Linda Holliday
Longwood,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underwriting Consulting Director
CNA Insurance Companies
09.2000 - 11.2022
- Focus on commercial construction industry class of business for complex risk in premium size $100,000. to $1,000,000. + on a multi-line basis
- Performed duties in accordance with departmental and company procedures and guidelines working on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability and need for specialized endorsements/coverage.
- Determined appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis of the risk. Analysis of quality, quantity and profitability of risks based on hazards, controls and experience.
- Successfully marketed products and services through agencies and or brokerage community through in-person presentations of offering proposals to agency/broker and/or potential client or existing client.
- Developed and maintained positive and productive relationships with agency/broker personnel within assigned territory to reach profitable outcomes and goals.
- Possessed strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects to achieve goals.
- Chaired monthly meetings with unit to discuss new business opportunities and production progress in order to attain production objectives.
- Presented ideas and creative scenarios for resolving unique and challenging business problems.
- Trained and mentored less experienced underwriters through hands on underwriting training. Possess demonstrated leadership skills.
- Obtained and maintain professional designations.
Senior Field Underwriter
CGU Insurance
07.1995 - 09.2000
- 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.
- Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.
- Utilized knowledge of insurance principles, policies and procedures to make decisions on risk assessment.
- Evaluated applications to determine insurance coverage and appropriate risk classifications.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop innovative underwriting solutions.
- Met with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price, and service delivery.
- Provide training and mentoring to less experienced underwriters.
- Was the Zinger-Miller approved and assigned trainer for the Florida office.
- Was the Southeast Region Construction Champion providing training to underwriters in all SE offices on proper underwriting and selection of construction class accounts.
- Possessed strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Education
No Degree - Business
Dekalb Community College
Atlanta, GACasualty Claims Adjuster License
Northlake College
IrvingCPCU Designation
American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty
CIC Designation
Society of Certified Insurance Counselors
CRM Designation
Certified Risk Managers International
GED -
Woodruff Wilson High School
San Francisco, CA06.1968
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Training and Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
Certification
Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter - CPCU
Certified Risk Manager - CRM
Certified Insurance Counselor - CIC
International Risk Management Institute/Construction Risk Insurance Specialist - CRIS
Certified Zinger Miller Seminar Facilitator
Certified Country Club/Golf Course Underwriter
Construction Champion
Timeline
Underwriting Consulting Director
CNA Insurance Companies
09.2000 - 11.2022
Senior Field Underwriter
CGU Insurance
07.1995 - 09.2000
No Degree - Business
Dekalb Community College
Casualty Claims Adjuster License
Northlake College
CPCU Designation
American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty
CIC Designation
Society of Certified Insurance Counselors
CRM Designation
Certified Risk Managers International
GED -
Woodruff Wilson High School
Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter - CPCU
Certified Risk Manager - CRM
Certified Insurance Counselor - CIC
International Risk Management Institute/Construction Risk Insurance Specialist - CRIS
Certified Zinger Miller Seminar Facilitator
Certified Country Club/Golf Course Underwriter
Construction Champion
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