TRENT GROVE
Summary
Experienced Underwriter, and insurance professional, with 6 years focused on Management Liability insurance coverage(s). Seeking a new, challenging role as a Senior Underwriter in the SE, responsible for successfully building client relationships, expanding Markel's ever-growing ML presence in the East, and writing profitable business. Conscientious and committed to adhering to standards, underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Underwriter
Markel
11.2021 - Current
- Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable underwriting appetites
- Generated $5.8M of new business premium over 1 year and 11 months
- Grew meaning relationships and new business pipelines with strategic trading partners, that were historically challenging in our region (i.e. Alliant; Willis FINEX)
- Assisted in the creation of new Alliant PE amendatory as of June 2023, resulting in numerous new business placements; Closely worked with PLL to review and update Lockton's panel endorsement as of Spring 2023
- Primary underwriter, servicing and maintaining relationships, for Willis FINEX (NY), Alliant, Gallagher (AJG), and Lockton
- Worked alongside PLL to build playbook to profitably write ESOPs, a historically tough class of business within the ML industry, providing our partners a creative solution while generating $300k of new ESOP business
CLIENT MANAGER
Trent Grove
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Direct point of contact for 90+ Lockton Clients, translating into 150+ insurance placements annually
- Managed book of business totaling $8M of gross written premium placed in market, generating $1.4M revenue for our team
- Created detailed presentations and proposals for clients, highlighting key strengths/weaknesses of policy language/endorsements, that were easily digestible for individuals without substantial insurance knowledge
- Originated and grew impactful underwriting partnerships with direct line underwriters, as well as team managers, to develop relationships that allowed for exclusive solutions not otherwise available in the general market
- Attend and lead client meetings
- Primary book of business was comprised of large private ($50M-1 bil in assets), Private Equity, and Real Estate clients
- Successfully earned (3) promotions over 3 years and 11 months working for the firm
ANALYST INTERN • LOCKTON
Lockton Companies
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Created reports for Lockton Private Equity clients engaging in M/A Activity that focused on risk factors specific to class of business, as well as recommended insurance limits based off peer companies
- Worked closely with the President of the LFS Management Liability team, including attending client meetings and calls, policy review, and building coverage comparisons for proposals
UNDERWRITING INTERN
FARMERS OF SALEM
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Studied insurance industry changes, remaining up-to-date with latest trends and protocols for Personal and Commercial Lines.
- Evaluated applications to determine insurance coverage and appropriate risk classifications for Home Owners Insurance, specifically focused in NE region (NJ, PA, NY).
Education
Bachelor of Science - RISK MANAGEMENT ANDINSURANCE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA12.2017
Skills
- Exceptional communicator
- Relationship Management
- Contract review
- Disciplined time management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Decision-Making
Timeline
Underwriter
Markel
11.2021 - Current
CLIENT MANAGER
Trent Grove
01.2018 - 10.2021
ANALYST INTERN • LOCKTON
Lockton Companies
06.2017 - 08.2017
UNDERWRITING INTERN
FARMERS OF SALEM
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - RISK MANAGEMENT ANDINSURANCE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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