Francis Whittle
Saint Robert,MO
Summary
Results-driven Insurance Professional with expertise in underwriting and broker relationship management. Proven ability to expand liability business on the West Coast, shifting product focus to meet market demands. Skilled in optimizing operational efficiency and fostering high-performing teams to support strategic initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
12.2022 - Current
- Ensured accurate inventory management by meticulously checking all vendor deliveries to prevent discrepancies.
- Streamlined daily inventory processes for outside vendors, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in stock levels.
- Implemented theft prevention strategies specifically for liquor products, safeguarding assets and reducing loss.
- Monitored compliance with safety and security protocols during vendor interactions to maintain operational integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to address and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
Vice President - E&S Casualty
Pioneer Underwriters
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Underwrote General Liability and Excess Liability for diverse accounts across the Western United States.
- Evaluated risk exposure and determined appropriate coverage levels for various clients.
- Cultivated relationships with new brokers to expand market presence within the designated territory.
- Conducted training sessions for brokers to enhance product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
- Facilitated timely processing of policy issuance and endorsements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Reviewed and updated policy documents to reflect changes in client circumstances and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with underwriting teams to assess and refine pricing strategies for competitive advantage.
- Provided expert guidance on complex insurance matters to clients and brokers throughout the underwriting process.
Vice President - General Liabilty
Navigators Management Company
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Led expansion of the West Coast liability business to include products liability and OL&T business
- Trained staff to underwrite above products
- Book grew to be 50% products and OL&T from 95% construction
- My personal book of business was 8,000,000
Vice President - E&S Liability
Colony Insurance
08.2005 - 05.2011
- Developed general liability business on The West Coast
- Cultivated relationships with surplus lines brokers to increase the book of business
- Oversaw budget development and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
- Hired underwriting and support staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Washington & Lee University
Lexington, VA05-1969
Skills
- Applying underwriting standards
- Establishing relationships with brokers
- Support management initiatives
Timeline
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
12.2022 - Current
Vice President - E&S Casualty
Pioneer Underwriters
01.2017 - 01.2020
Vice President - General Liabilty
Navigators Management Company
05.2011 - 08.2016
Vice President - E&S Liability
Colony Insurance
08.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
Washington & Lee University