Brandon Elkins
Vice President Underwriting at Hallmark Financial Services Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Stan P. Holt
Brandon is an engaging, energetic person who would be an asset to any organization. He brings with him transferable skills and is quite adept social to mesh into any group of people. I endorse Brandon for any position he may be attempting to secure. Best wishes, Stan Holt
JAMES ELLIOTT MOORE, II
Brandon is very personable, outgoing, and collaborates well with others. His ability to build strong relationships will yield him great success in his career.
Stan P. Holt
Brandon is an engaging, energetic person who would be an asset to any organization. He brings with him transferable skills and is quite adept social to mesh into any group of people. I endorse Brandon for any position he may be attempting to secure. Best wishes, Stan Holt
JAMES ELLIOTT MOORE, II
Brandon is very personable, outgoing, and collaborates well with others. His ability to build strong relationships will yield him great success in his career.
Stan P. Holt
Brandon is an engaging, energetic person who would be an asset to any organization. He brings with him transferable skills and is quite adept social to mesh into any group of people. I endorse Brandon for any position he may be attempting to secure. Best wishes, Stan Holt
JAMES ELLIOTT MOORE, II
Brandon is very personable, outgoing, and collaborates well with others. His ability to build strong relationships will yield him great success in his career.
Stan P. Holt
Brandon is an engaging, energetic person who would be an asset to any organization. He brings with him transferable skills and is quite adept social to mesh into any group of people. I endorse Brandon for any position he may be attempting to secure. Best wishes, Stan Holt
JAMES ELLIOTT MOORE, II
Brandon is very personable, outgoing, and collaborates well with others. His ability to build strong relationships will yield him great success in his career.
Credentials
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CRIS
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Experience
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Hallmark Financial Services Inc.
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United States
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President Underwriting
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Jun 2017 - Present
Lead the commercial underwriting department of 30+ from appetite strategy to team development and client relationships, yielding 20%+ portfolio growth in 3½ years. Portfolio Optimization • Transformed 78% small business portfolio developing class and size guidelines to driving change, growing average account size by 225% with a 60%/40% small to middle market business split. • Directed territory expansion strategy successfully launching 5 new states. • Strengthened renewal quality by analyzing/identifying/eliminating unfavorable characteristics, and standardizing appetite, reducing claim frequency and enhancing profitability. • Revamped premium audit and loss control functions through restructuring vendors, negotiating contracts, and streamlining workflows, reducing expenses and increasing efficiency while optimizing quality. Strategic Leadership • Advanced department operational structure by defining KPIs, establishing clear expectations, and redistributing team members across 30+ individuals, yielding 22% portfolio growth with one additional headcount. • Built data-driven endorsement management workflow implementing a prioritization structure, streamlining processes, and defining roles, reducing outstanding endorsements by 25% and increasing efficiency by 30% in 60 days. • Cultivate top performing, results driven team through transparent/clear communication, and ongoing training among a 50% remote team, exceeding growth targets YoY. • Drive multiple technology innovation and optimization projects as the business lead from inception to successful launch through cross-functional collaboration across development, legal, and compliance including: proprietary products, automation, and process improvement. Show less
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CNA Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Director
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Oct 2016 - May 2017
•Manages a $70M portfolio of mono line umbrella, inland marine, large property and middle market for Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana by driving strategy, coaching sales, and strengthening relationships with agency base.•Identified and now executing on regional portfolio optimization opportunities in key sub segments across 4 business units.•Leading a team of 7 underwriters ranging from senior to trainee.
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Branch Underwriting Director
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
•Manages a $58M portfolio of middle market business for Tennessee, Mississippi & Louisiana by driving strategy, coaching sales, and strengthening relationships with agency base.•Responsible for a team of 10 ranging from senior underwriters, trainee's and support staff.•Collaborates across the organization to drive a number of internal/external organizational initiatives including key account retention, internal annual review process, renewal preparation tool for accounts, and customer communication strategies. Show less
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Branch Underwriting Manager
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Oct 2013 - Aug 2015
•Drove relationships and involvement with 4 local trade organizations in addition to the $58M book of business and region listed in the Director role•Created and implemented a company-wide automobile questionnaire to improve efficiency and aid in account prioritization.•Developed and piloted a solution for onboarding new employees that was both web-based and able to identify individual training needs through identification metrics that was later launched company-wide.•Performed market analysis for the oil and gas industry in Louisiana outlining appetite and action plan. Show less
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Underwriting Specialists
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
•Underwrote a $8.5M book of business, developed broad relationships with key agency partners.•Expanded a portfolio consisting of manufacturing, construction, real estate, professional services, financial institutions, contractors’ professional liability.
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Underwriter
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2011
•Underwrote $6M book of middle market construction business focusing on rate, retention, growth and profitability.•Participated in branch committees including being the high performance safety champion and leading the “funtivity” committee.
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Underwriting Trainee
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Jun 2009 - Apr 2010
•Participated in a rotation 10-month program travelling between the field and home office to learn and develop skills and engage with senior leaders.
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Assistant Account Manager of Personal Lines
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Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
•Processed over 30 endorsements, policy renewals and quotes daily with approximately 4,000 policies 2,000 clients in total. •Coordinated daily with underwriters for 5 carriers to process endorsements and attain policy information. •Processed over 30 endorsements, policy renewals and quotes daily with approximately 4,000 policies 2,000 clients in total. •Coordinated daily with underwriters for 5 carriers to process endorsements and attain policy information.
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BJ Elkins Photo
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Southern California
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Owner/Operator
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May 2005 - Dec 2007
•Established and managed all strategic and operational business functions for a photography business; client management, accounting and organizational development. •Produced 200 sample books for customers annually to help achieve annual revenues of $15,000 and obtainment market share of 60%. •Established and managed all strategic and operational business functions for a photography business; client management, accounting and organizational development. •Produced 200 sample books for customers annually to help achieve annual revenues of $15,000 and obtainment market share of 60%.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Focus in Strategy -
2005 - 2008
University of Southern California
BA, Political Science
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