Insurance Sales
Resume:
Joshua Barmer
**** ******** ******, ***** *, Morehead City, NC 28557 252-***-**** abgffr@r.postjobfree.com
Office Residence
**** ******** ****** **** *** Village Road
Morehead City, NC 28557 Raleigh, NC 27612
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INSURANCE UNDERWRITER
AmWINS GROUP, INC., Morehead City, NC August 2011-Present
AmWINS Group, Inc. has been a leader in the wholesale insurance industry since its formation in 1998. The firm has 70
locations across 17 countries, including 50 in the United States. More than $5.7 billion in premium placements makes
AmWINS the second largest wholesale broker in the U.S., and the largest wholesale broker in the U.S.
Insurance Underwriter
Joined AmWINS to help expand the company’s first nationwide personal lines insurance unit. Reviewed insurance
applications to evaluate, classify, and rate various risks to determine acceptability, coverage and pricing. Underwrote new
and renewal business for companies based on underwriting authority and adherence to State and company rules and
regulations regarding the preparation and distribution of insurance contracts.
THE PANTRY INC., Cary, NC July 2007- August 2010
The leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeast, with 1,644 stores in eleven states and $6B
in revenues.
Risk Manager
Joined the company to oversee the company’s first formally organized risk management function. Developed and
formalized risk management policies, internal controls, processes and procedures. Managed the company’s risk, insurance
and security functions on a day-to-day basis to ensure efficient and secure operation and regulatory compliance. Examined
areas where opportunities for possible monetary loss might exist from insurance, security and compliance claims and
strived to limit overall negative company exposure. Directly supervised four employees.
• Structured $10 million corporate insurance program
• Managed corporate security program for 1,600 retail store locations and corporate offices
• Created and developed compliance function responsible for all company violations and credit cards
• Jointly conducted company-wide strategy retreat conference
• Created and implemented vendor requirements and monitoring system for 3,000 corporate vendors
• Developed an auto claims handling system responsible for a company fleet of 400 vehicles
BURNS & WILCOX, LTD., Morehead City, NC March 2004-July 2007
Founded in 1969 by Herbert W. Kaufman, Burns & Wilcox now ranks as North America's largest and most capable
independently owned insurance wholesaler.
Insurance Underwriter
Joined Burns & Wilcox to further develop my understanding of the insurance industry and competitive sales experience.
Reviewed insurance applications to evaluate, classify, and rate various risks to determine acceptability, coverage and
pricing. Underwrote new and renewal business for companies based on underwriting authority and adherence to State and
company rules and regulations regarding the preparation and distribution of insurance contracts.
• Created and grew a client book of business with a total of $1.5 million in premium volume
• First employee to successfully complete the national corporate underwriting training program
DELL CORPORATION, Raleigh, NC June 2003-Feruary 2004
Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services company and No. 34 on the
Fortune 500.
Salesman
Configured computers personalized for each customer based on customer needs. Sold computers in a commission-based
environment and met weekly sales production goals set by management. Allowed me to understand the retail environment
and develop customer skills
• Consistently produced $20,000 in sales volume each week
• Recognized as top salesman for three consecutive months
Professional Affiliations and Industry Involvement
North Carolina Property and Liability Insurance Agents License
Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.
Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
Education
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL April 2007
M.S. in Risk Management/Insurance, concentration in P&C Insurance
North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. May 2003
B.S. in Business Management, concentration in Finance
Dean’s List 3 Semesters
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