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Matthew Drange

Billings,MT

Summary

Highly-motivated insurance professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Focused and dedicated with 12 years of experience providing superior customer service and rates for all lines of insurance products. Partners with carriers and their underwriters to build long-term relationships and develop strategic plans to aid clients with coverage needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Employer Flexible
Billings, MT
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Evaluated customer needs and proposed specific benefits options.
  • Provided technical advice to internal departments regarding the interpretation of employee benefits policies and regulations.
  • Conducted meetings with employees to explain benefit options, eligibility requirements and enrollment procedures.
  • Developed communication materials such as enrollment guides about changes in company's benefit offerings.
  • Completed yearly evaluations of providers to check service options and coverage plans against competitors.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Business Insurance Sales Executive

PayneWest Insurance / MMA Northwest
Billings, MT
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Remained current on latest industry trends by gaining comprehensive knowledge of insurance products, services, and best practices.
  • Coordinated complex decision-making, overcoming objections to close new business.
  • Leveraged industry trends to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Negotiated policy terms with underwriters to secure competitive rates and coverage options.
  • Explained coverage options to both prospects and clients, answering questions or concerns.
  • Advised customers on best practices when making decisions related to their insurance plans.

Insurance Producer

Streeter Brothers Insurance
Billings, MT
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Prepared proposals and conducted closing meetings to sell insurance products.
  • Negotiated terms with carriers to secure favorable rates for customers.
  • Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services.
  • Developed appropriate quotes based on risk information.

Licensed Staff Member

Jeff Boyd State Farm
Billings, MT
11.2011 - 02.2018
  • Managed customer transactions, making requested policy changes within appropriate timelines
  • Collected and managed customer and prospect information to build accurate proposals
  • Managed and contacted incoming leads to procure new clients
  • Cross sold clients into company's life and financial products

Education

High School Diploma -

Billings West High School
Billings, MT
05-2006

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT

Skills

  • Insurance Policy Review
  • Insurance Consultation
  • Contract Review
  • Sales
  • Benefits Administration

Certification

  • Active Montana Insurance license (Property, Casualty, Life, Health)
  • Non-resident Property/Casualty license in Colorado and North Dakota
  • Working toward Certified Insurance Counselor designation (2 of 5 sections)

Timeline

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Employer Flexible
06.2023 - 01.2024

Business Insurance Sales Executive

PayneWest Insurance / MMA Northwest
05.2021 - 04.2023

Insurance Producer

Streeter Brothers Insurance
03.2018 - 04.2021

Licensed Staff Member

Jeff Boyd State Farm
11.2011 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

Billings West High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Montana State University - Billings

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Montana State University - Bozeman

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