Sales Insurance
Resume:
BRIAN P. MCARDLE ****
Vanderbilt Beach Road, #***
Box 404
Naples, Florida 34109-2654
*************@***.***
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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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