Manager Insurance
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JOHN S. RZEPKA
**** ***** ******, ******* ****, IL. 60014
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QUALIFICATIONS
** **** ***** ** ********** multi-line underwriting / underwriting
management experience.
• Excellent ability to solicit and write new business
• High level of confidence in management ability
• Above average renewal / retention ratio
• Excellent knowledge of the marketplace and ability to develop agency
relationships
• Extensive knowledge in the calculation and placement of reinsurance
• Have conducted underwriter training classes covering a wide variety of
subjects
It should be noted that even though my most recent experience has been directly
associated with consulting, that my day to day responsibilities involve both multi-
line underwriting as well as underwriting management.
As mentioned above, my underwriting knowledge extends to all commercial lines of
insurance, with the extent of my knowledge being at the “expert” level.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant
Stockton, CA. 2008 – Present
Consulting on behalf of a California based MGA with respect to the development
of a long haul Trucking Program.
Whitestone Management Insurance Services (MGA)
Stockton, CA. 2006 – 2008
Manager of Underwriting Operations
Universal Casualty Company
Elk Grove Village, IL. 2005 – 2006
Commercial Lines National Underwriting Manager
Responsible for all aspects of the commercial underwriting department.
This includes but is not limited to management and training of staff, and
the management of all Program Business.
Wausau Insurance Group
Downers Grove, IL. 2003 – 2005
Commercial Automobile Underwriting Manager (Western Division)
Responsible for the management of the Automobile line of business for
the Western Broker Division.
Heil & Heil Insurance Agency
Evanston, IL. 2000 -2003
Commercial Lines Account Executive / Producer
Account management for various accounts including the school program
and the food processors program.
General Casualty Insurance
Freeport, IL. 1997 – 2000
Commercial Lines Territory / Field Underwriting Manager
Managed staff of 17 while overseeing territory with a total written
premium of $23 million. Over a three year period, generated new
business premium growth of $8.5 million with a sustained 43% loss
ratio. Planned and implemented Agency-Company Business Plans
for the visiting of agencies to monitor business plans, as well as
generate new business flow and increase overall book pricing.
American International Group
Chicago, IL. 1992 – 1997
Senior Commercial Multi-Line Underwriter
Underwriting of complex risks for one or more lines of both new and
renewal business consisting of an $8.0 million book. Serviced 20
Chicago and suburban based agencies, as well as agents located in
Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
CNA Insurance Companies
Downers Grove, IL. 1986 – 1992
Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter
Worked with Arthur J. Gallagher agency to develop new business
programs. Conducted training sessions regarding financial statement
analysis and habitational & contracting risk underwriting. Serviced
approximately 25 other Chicago and suburban based agencies.
Warner Insurance Group
Chicago, IL. 1976 – 1986
Senior Commercial Multi-Lines Underwriter
Handled property and casualty underwriting for agri-business related
risks, consisting of a $7.5 million book. Handled risks with total
property values from $100,000 to $100,000,000. Responsible for
calculation and placement of facultative reinsurance, both on a
pro-rata and excess basis. Responsible for the greenhouse / nursery,
mushroom growers, retail / wholesale grocers, and Sunkist citrus
growers programs. Underwrote in all regions of the United States
as well as Canada.
Education:
St. Patrick High School – Chicago, IL.
Graduated June, 1976
Various other Insurance related courses and seminars
References:
Available upon request
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