Experience

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  Northwestern Mutual

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

  • Northwestern Mutual

    • Oct 2020 - Jan 2024
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

    Connecting people to career opportunities in one of Eastern Iowa's biggest firms under the umbrella of a Fortune 100 companySupporting new financial professionals as they grow their businessesAttending community events to network with area professionals and leadersBuilding an internship team ...

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  Nationwide

  • United States
  • Insurance
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Consultant

    • Aug 2015 - Nov 2019

  • Commercial Quality Assurance

    • Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

    - Lead and facilitate the evaluation of small commercial lines underwriting practices and procedures to ensure legal compliance and adherence to corporate underwriting standards and guidelines. - Develop and deliver final assessments in regards to strengths and opportunities as well as provide recommendations for improvement on the company’s quality assurance execution. - Assist in the establishment of organizational best practices for small commercial by consulting with staff commercial and small commercial program developers. - Review and assist in analyzing regulatory issues.

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  Allied Insurance

  • Insurance
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Commercial Lines Underwriter

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

    - Responsible for profitable growth and retention within Small Market Commercial Lines agencies.- Accepted, properly classed and priced commercial accounts to ensure competitiveness and proper product for the customer.

  • SCU Underwriting Trainee

    • Jul 2012 - Aug 2015

    - Developed competence around the commercial lines underwriting profession. - Developed connections within the department and company as well as build an understanding around the history, vision, mission, values and product lines of Allied/Nationwide Insurance.- Built confidence, poise, courage, and etiquette needed to develop and maintain relationships within the underwriting division of Allied/Nationwide.- Utilized critical thinking to problem solve and think system/conceptual. Includes evidence of curiosity needed to be a successful underwriter. - Increased efficiency in communication skills through project presentations, speaking with agents, peers, leaders and other stakeholders.

  • Personal Lines Underwriter

    • Sep 2010 - Jul 2012

    - Responsible for achieving profitable growth in 76 Michigan agencies. - Accountable for proper classification of risks to ensure price and product match for the customer. - Reviewed and analyzed reports to develop creative and profitable business recommendations. - Established relationships and strengthen partnerships with our agencies. - Participated in agency reviews and highlighted action plans taken/recommended on targeted agencies’ goals.

  • Business Information Analyst

    • May 2009 - Sep 2010

    - Administered the Training and Rewards Program.- Managed the Allied Premier Agent Incentive Trip.- Oversaw the Optional Compensation Program.- Compiled and communicated competitive information to the regional sales teams.- Maintained integrity of information in internal databases.- Participated in special projects and teams.

  • Staff Sales Department

    • Aug 2007 - May 2009

    - Managed and oversaw the Allied Calendar Program along with other projects.- Oversaw the Optional Compensation Program.- Prepared a monthly report of activities performed for the President of Allied Insurance.- Gathered information to update the Sales Manager Guide.

  • Staff Sales Internship

    • May 2007 - Jul 2007

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  Iowa State University

  • Building Coordinator/Lifeguard

    • May 2005 - Dec 2008