BRIAN P. MCARDLE ****

Vanderbilt Beach Road, #***

Box 404

Naples, Florida 34109-2654

815-***-****

abguil@r.postjobfree.com

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OBJECTIVE: Position as a member of JetBlue's Operations Crew in Fort

Meyers, Florida.

EXPERIENCE:

06/07-07/10 DELTA DENTAL OF ILLINOIS AND TRUASSURE

Naperville, Illinois

UNDERWRITER - GROUP DENTAL, LIFE, &

DISABILITY

Underwrite new and renewal group Dental

insurance. Underwriter new Life and

Disability insurance. Enforce company

guidelines. Build and maintain relationships

with sales and other Delta departments as

well as with EPIC Life Insurance employees.

Analyze utilization data and conduct

new/current group data analysis. Responsible for

mentoring & training two new

underwriters. Strong mathematical skills, customer service

skills, and goal oriented.

05/06-06/07 WELLPOINT, INC.

Chicago, Illinois

UNDERWRITER - GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL,

LIFE, & DISABILITY

Underwrite group Medical, Dental, Life,

and Disability coverage for UniCare and

Anthem Insurance companies. Research and

analyze contract issues. Build

and maintain relationships with sales,

marketing, and insurance agents. Review group

claims data and individual medical

histories to accurately rate and make independent

decisions regarding new business and

renewals.

05/05-05/06 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS

Naperville, Illinois

UNDERWRITER - INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL

Underwrite individual Health insurance

applications for Blue Cross Blue Shield

of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of

Texas, & Blue Cross Blue Shield of New

Mexico. Member of the appeal &

rescission team reviewing prior underwriting files

for appropriate follow-up action.

09/03-05/05 HUMANA INSURANCE

Chicago, Illinois

UNDERWRITER - INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL & LIFE

Review Health & Life (up to $150,000)

insurance applications, conduct underwriting

telephone interviews, review medical

records & paramedical exams, and assess risk

on individual/family Health and Life

insurance coverage. Responsible for accurate

case documentation, sound decisions, and

clear communications. Review and respond

to applicant & agent appeals of adverse

decisions. Develop and maintain an understanding

of state specific requirements and HIPAA

regulations. Work closely with customers, sales

offices, and agents in support of

customer needs.

12/02-09/03 BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY COMPANY

Chicago, Illinois

UNDERWRITER - INDIVIDUAL LTC & MEDICARE

SUPPLEMENT

Medically underwrite Long Term Care and

Medicare Supplement insurance products.

Work independently to make sound, rational

decisions within established timeframes

and service goals. Use of customer

service, communication, and organizational skills

as a liaison with a nationwide team of

field agents.

07/01-09/02 UNUM GROUP

Portland, Maine

SENIOR UNDERWRITER - INDIVIDUAL LONG TERM CARE

Contribute to product development and

risk initiatives. Participate in training and

mentoring of associate underwriters.

Sales force development by providing

underwriting/product training.

07/99-07/01 UNDERWRITER - GROUP LONG TERM CARE

Responsible for the profitable growth

of long term care insurance business through

appropriate medical assessment and

selection of risk. Accountable for meeting assigned

production goals. Develop and maintain

partnerships with assigned sales offices. Conduct

broker forums to expand knowledge of

company, product, and underwriting along with

increased sales growth.

05/98-07/99 UNDERWRITER - GROUP LIFE

Evaluated risk characteristics,

experience, and financial information to develop accurate

and appropriate case rate on National

Account size corporation (greater than 5,000 lives).

Responsible for growth, profit, and

management of assigned inforce block of business.

Assisted in the development of creative

solutions for large employers' unique, complicated,

and customized insurance needs.

11/96-05/98 CASICO

Vernon Hills, Illinois

UNDERWRITER - GROUP MEDICAL STOP-LOSS

Assessed risk and determined profitable price

on group medical stop-loss coverage through

managing general underwriting service

for the Lincoln National Reinsurance Company.

Thoroughly reviewed manual rates,

historical claims experience, and individual attending

physician statements on claimants with

excessive medical expenditures to develop premiums

and aggregate funding levels.

Successfully communicated and negotiated with third party

administrators to acquire new business

& retain current customers.

01/92-06/95 SCHAUMBURG MARRIOT HOTEL

Schaumburg, Illinois

SUPERVISOR - GUEST SERVICES

Provided service to guests including

all concierge functions. Oversaw and accounted for

payment/cash transactions. Handled

guest complaints.

12/89-01/92 PARK HYATT HOTEL

Chicago, Illinois

SUPERVISOR - HOUSEKEEPING

Responsible for employee training and

evaluation. Prepared departmental payroll. Managed

inventory control and purchasing.

EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Hospitality &

Recreation Management, 1991

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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