Ruth Dornier
Sachse
Summary
Highly skilled Underwriter with broad experience in assessing risk, analyzing financial documents and making informed decisions within the insurance industry. Demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound judgement and attention to detail. Known for ability to improve procedures and policies, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy. Showcase significant contribution to previous employers through cost reduction and improved risk assessment strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Managing Underwriter/UW Specialist/Sr. UW
AMERISURE INSURANCE
IRVING
03.2021 - Current
- Analyze commercial lines accounts to make sound decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and established controls
- Support key business strategies by driving profitable growth through experienced underwriting and strategic agency partnerships
- Negotiate pricing within company guidelines, treaties and personal authority levels
- Promote agency management through growth and development of current and new agency partners via prospecting, agency appointments and opportunities
- Collaborate with agency partners to clarify underwriting criteria, leading to faster decision making and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Utilize software for efficient processing, improving application documentation and accuracy
- Provide courteous and professional service to both internal and external partners and colleagues
- Mentor and assist in development of less experienced underwriters
Senior Underwriter
OLD REPUBLIC CONTRACTORS INSURANCE GROUP
IRVING
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Evaluate complex insurance applications, ensuring accurate risk assessment and leading to improved underwriting accuracy and profitability
- Collaborate with agency partners to develop programs to meet the needs of their clients, within company guidelines and personal authority levels
- Negotiate pricing within company guidelines, treaties and personal authority levels
- Provide courteous and professional service to both internal and external partners and colleagues
Client Representative
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES
Dallas
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Develop and maintain working relationships with clients, insurers, and local colleagues to provide timely and proactive customer service, accurate production of pre-renewals, invoices and policy documents
- Work with team to service a portfolio of National accounts on a regular basis that demand a wide range of risk management and general insurance advisory services
Program Manager
NATIONAL INSURANCE CONSULTANTS, INC.
DALLAS
02.2011 - 02.2016
- Responsible for the overall program success as pertains to training, education, insurance and bond placement activities in Texas
- High-level service/support/account management to Public Entity client by development/tracking/reporting on monthly program activity
- Market/coordinate monthly education workshops for contracting community
- Develop/maintain long-term relationships within chambers and organizations and broker community
- Manage all aspects Texas insurance and bonding clients; analyzing through comprehensive review of financial, tax, and prior work history to determine bond readiness; documenting information through agency software systems
- Oversee quarterly claim review management process for public entity client
Sr. Account Executive/Customer Svc Acct Exec
ZURICH NORTH AMERICA
DALLAS
09.2001 - 02.2010
- Performed risk, contract and policy evaluation for prospect/renewal business in the Home Builder Protective Program, for homebuilders with revenue in excess of $100M
- Support long and short-term business goals for growth and profitability through exceptional customer service and responsiveness, in support of business development and account retention.
- Developed workflow procedures for account executives and underwriting associates
- Developed tailored insurance solutions, enhancing client engagement and fostering long-term relationships through personalized service.
- Executed comprehensive risk evaluations that informed pricing strategies, leading to improved underwriting accuracy and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Managed administrative staff supporting Residential Risk operations across Zurich's North American operations
- Worked with internal departments, including claims, billing, and underwriting, to ensure customer expectations were exceeded
- Cultivated strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem solving, ensuring a positive experience throughout the policy lifecycle
Education
Bachelor - Liberal Arts – Social Science
Louisiana State University
ShreveportSkills
- Risk analysis and selection
- Account retention and generation
- Problem solving and negotiation
- Sales and marketing outreach
- Public speaking and training
Timeline
Agency Managing Underwriter/UW Specialist/Sr. UW
AMERISURE INSURANCE
03.2021 - Current
Senior Underwriter
OLD REPUBLIC CONTRACTORS INSURANCE GROUP
01.2017 - 01.2021
Client Representative
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES
01.2016 - 01.2017
Program Manager
NATIONAL INSURANCE CONSULTANTS, INC.
02.2011 - 02.2016
Sr. Account Executive/Customer Svc Acct Exec
ZURICH NORTH AMERICA
09.2001 - 02.2010
Bachelor - Liberal Arts – Social Science
Louisiana State University
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