
Seasoned insurance professional with 25 years of progressive experience in personal lines underwriting. Proven track record of driving profitable growth, mentoring underwriters, and aligning underwriting strategy with corporate goals. Adept at risk assessment, portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration. Currently seeking to leverage deep industry expertise and leadership skills as an Underwriting Manager at Utica National.
-Efficiently and effectively manage Agency Plant to ensure growth and profitability.
-Review and analyze risks to determine eligibility.
-Train and mentor new Underwriting Hires.
- Manage daily workflow to ensure time frames and compliance are met.
-Collaborate with Product and Sales Teams to deliver results and provide constructive feedback.
-Conduct agency visits to strengthen relationships
- Underwrote Personal Lines accounts with a focus on risk selection and pricing accuracy.
- Partnered with field reps to strengthen agency relationships and drive new business.
- Participated in regional training initiatives and process audits.
-Helped Lead underwriting team for high-volume personal lines accounts, consistently exceeding performance benchmarks.
- Trained and supervised junior staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
- Played a key role in system transitions and policy modernization efforts.
- Strategic risk assessment
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Portfolio profitability optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Workflow and process improvement
- Training and development