Rachel Simmons
Auburn,Kentucky
Summary
Hardworking professional with a background which includes cultivating productive relationships that drive growth. Familiar with pursuing necessary supporting information in order to make competent underwriting decisions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Lines Territory Lead Underwriter III
Frankenmuth Insurance
02.2022 - Current
- Supported agents with subject matter expertise in risk evaluations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, agents, and colleagues.
- Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
- Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
- Utilized knowledge of insurance principles, policies and procedures to make decisions on risk assessment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Product Development Analyst Specialist
Auto-Owners Insurance
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Studied insurance industry changes, remaining up-to-date with latest trends and protocols.
Personal Lines Underwriter
Auto-Owners Insurance
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Utilized knowledge of insurance principles, policies and procedures to make decisions on risk assessment.
- Applied knowledge of standard criteria to approve or reject applications.
- Supported agents with subject matter expertise in risk evaluations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and agents.
Personal Lines Underwriting Intern
Auto-Owners Insurance
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Utilized knowledge of insurance principles, policies and procedures to make decisions on risk assessment.
- Evaluated applications to determine insurance coverage and appropriate risk classifications.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop innovative underwriting solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
12.2016
Skills
- Product Management
- Market Research
- Strong Negotiation Tactics
- Effective Communication
- Result Focused Goals
- Analyzing Data
Designations
- Associate in Insurance - AINS
- Associate in Personal Insurance - API
Timeline
Personal Lines Territory Lead Underwriter III - Frankenmuth Insurance
02.2022 - Current
Product Development Analyst Specialist - Auto-Owners Insurance
02.2019 - 02.2022
Personal Lines Underwriter - Auto-Owners Insurance
12.2016 - 02.2019
Personal Lines Underwriting Intern - Auto-Owners Insurance
05.2016 - 12.2016
Campbellsville University - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
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