John D. Bell, CPCU, CIC, TRIP
Territory Director at Acuity Insurance- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Transportation Risk and Insurance Professional
International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI)Jan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
The InstitutesSep, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC)
The National Alliance for Insurance Education and ResearchJan, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
CPCU in Good Standing
The InstitutesSep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Acuity Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Territory Director
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Jun 2017 - Present
Manage the profitability and production of over 175 agencies within the Kentucky/Ohio territory representing Acuity. Promote and ensure that agents understand Acuity’s commercial and personal lines products, programs, and services better than any other carrier; and, to understand present market conditions and competitiveness of other carriers and agencies within this region. DOI approved Continuing Education instructor of Commercial Lines, Personal Lines and Ethics classes. Actively… Show more Manage the profitability and production of over 175 agencies within the Kentucky/Ohio territory representing Acuity. Promote and ensure that agents understand Acuity’s commercial and personal lines products, programs, and services better than any other carrier; and, to understand present market conditions and competitiveness of other carriers and agencies within this region. DOI approved Continuing Education instructor of Commercial Lines, Personal Lines and Ethics classes. Actively involved in face-to-face opportunities with policyholders or prospects. Also attend and represent Acuity at state and business segment conventions/conferences
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Commercial Field Underwriter
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2017
Solicit and underwrite new business for Acuity’s top agencies in Kentucky. Review and approve rating of agent generated quotes. Review submitted applications, set up for rating and send formal quotes to agents. Stay well-informed of all company underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines to facilitate appropriate risk selection and pricing. Gather information and report on events affecting the industry within Kentucky territory.
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VP of Underwriting
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Nov 2009 - Jun 2013
Accountable for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a personal lines book of business. Hire, train and foster underwriting and customer service staff. Build agency relationships and educate agents on policy forms and coverages. Created and edited underwriting guidelines and policy forms for personal and commercial products. Managed conversion of policies from AS400 to web-based rating system Accountable for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a personal lines book of business. Hire, train and foster underwriting and customer service staff. Build agency relationships and educate agents on policy forms and coverages. Created and edited underwriting guidelines and policy forms for personal and commercial products. Managed conversion of policies from AS400 to web-based rating system
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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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Underwriting Specialist
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2009
Negotiated renewals and new business resulting in exceeding new business goals. Targeted and developed association based clients. Routinely utilized predictive modeling to emphasize profitability and growth. Determined appropriate pricing, lining and procurement of reinsurance as needed for new and renewal lines of coverage. Negotiated renewals and new business resulting in exceeding new business goals. Targeted and developed association based clients. Routinely utilized predictive modeling to emphasize profitability and growth. Determined appropriate pricing, lining and procurement of reinsurance as needed for new and renewal lines of coverage.
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The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Representative
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Jan 2003 - Jun 2006
Achieved favorable underwriting results in support of growth and profit. Negotiated terms, conditions and pricing with assigned producers. Educated new and existing agents with regard to products, coverage, underwriting decisions, rating requirements, status, and declinations. Acted as corporate liaison to facilitate home office requests Achieved favorable underwriting results in support of growth and profit. Negotiated terms, conditions and pricing with assigned producers. Educated new and existing agents with regard to products, coverage, underwriting decisions, rating requirements, status, and declinations. Acted as corporate liaison to facilitate home office requests
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Account Executive
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1998 - 2001
Conducted risk assessments, evaluated coverages, and provide applicable recommendations for personal and commercial lines clients/prospects. Generated clients through cold calling and referrals Advanced and maintained relationships with insurers and clients. Conducted risk assessments, evaluated coverages, and provide applicable recommendations for personal and commercial lines clients/prospects. Generated clients through cold calling and referrals Advanced and maintained relationships with insurers and clients.
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Philadelphia Insurance Companies
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Underwriter
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1996 - 1998
Managed Kentucky/Tennessee branch office comprised of over 200 agencies. Marketed specialized insurance products for non-profit and for profit corporations including Directors and Officers coverage and employment practices liability. Developed and underwrote programs for niche markets. Managed Kentucky/Tennessee branch office comprised of over 200 agencies. Marketed specialized insurance products for non-profit and for profit corporations including Directors and Officers coverage and employment practices liability. Developed and underwrote programs for niche markets.
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Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company
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United States
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Field Representative
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1992 - 1996
Marketed life, group health, disability and property and casualty lines of coverage to pharmacies and pharmacists throughout western Kentucky. Prospected and produced new business for assigned territory, specialized in professional liability. Marketed life, group health, disability and property and casualty lines of coverage to pharmacies and pharmacists throughout western Kentucky. Prospected and produced new business for assigned territory, specialized in professional liability.
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Education
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1987 - 1992
Eastern Kentucky University
BBA, Insurance -
1983 - 1987
Trinity High
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