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Michael B. Hisle

Michael B. Hisle

Portland,OR

Summary

Driven Licenses Insurance Agent with expertise in promoting insurance options, determining clients' needs and detecting potential clients. In-depth knowledge of claims processing, database management and correspondence. Outstanding analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills. Dedicated to expediently resolving insurance issues and exceeding client expectations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Insurance Agent

Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
  • Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate health insurance product recommendations.
  • Made outbound call and answered inbound calls from existing and future policyholders to answer inquiries and discuss insurance options.
  • Explained features, disadvantages and advantages of small group health plans to promote insurance sales.
  • Used Salesforce and Outlook to maintain new and existing accounts.

Property and Casualty Insurance Agent

National General Insurance Company
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
  • Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
  • Sold auto, home, life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity within nationwide using consultative selling techniques.
  • Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.

Outbound Sales Call Center Agent

Securus Contact Systems
06.2019 - 02.2021
  • Conducted 300 outbound phone cold calls daily to reach potential clients and market answering service products and services.
  • Identified customers from previously untapped market sectors with innovative call strategy.
  • Overcame objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
  • Explained product prices and packages as well as answered questions and addressed concerns of customers.

Independent Insurance Agent

Certainty Financial
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Sold life, annuities and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within the Portland, OR area using consultative selling techniques.
  • Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
  • Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.

Retention Specialist Insurance Agent

Velapoint Personal Insurance
10.2016 - 09.2018
  • Utilized knowledge of customer experience to create specialized plans for customer retention.
  • Utilized advanced skills in solving problems and making accurate decisions to implement strategies that brought about immediate results.
  • Made 50 sales calls weekly to existing and new customers for business growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management And Economic

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
05.1981

Skills

  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Underwriter Collaboration
  • Insurance Program Analysis
  • Policy Feature Explanations

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Policy enrollment
  • Won many awards for sales goal acheviments.

Certification

  • Licensed Insurance Agent - All Lines - From 2014
  • Commercial Driver's License 2006-2013
  • Telecommunication Certificate 2000

Reading

I read mainly non-fiction. My favorite authors are Joel S. Goldsmith and Neal Donald Walsch.

Timeline

Health Insurance Agent

Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current

Property and Casualty Insurance Agent

National General Insurance Company
02.2021 - 09.2021

Outbound Sales Call Center Agent

Securus Contact Systems
06.2019 - 02.2021

Independent Insurance Agent

Certainty Financial
09.2018 - 06.2019

Retention Specialist Insurance Agent

Velapoint Personal Insurance
10.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Management And Economic

Rockhurst University
Michael B. Hisle