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Parker Dire

Bismarck,ND

Summary

Dynamic insurance professional with a proven track record at American Family Insurance, excelling in client assessment and relationship building. Skilled in negotiating optimal coverage and rates, I consistently achieved sales targets while enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at utilizing CRM software to streamline client management and drive revenue growth through effective upselling strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Agent

American Family Insurance
04.2013 - Current
  • Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
  • Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage client relationships.
  • Monitored changes in insurance industry to stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Negotiated with insurance underwriters to obtain better coverage and improved rates for clients.
  • Identified potential risks in client businesses and recommended appropriate insurance coverage.
  • Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
  • Cross-sold insurance products to existing clients to reach sales targets.
  • Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
  • Negotiated contracts and terms of sale with potential customers.
  • Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Designed presentations and marketing materials to promote insurance products.
  • Conducted research and identified market trends to develop better strategies for sales.
  • Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
  • Analyzed risk factors to recommend appropriate coverage levels.
  • Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
  • Created sources for continuous client referrals within community and with businesses using extensive networking skills.
  • Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.

Commercial Lending Portfolio Administrator

BNC National Bank
07.2009 - 04.2013

Analyzed loan documentation for accuracy

Verified documentation accuracy and currency of loan collateral.

Made sure all loans were compliant with banking regulations

Role did require some credit analysis

Processed loan advances and loan payments

Processed wire transfers

Education

Masters Degree In Business Administration - General Business

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2009

Skills

  • Client assessment
  • Customer follow-up
  • Life insurance
  • Account management
  • Property examination
  • Quotes and sales
  • Client account management
  • Business planning
  • Upselling
  • Leads prospecting
  • Customer service
  • Marketing management
  • Client relations
  • Insurance sales strategy
  • Email marketing
  • Marketing strategies
  • Prospective client identification
  • Claims reporting systems
  • Client needs analysis
  • Policy writing
  • Revenue generation
  • Negotiation
  • Private insurance
  • Referral pipeline maintenance
  • Negotiation abilities
  • Deductible expense identification
  • Territory expansion
  • Client retention
  • Property insurance
  • Auto insurance
  • CRM software
  • Policy renewals
  • Licensed insurance agent

Accomplishments

American Star Certified Agency - achieved through compiling customer surveys with an average customer service score of 9.2 or higher


Played Division 1 golf at the University of Louisiana at Monroe - 4 year letter recipient

Timeline

Insurance Agent

American Family Insurance
04.2013 - Current

Commercial Lending Portfolio Administrator

BNC National Bank
07.2009 - 04.2013

Masters Degree In Business Administration - General Business

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Parker Dire