Hi, I’m
KAYLA ABCEDE
Westfield,NJ
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Summary
Experienced with evaluating insurance applications and determining coverage eligibility. Utilizes analytical skills to assess risk and set appropriate premiums. Knowledge of policy management and regulatory compliance, ensuring thorough and accurate underwriting decisions. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Chubb InsuranceWhitehouse Station, NJ
Portfolio Underwriter
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluate and analyze risks, determine acceptability based on underwriting appetite
- Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and claims, to ensure a comprehensive approach to risk management
- Manage a business portfolio across the Southeast region in collaboration with a team of underwriters
- Understand published guidelines and communicate to agents the benefits of client retention and acquiring new clients
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance CompaniesWilkes-Barre, PA
Commercial Underwriter Intern
11.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Updated monthly and quarterly efficiency production and submissions reports for middle-market commercial underwriting department
- Suppported to establish treaty reinsurance ratings for large TIV properties
- Provided support to a large nationwide franchise businessowners' program
- Received exposure underwriting rate plans and philosophies for businessowners' and professional liability
ComServe SystemsMoosic, PA
Marketing and Sales Intern
05.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Assisted in the development of key training materials for new hires
- Participated in new hire training classes to obtain product knowledge for the core products for client
- Assisted in the hands-on computer training for new hire classes
- Conducted SAP/ Focus training classes for new hires by working hand-in-hand with the training department
Red MangoClark, NJ
Staff Member
01.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Trained and orient new trainees to on-the-job tasks
- Managed the company's Instagram social media account for marketing purposes
- Communicated with and serve guests and accurately handle monetary transactions
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Visual Basic for Applications (Excel VBA)
- RapidMiner Studio
- Python
- Risk assessment
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Client relations
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Portfolio Underwriter
Chubb Insurance
06.2022 - Current
Commercial Underwriter Intern
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
11.2021 - 03.2022
Marketing and Sales Intern
ComServe Systems
05.2021 - 08.2021
Staff Member
Red Mango
01.2019 - 03.2020
The University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science from Business Analytics, Economics
Education
The University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science from Business Analytics, Economics
05.2022
University Overview
- Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Economics Honor Society), Secretary
- Omega Beta Sigma (The Women's Business Honor Society)
- Operations & Analytics Club, Secretary