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MAGGIE MAE KORES

Canton,CT

Summary

Ambitious and enthusiastic insurance professional looking to fine tune my already strong underwriting skills; seeking a position that provides the opportunity for increased knowledge and proficiency in various product lines. Take pride in my work, maintain a positive attitude and solid work ethic!

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Underwriting Manager

Core Specialty (previously Argo Group US)
06.2022 - Current

MPL, Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Developers, A&E and Contractors E&O


  • Core: responsible for Argo book roll on MPL, RE and RED lines
  • Argo: Responsible for reorganizing territory at hand after a major staffing turnover and rogue underwriting. Implementing program management standards to better price and manage overall business.
  • Rebuilding relationships with external customers
  • Manages assigned portfolio to achieve gross written premium, profitability, rate, retention, product mix and portfolio management goals.
  • Demonstrates negotiation and professional influencing capabilities.
  • Adapts to new situations quickly and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to handle a high-volume workload and maintain 24-hour turnaround time.

Senior Underwriting Specialists

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2022

Lawyers Professional Liability / Program Manager

  • Program leader for large book of LPL business with MGA
  • Identifies sources of information and resources to understand and stay informed on trends and practices within and outside of the industry.
  • Develops and strengthens agency relationships and core sales capabilities through application of learned sales techniques while developing an understanding of proper portfolio management.
  • Knows and applies underwriting concepts using risk selection, exposure and hazard identification and control, coverage implications and loss analysis.
  • Demonstrates understanding of exposures and risk and begins to correlate to our appetite to make sound underwriting decisions.
  • Independently handles complex new business accounts within defined authority levels.
  • Maintain above average rate and retention numbers

Senior Underwriter/Territory Manager

U.S. Risk Insurance Group, Inc.
04.2017 - 02.2019

Lawyers Professional Liability Underwriter / Territory Manager

  • Miscellaneous, A&E, Insurance Agents Professional Liability Underwriter and Territory Manager
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly production numbers for partners
  • Review risks to determine acceptability for quoting/binding within Slip and established UW guidelines
  • Cultivating and maintaining relationships with carriers, brokers, internal and external customers
  • Designing, implementing and facilitating an effective local and national marketing strategy
  • Provide superior customer service with exceptional response time
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude and approach
  • Ability to handle a high-volume workload and maintain 24-hour turnaround time.

Senior Underwriter

Business Risk Partners
12.2015 - 04.2017

Miscellaneous Professional Liability underwriter with Underwriting Authority via Underwriters at Lloyds

  • Focus on Real Estate Agents and Brokers Professional Liability
  • Manage heavy flow of new business and renewal submissions for assigned territory
  • Review risks to determine acceptability for quoting/binding within Slip and established UW guidelines
  • Work with partners on manuscript endorsements and policy form enhancements
  • Cultivating and grooming relationships with carriers, brokers, internal and external customers
  • Provide superior customer service with exceptional response time
  • Mentor new and junior underwriters, providing technical and career direction

Senior Underwriter

Target Professional Programs a division of CRC Insurance Services
10.2006 - 12.2015

MPL, Staffing Firms, Home Inspectors, Tax Preparers, Lawyers team lead

  • Manage heavy flow of new business and renewal submissions, review to determine acceptability for quoting/binding within Letter of Authority and established UW guidelines
  • Strictly adhere to company UW guidelines producing superior audit results
  • Successful implementation of critical program enhancements, resulting in an increase in policy retention and new policies bound
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, brokers, internal and external customers in support of the above products
  • Analyze sales volume, retention and loss ratio trends to identify areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with Marketing staff to produce high-quality materials contributing to overall growth
  • Interview, train and evaluate new employees, providing coaching and consultation

Education

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Skills

  • Team player
  • Highly organized
  • Adaptability
  • Quick turnaround time
  • Self motivated
  • Positive outlook

Timeline

Underwriting Manager

Core Specialty (previously Argo Group US)
06.2022 - Current

Senior Underwriting Specialists

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2022

Senior Underwriter/Territory Manager

U.S. Risk Insurance Group, Inc.
04.2017 - 02.2019

Senior Underwriter

Business Risk Partners
12.2015 - 04.2017

Senior Underwriter

Target Professional Programs a division of CRC Insurance Services
10.2006 - 12.2015

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)