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Savanna Anderson

WINNFIELD,LA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Capable of working as a team player or independently

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager - Senior CSR - CSR

Relation Insurance Services
04.2024 - Current
  • Orders renewal policies, verifies them against proposals, and processes them in the Agency Management System.
  • Handles endorsements including entering on company websites, follows up on endorsements not received from carriers, checks endorsements for accuracy, bills endorsements and sends to client.
  • Follows up on new business submissions with carriers not managed by Risk Placement Specialists.
  • Enters and rates policies in carrier websites and orders new policies as needed.
  • Issues standard certificates of insurance and other forms for holders (e.g. EOP, Binders, etc.).
  • Monitors payment status of direct bill policies to prevent cancellations and notifies the Account Manager if there is a risk of cancellation due to non-payment.
  • Tracked claims, updating agency management system with activity, payments, and closures to maintain accurate records.
  • Verifies audit accuracy, reviews with agency staff, bills audits, and sends audit review letter to clients.
  • Obtained motor vehicle reports and loss runs.
  • Reviewed incoming and outgoing mail to ensure timely distribution and processing.
  • Ensured client inquiries were addressed promptly
  • Fully adopts innovative technology, including proprietary AI solutions, into the service process to deliver a best-in-class client service experience
  • . Performs other projects, duties, and tasks, as assigned.

• Serves as the main point of contact for the clients, addressing inquiries, providing guidance on appropriate coverage changes and contractual requirements, and educating clients on policy exclusions and exposures

• Partners in the strategic development of insurance plans tailored to client needs.

• Acts as a field underwriter and authorized representative of the insurance carriers to assess and bind coverage as appropriate.

• Strategically manages the remarketing of renewals to ensure high account retention rates.

• Oversees the preparation of client proposals, including submissions, loss evaluations, and risk analyses, ensuring timely and accurate quotations and policies. Communicates various billing and invoicing options.

• Prepared comprehensive summaries of insurance and schedules, producing binders, certificates, policies, endorsements, and related documents to meet client requirements.

• Assists clients in submitting first reports of claims by obtaining adjusters and/or arranging a visit from a member of the claims team. Facilitates the prompt response from carriers and their staff in order to expedite claim settlements.

• Conducts thorough policy reviews during renewals and audits, verifying accuracy and ensuring necessary corrections are executed.

  • Proactively communicates significant audit discrepancies to clients and determines further action.
  • Reviews cancellation requests, determining reasons and attempting to retain client accounts while maintaining the company’s financial integrity.

• Stays informed about industry developments, new products, legislation, coverage options, and technological advancements to continuously enhance knowledge, performance, and client services.

• Recommends process improvements as needed.

• Identified and resolved complex client service issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.

• Fully adopts innovative technology, including proprietary AI solutions, into the service process to deliver a best-in-class client service experience

• Performs other projects, duties, and tasks, as assigned.

Customer Service Representative

TEJ Agency
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Reduced response times for critical requests by optimizing tracking protocols and communication channels.
  • Maintained clear communication with clients to ensure timely updates on insurance collateral status.
  • Improved client satisfaction with thorough follow-ups and timely updates on tracked assets or individuals.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for tracking accuracy, minimizing errors in data collection.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new employees, ensuring a solid understanding of tracking systems and procedures.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality work standards.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying process inefficiencies and proposing improvements to enhance tracking accuracy.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication, quick responses to inquiries, and proactive problem-solving measures.
  • Built strong client relationships, fostering trust and loyalty through consistent service delivery and support.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of increased workload or tight deadlines, maintaining a high level of accuracy in all assigned tasks.

Customer Service Representative

Tej Agency
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication, quick responses to inquiries, and proactive problem-solving measures.
  • Maintained constant clear communication with our clients, ensuring all requests, questions, and concerns are addressed accurately in a timely manner.
  • Improved client satisfaction with thorough follow-ups and timely updates on tracked assets or individuals.
  • Ensuring clients' collateral are tracking accurately and sufficient per the clients' standards and insurance compliance.
  • Reduced response times for critical incidents by optimizing tracking protocols and communication channels.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for tracking accuracy, minimizing errors in data collection.
  • Maintained detailed records of all tracked assets or individuals, allowing for easy retrieval and analysis when needed.
  • Developed customized reports for clients, presenting relevant tracking data in an easily digestible format.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality work standards.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment by sharing knowledge and mentoring junior staff members.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of increased workload or tight deadlines, maintaining a high level of accuracy in all assigned tasks.

Insurance Specialist

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
10.2019 - 02.2023
  • Outbound calling, to sell various types of insurance based on customers needs. Including life, fire, auto, property, and health insurance
  • Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies and endorsements to promote sale of insurance
  • Responsible for profitable growth of the company and contributing in achieving the sales goals
  • Assisting with life insurance and auto claims
  • Provide quality customer service
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Build relationships with customers for future prospecting
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational activities offered by State Farm
  • Normal clerical duties including filing, faxing, and scanning documents into computer files.

Account Manager

Affordable home furnishings
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Meeting monthly sales quotas
  • Exceeding company standards with collections
  • Receive inventory weekly
  • Maintain a clean sales floor including price points, price tagging, and weekly inventory
  • Handling all customer needs from merchandise service issues, bill pay, sales, and complaints
  • Assisting on deliveries and repossession
  • Filing and maintaining daily paperwork for monthly audits
  • Handling large sums of money for bank deposits
  • Opening and closing store daily
  • Advertising any specials or deals we provide to promote company
  • Provide a safe work environment by promoting safe lifting, cleaning chemical knowledge, and daily inspections of work trucks
  • Attended safety meetings in Lafayette, La every 6 weeks at our home office to continue safe work environment

Accomplishments:

  • Fast promotions based solely on performance and dedication
  • I was a member of the company’s safety committee hand picked by home office representatives
  • Helped open our newest location in Ruston, La within my first year of employment
  • My store won “ top store of the year 2018” based on sales and collections out of 33 stores.

Waitress/Cashier

Trail Boss Steakhouse
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Provided fast friendly service to all patrons
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Maintaining amazing customer service while multi tasking
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Ensuring all foods were cooked to correct temperatures before serving
  • Input of multiple orders in our POS system and closing tabs giving correct change.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Opening and closing restaurant
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers

Administrative Assistant

FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • General office administration including filing, faxing and scheduling
  • Managed records for office
  • Checked and processed client account information
  • Provided excellent customer service.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Education

Diploma -

Cabell Midland High School

Property And Casualty Licensing -

Property And Casualty Insurance Bob Brooks
03-2020

Life And Health Licensing -

EXCEL
On-line
02-2019

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Insurance Policy Sales
  • Insurance Customization
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Account Management
  • Production Goals
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team Training
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Bank Deposits
  • Continuous Education
  • Optimizing Team Performance
  • Clerical Experience
  • Customer Retention
  • Account management

Accomplishments

  • Training - Designed and executed 6 week training program for company servicing team, increasing employee productivity and product knowledge.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up
  • Rapid professional growth resulting in expedited promotions

Timeline

Account Manager - Senior CSR - CSR

Relation Insurance Services
04.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

TEJ Agency
02.2023 - 04.2024

Customer Service Representative

Tej Agency
02.2023 - 04.2024

Insurance Specialist

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
10.2019 - 02.2023

Account Manager

Affordable home furnishings
02.2018 - 09.2019

Waitress/Cashier

Trail Boss Steakhouse
12.2016 - 02.2018

Administrative Assistant

FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
03.2016 - 11.2016

Property And Casualty Licensing -

Property And Casualty Insurance Bob Brooks

Life And Health Licensing -

EXCEL

Diploma -

Cabell Midland High School