Experience

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.

• United States
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President

  • Sep 2017 - Present

• Vice President

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  East Providence, Rhode Island With over 20 years of Property & Casualty experience, Theresa is part of the Construction Practice Group at Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Focusing on construction, manufacturing, and real estate segments, Theresa brings along a wealth of knowledge in assisting clients and prospects with customized insurance programs. Theresa holds several designations including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance… Show more With over 20 years of Property & Casualty experience, Theresa is part of the Construction Practice Group at Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Focusing on construction, manufacturing, and real estate segments, Theresa brings along a wealth of knowledge in assisting clients and prospects with customized insurance programs. Theresa holds several designations including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designations. Established in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is an insurance brokerage firm which focuses on re-defining the definition of what an insured should expect from their insurance broker. The level of service, competency and creativity found within the firm in order to obtain results is the hallmark of our success. After 130+ years, Starkweather & Shepley continues to offer clients the broad spectrum of products required by our customers. The biggest difference today… our clients can be found across the country and around the world.



EMC Insurance Companies

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Lines Underwriter

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Key member of underwriting department. Responsible for multi-line accounts including new business production and maintenance of a profitable book of business. • Proactively underwrite and manage a book of commercial lines business for agents within an assigned territory. • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and underwriting guidelines. • Provide guidance and training to staff, including performance management. • Establish and maintain key… Show more Key member of underwriting department. Responsible for multi-line accounts including new business production and maintenance of a profitable book of business. • Proactively underwrite and manage a book of commercial lines business for agents within an assigned territory. • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and underwriting guidelines. • Provide guidance and training to staff, including performance management. • Establish and maintain key relationships with independent agents. • Conduct presentations in formal and informal settings. • Develop, schedule, and facilitate webinars on carrier products and services. • Participate in networking events. Show less



USI Insurance Services

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, New Business Strategy

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2012

  Drove new business sales and marketing, along with development of insurance carrier relationships. • Cultivated winning relationships with underwriters and carrier representatives. • Leveraged sales strengths to identify opportunities, nurture relationships, and close deals with insureds. • Developed and implemented marketing strategies that contributed to the marketing objectives and sales goals. • Assisted in hiring, training, and supervision of sales support staff.



Rhode Island Association of Insurance Agents, Inc.

• Director of Insurance and Risk Management

  • Jul 1991 - Jun 2002

  Charged with the operations and management of the commercial lines unit, specializing in insurance programs for state and quasi-governmental agencies. • Responsible for portfolio management, risk analysis, sales, loss exposure identification, proposals, and presentations. • Consistently developed sustainable relationships with various state decision makers.