Tess Barterian
Summary
Personality hire? Maybe. Underwriting acumen to be a productive and contributing team player right away? Absolutely. The professional philosophy that has always served me well is this: Guidelines and best practices can be taught. Your skills, attitude and work ethic is what defines you and your success. I have 6 years experience in commerical insurance as an account manager and underwriter. I have handled complex multiline accounts and small one man shows and all of them deserve coverage that fits them best and I would like the opportunity to deliver that to them.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underwriter
Atain Insurance
Farmington Hills, Mi
08.2022 - Current
- Analyze business models and past fiscal performance to apply appropriate safeguards in Insured's policies
- Determine level of acceptable risk by reviewing applications for coverage and loss control reports.
- Monitor underwriting teams performance and provided mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals
- Conduct comprehensive analysis and evaluated risk to control underwriting loss.
- Comunitcate with field inspectors, gathering information to base and defend underwriting decisions.
Commercial Lines Account Manager
InPro Insurance Group
Troy, MI
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Conducted renewal review and endorsement changes of client policies
- Created and implemented plan of retention of current accounts, plans of rounding out accounts, and conducted service-based sales
- Reconciled discrepancies analyzed transactional data and submitted retroactive changes to insurance carriers
- Marketed and secured quotes for renewal policies, prepared proposals to present to insureds
- Created and maintained positive and productive relationships with both clients and carriers to assure coverage was complete and in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Trained and efficient in Applied EPIC
Pricing Underwriter
Credibly
Southfield, MI
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Evaluated debt ratio, loan-to-value ratios, credit scores, property valuations and other factors in making underwriting decisions
- Maintained positive relationship with Sales team to develop and maintain strong book business
- Analyzed bank statements, property titles and credit reports to better understand the client's financial and health status
- Assessed large financial institutions whereby they guarantee payment in case of loss and analyze the financial risk
Teacher
Yuma School District #1
Yuma, AZ
08.2007 - 06.2016
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards and increase student success
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Collaborated with staff members and parents to address questions, discuss student progress, and create learning targets
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification, positive reinforcement strategies, and differentiated instruction
- Incorporated innovative and engaging activities to achieve student participation, hands-on learning, and progress in content areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Child Development
Northern Arizona University
Skills
- Developing policies
- Caseload Management
- Quoting and pricing policies
- Risk Mitigation
- Renewing policies
- Client Relationship Building
Certification
- Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent
- Certified Insurance Service Representative CISR Designation
Timeline
Underwriter
Atain Insurance
08.2022 - Current
Commercial Lines Account Manager
InPro Insurance Group
10.2018 - 07.2022
Pricing Underwriter
Credibly
08.2016 - 10.2018
Teacher
Yuma School District #1
08.2007 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Child Development
Northern Arizona University
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