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Paul Bareno

Commercial Insurance Underwriting
Santa Paula,CA

Summary

Analytical Regional Executive Commercial Underwriter with over 20 years experience. Expertise in Property and Casualty and Workers Compensation. Gifted in evaluating risk and loss potential and developing information for new and renewal policies. Team-oriented with success in building relationships with brokers and sales agents to achieve business goals. Strong work ethic and emotional intelligence.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Executive Underwriter

California Insurance Group, Inc
07.2023 - Current
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by nurturing existing client accounts while actively pursuing untapped prospects within the region.
  • Worked closely with management by establishing strategic partnerships with key producers and agencies.
  • Managed efforts during company mergers or acquisitions, minimizing disruption to staff morale and productivity levels.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Enhanced team performance with regular training sessions on product knowledge and customer service excellence.

Senior Underwriter/Trainer

Farmers Insurance Company
8 2022 - 06.2023

Caregiving - Dec 2021 - Aug 2022 · 9 mos

Took time away to care for my ailing mother following the passing of my father.

Underwriting Manager

Farmers Insurance Company
11.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Underwriter

Farmers Insurance Company
03.2021 - 11.2021

Commercial Underwriter/Senior Underwriter

Farmers Insurance Company
04.2013 - 03.2021

Senior Field Workers Compensation Underwriter

Tecis Insurance Services - Sparta Insurance
02.2009 - 03.2013

Independent Insurance Agent

Arcadia Pacific Insurance Services
01.2008 - 02.2009

Property Casualty Underwriter/Wholesale Broker

International Facilities Insurance Services
01.2006 - 01.2008

Thorson Insurance Services/Program Administrator

Insurance, Petroleum Dealers
10.2005 - 01.2006

Property Casualty Underwriter

AIG Environmental - Western Risk Specialists, Inc.
08.2004 - 09.2005

Property Casualty Underwriter

AIG - National Union Fire Insurance Company
06.2003 - 08.2004

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management Information Systems

California State University
Northridge, CA

Skills

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Agency Management and Marketing

Employee Training

Regulatory Compliance and Standards

Customer Service and Relations

Communications

Leadership and Development

Timeline

Regional Executive Underwriter

California Insurance Group, Inc
07.2023 - Current

Underwriting Manager

Farmers Insurance Company
11.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Underwriter

Farmers Insurance Company
03.2021 - 11.2021

Commercial Underwriter/Senior Underwriter

Farmers Insurance Company
04.2013 - 03.2021

Senior Field Workers Compensation Underwriter

Tecis Insurance Services - Sparta Insurance
02.2009 - 03.2013

Independent Insurance Agent

Arcadia Pacific Insurance Services
01.2008 - 02.2009

Property Casualty Underwriter/Wholesale Broker

International Facilities Insurance Services
01.2006 - 01.2008

Thorson Insurance Services/Program Administrator

Insurance, Petroleum Dealers
10.2005 - 01.2006

Property Casualty Underwriter

AIG Environmental - Western Risk Specialists, Inc.
08.2004 - 09.2005

Property Casualty Underwriter

AIG - National Union Fire Insurance Company
06.2003 - 08.2004

Senior Underwriter/Trainer

Farmers Insurance Company
8 2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management Information Systems

California State University
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