Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
OfficeManager
LESLIE STEVENS

LESLIE STEVENS

Folsom,CA

Summary

Qualifications:

Insurance Professional with 24 years of experience in claims, underwriting, and sales. Possesses the ability to analyze, evaluate, price, and execute on terms and conditions of the corporate strategy, goals, and guidelines.

Objective:

Utilize my insurance knowledge and territory management experience in a rewarding and challenging position for a progressive insurance company.

Skills:

  • Analyzed financial reports, loss control surveys, wildfire exposures and high value dwelling inspections to determine acceptability of risk.
  • Composed and presented “Large Account Reviews” monthly. Provided recommendations to improve financial profitability on individual accounts
  • Managed a $10 million territory of VIP Agents with large books of business and high service standards.
  • Effective presenter who has trained over 1000 Nationwide Agents across the United States.
  • Mentored associates to help them find their full career potential by setting goals and working through challenges.
  • Effective presenter who has trained over 1000 Nationwide Agents across the United States.
  • Effective presenter who has t, and execution of corporate events such as receptions, vendor booths, and large meetings.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Workers Compensation Production Underwriter

CompScience Insurance
09.2023 - Current
  • Met with customers, agents, and brokers to negotiate coverage, price, and service delivery.
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Built strong relationships with lenders, brokers and clients for constructive communications.
  • Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
  • Identified and resolved application discrepancies for accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Reviewed applications for insurance coverage and reports from loss control specialists to determine risks.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and predict future insurance needs.
  • Scrutinized underwriting performance to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Guided, mentored and coached underwriters in both technical and professional skills, instilling best practice and company standards.

Senior Underwriter II

Philadelphia Insurance Companies
01.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Agribusiness Underwriter

AmeriTrust Group, Inc
02.2020 - 08.2021

Agribusiness Underwriting Specialist

Allianz
01.2019 - 02.2020

Business Development Specialist

Nationwide Agribusiness
10.2015 - 01.2019

Commercial Agribusiness Underwriter

Nationwide Agribusiness
08.2013 - 10.2015

Senior Farm and Ranch Underwriter

Liberty Mutual
06.2012 - 08.2013

Senior Agribusiness Underwriter

Nationwide Agribusiness
01.2010 - 06.2012

Senior Agribusiness Underwriter

Capital Insurance Group
12.2009 - 01.2010

Agribusiness Account Manager

Travelers
06.2008 - 12.2009

Farm Underwriter

Allied Insurance, Nationwide
10.2001 - 01.2006

Claims Adjuster

CalFarm/ Allied Insurance
06.2000 - 09.2001
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.
  • Researched and analyzed policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims.
  • Established relationships with clients and insurance companies to foster timely claims resolution.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
  • Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management.

Education

LEAN Six Sigma -

Nationwide Academy

Emerging Leaders Program -

Nationwide Insurance
Sacramento, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Art

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
05-2000

Skills

  • Policy Renewal
  • Analyzing Data
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Business Development

Affiliations

AFIS- Agribusiness Farm InsuranceSpecialist

Timeline

Workers Compensation Production Underwriter

CompScience Insurance
09.2023 - Current

Senior Underwriter II

Philadelphia Insurance Companies
01.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Agribusiness Underwriter

AmeriTrust Group, Inc
02.2020 - 08.2021

Agribusiness Underwriting Specialist

Allianz
01.2019 - 02.2020

Business Development Specialist

Nationwide Agribusiness
10.2015 - 01.2019

Commercial Agribusiness Underwriter

Nationwide Agribusiness
08.2013 - 10.2015

Senior Farm and Ranch Underwriter

Liberty Mutual
06.2012 - 08.2013

Senior Agribusiness Underwriter

Nationwide Agribusiness
01.2010 - 06.2012

Senior Agribusiness Underwriter

Capital Insurance Group
12.2009 - 01.2010

Agribusiness Account Manager

Travelers
06.2008 - 12.2009

Farm Underwriter

Allied Insurance, Nationwide
10.2001 - 01.2006

Claims Adjuster

CalFarm/ Allied Insurance
06.2000 - 09.2001

LEAN Six Sigma -

Nationwide Academy

Emerging Leaders Program -

Nationwide Insurance

Bachelor of Arts - Art

California State University - Chico
LESLIE STEVENS