations to strengthen the organizational brand.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agency Development Manager

Capital Insurance Group (CIG)
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed a $64M property and casualty book of business, achieving year-over-year growth by effectively overseeing agent/broker relationships.
  • Collaborate with assigned underwriting team, responsible for the quality and volume of submissions, retention, and profitability.
  • Increased agency/broker revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and agent training programs.

Affiliate and Partnership Manager - WC Insuretech

Cerity Insurance/ Employers
04.2020 - 02.2023
  • Researched and developed affiliate contracts and negotiated contract terms and commissions for a start-up digital mono-line worker's compensation platform
  • Expanded distribution network through identification and onboarding of new partnership opportunities
  • Collaborated with marketing to develop strategies that drove a 21% YOY increase in growth among partners, including marketing videos, webinars, and promotions at tradeshows
  • Collaborated with Underwriting and Product Owner to transform customer feedback into actionable insights.

Field Representative | Licensed Insurance Producer

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance
11.2018 - 04.2020

Managed a $6M book of business in Southern California Territory by providing insurance services to Pharmacists, Dentists, and other targeted markets;

  • Evaluated business operations to identify property and casualty risk exposures, effectively addressing them through recommended coverage solutions for insureds.
  • Built strong relationships with insureds to promote trust and loyalty for continuous business growth.

Freelance Consultant - Inspection Reviewer

Information Service Review, Inc
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Reviewed residential property inspection reports with photos for specific underwriting requirements, hazards, and conditions to be used by insurance carriers
  • Identified and documented any damages or safety hazards, including housekeeping and maintenance issues.

Director of Sales and Marketing

Crusader Insurance/ Unico Insurance Group
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Managed the Southern California territory with Direct Written Premium of $134 million, responsible for growth, retention of premium and profitability
  • Led a team of business development field representatives , providing regular coaching and training to enhance their skills and performance.
  • Created sales tools which included website enhancements and updated brochures.

Agribusiness Regional Sales Leader

Nationwide Insurance
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Managed the Southern California territory with Direct Written Premium of $134 million, responsible for growth, retention of premium and profitability
  • Earned top honors as Western Sales Leader of the Year by developing and executing a new sales approach
  • Mentored Farm Sales Managers on best practices for successful sales techniques, resulting in increased new business.

Business Development Consultant

QBE Insurance Company
02.2007 - 05.2015
  • Revitalized stagnant sales in the territory by implementing various sales strategies, resulting in a $2M increase in premium over a span of five years. Strategies employed included cross-selling and upselling techniques.
  • Devised business plan outlining concise and actionable targets and sales goals.
  • Assisted in the implementation of Salesforce, training team members on platform utilization.

Underwriting Manager

Automobile Club of Southern California
09.2002 - 09.2006
  • Managed a team of 25 to perform risk analysis and selections for new personal lines business
  • Established audit and monitoring procedures to ensure adequate review of underwriting files
  • Proactively identified areas for process improvement within the department, implementing changes that increased efficiency across the team, reducing Department of Insurance complaints by 15%.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Education

MBA -

Canisus College
Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies

California State University - Long Beach, CA
Long Beach CA

Skills

  • CRM (Hubspot, Salesforce)
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Tableau
  • JIRA
  • Zooms/Teams/Webex

Certification

  • Department of Insurance | California
    Property, Casualty, Life & Health License #0M78460
  • The Institutes of America
    Associate in General Insurance in Personal Insurance
  • The Institutes of America
    IIA Certificate in General Insurance

Timeline

Agency Development Manager

Capital Insurance Group (CIG)
08.2023 - Current

Affiliate and Partnership Manager - WC Insuretech

Cerity Insurance/ Employers
04.2020 - 02.2023

Field Representative | Licensed Insurance Producer

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance
11.2018 - 04.2020

Freelance Consultant - Inspection Reviewer

Information Service Review, Inc
05.2018 - 01.2020

Director of Sales and Marketing

Crusader Insurance/ Unico Insurance Group
08.2017 - 07.2018

Agribusiness Regional Sales Leader

Nationwide Insurance
05.2015 - 08.2017

Business Development Consultant

QBE Insurance Company
02.2007 - 05.2015

Underwriting Manager

Automobile Club of Southern California
09.2002 - 09.2006

MBA -

Canisus College

Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies

California State University - Long Beach, CA
  • Department of Insurance | California
    Property, Casualty, Life & Health License #0M78460
  • The Institutes of America
    Associate in General Insurance in Personal Insurance
  • The Institutes of America
    IIA Certificate in General Insurance
KASHIRA BROOKHART