Judith A. Ehle, MSIM, CPCU, ARM
**********@*****.***
Objective:
"I am looking to secure a position that will make the most of my
educational; as well as, professional experience in the business of
marketing, underwriting, managing, and ensuring profitability."
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Risk Placement Services, Fort Lauderdale, FL
11/09 to 06/11 - Transportation Unit - Senior Underwriter
Responsible for negotiation of insurance contracts, marketing, risk
analysis, developing, and solidifying agency relationships, forming new
agent partnerships, mediation with full conflict resolution between
insurance agents and insurance company personnel. Working with all levels
of agency and insurance company personnel to develop ongoing positive
relationships with our organization. Underwriting target classes within the
given underwriting guidelines, among numerous insurance companies and their
authorized risk underwriting parameters. Representing the organization at
various industry professional annual meetings, seminars, and local
independent agent association networking functions. Providing training and
mentoring within the office to college interns, risk analyst assistants,
and newer staff members.
Deep South -QBE Insurance Company, Miami, FL
09/06 to 11/09 - Casualty Lines - Senior Underwriter
Responsible for marketing, underwriting, developing, and solidifying agency
relationships with current Agent base, and underwriting profitable business
automobile, and commercial general liability accounts. Working directly
with Agency Principal's in solidifying and growing profitable business
relationships. Underwriting target classes within the given underwriting
guidelines, and company authority parameters. Representing the MGA/Carrier
at various industry professional annual meetings, seminars, and local
independent agent association functions. Providing training and mentoring
within the office for underwriting assistants and newer staff members.
T.R. Jones & Co., Homestead, FL
01/04 to 09/06 - Sr.Account Executive/ Account Manager
Responsible for servicing, renewing, marketing and maintaining a diverse
book of accounts, including all types of agri-business risks, social
service accounts, churches, schools, country clubs, restaurants,
manufacturers, distributors, commercial contractors, and municipalities.
Working directly with and on the Agency Principal's accounts to provide
independent coverage analysis, guidance to appropriate cover and limits;
and responsible for all facets of the account process. Provide formal
teaching/presentations to the sales staff regarding specific coverage,
products, mentoring on all coverage issues, and am a teaching/marketing
resource within the agency.
Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs, Hartford, CT
11/01 to 01/04 - Sr. Commercial Lines -National Accounts
Responsible for special projects including coverage review, marketing, and
servicing of medium and large Commercial Accounts. Working directly with
Producers and Senior Commercial Lines staff to provide independent analysis
of coverage forms, and guidance to appropriate limits of coverage.
Specialized in review of coverage for Private Boarding Schools, Non-
Profits, and Oil & Gas Distributors. Worked independently on projects and
used as a "floater" resource in the Commercial Lines Department to assist
in eliminating work overload issues. Highly proficient in National Accounts
Casualty Commercial Lines, and therefore used as a floater resource for
numerous specialty practice groups.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
NIA/Connecticut, LLC, Hartford, CT
1/00 to 11/01 - Large Casualty Accounts Representative
Wolff - Zackin & Associates, Vernon/Hartford, CT
9/95 to 11/00 - Marketing Specialist/ Senior Commercial Lines
Representative
Johnson & Higgins of CT, Inc., Hartford, CT
2/88 to 9/95 - National Accounts - Casualty Department Broker
The Hartford Insurance Group, Windsor/Hartford, CT
3/86 to 2/88 - Personal Lines Service Center
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Designation Conferred 1/2004
Accredited Insurance Customer Service Representative (ACSR)
Insurance Institute of America, Designation Conferred 11/2002
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Insurance Institute of America, Designation Conferred 12/1993
Certified Professional Insurance Woman (CPIW)
National Association of Insurance Women - Int'l, Designation Conferred
10/1991
EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, MA
Master in Science, Major: Insurance Management, Degree conferred 09/2008
Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT
Baccalaureate in Science, Major: Liberal Arts, Degree conferred with Honors
11/2002
Associate in Science, Major: Liberal Arts, Degree conferred 09/1999
National Leadership Training Institute, National Leadership Training,
Society of CPCU, Phoenix, AZ, program completed 2006
Communicate with Confidence, National Association of Insurance Women Int'l
Hartford, CT, program completed 2/1990
Program in General Insurance, Insurance Institute of America, completed
5/89
Intro to Property & Liability Insurance, Insurance Institute of America,
completed 7/88
OTHER
Past President (06-07) term of South Florida Chapter of the Society of
CPCU, and in the (05-06) term was the Vice President of the South Florida
Chapter of the Society of CPCU, Miami, FL.
As a Member Delegate of the International Section of the Society of CPCU-
National, attended the CPCU International Insurance Section & Europe
Chapter 2006 Joint Business Meeting held in Paris, France, April 2006.
Attended the Annual CPCU National Convention -2007 held in Honolulu,
Hawaii in September 2007 - to further develop relationships with Florida
Agents holding the CPCU designation. While in Honolulu, I met with at
length, and entertained the current President of the Miami, Florida Chapter
of the Latin Association of Independent Insurance Agents.
Please see my profile on LinkedIn under: Judith Ehle.
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