LORI CALLEGARI
*** ********* **., ****** ******, N.Y. 10305 lori@life essentials inc.com 646-***-****
BACKGROUND
** ***** ********** ** *** industry primarily focused in sales and underwriting. I have handled all
administrative and sales aspects of the business: case development; pension rescue presentations;
illustration preparation; underwriting; application review, completion and processing; aps retrieval and
review; informal submissions; ordering of inspections and exams; case management; negotiations with
carriers for better offers; licensing; commissions. I have held several sales and administrative managerial
roles.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
M&M BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC
Director, New Business
February 2009 – Present
Supervise two case managers
Negotiate with carriers for improved offers, when necessary
Involved in big case design (cases which exceed jumbo limits)
Troubleshoot between case managers, carriers & agents
Liason between upper management & case managers
Design pending reports for upper management
Process informal business cases to carriers
Responsible for sub standard analysis of cases and quickquote submissions
Review APS’ for possible health situations prior to submitting to the appropriate carriers
Maintain age & amount requirements and retention grids for contracted carriers of the firm
LIFE ESSENTIALS AGENCY, INC.
2006 – 2009
President
General Agent for Phoenix and American General
LOCKWOOD PENSION SERVICES, INC.
May, 1997 September, 2007
Vice President
Supervised two support staff personnel
Handled all licensing and contracting
Negotiated commission levels with various GA’s
Supervised all aspects of underwriting
Created and maintained commission/renewal spreadsheets
Ran illustrations for all of the contracted carriers of the firm
Produced client presentations which included flow charts, proprietary software spreadsheets
and Internal Rate of Return analyses
Ordered medical exams, APS’ and inspection reports
Collected and reviewed medical records and submitted them to various carriers for informal
offers
Reviewed all applications prior to submission to carriers for accuracy and completeness
Negotiated with underwriters for improved offers, when necessary
Handled all vendor contracts, i.e., phone system, internet access, copy and fax machines
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry, 1982