Jeanette Frederick
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Home 610-***-**** / Cell 610-***-****
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Arthur J. Gallagher (2/2013 - 7/2014)
Senior Account Manager / Commercial Lines Underwriting
. Managed $4M to $5M book of business predominantly consisting of
Municipalities/Public Entities, Engineering/Consulting Firms, and
Artisan Contractors.
. Managed renewal and new business process, solicited clients for
carrier submission requirements, prepared submissions and marketed to
competing carriers, secured quotes and negotiated coverage terms &
pricing, prepared proposals & presented to clients, secured coverage
and managed binding, billing/invoicing, premium financing, policy
issuance and policy checking process, provided consultative services
to clients.
. Responsible for Client and Premium Retention on book managed.
. Reviewed Loss History, Financials/Budgets, Coverage Schedules.
. Handled loss control inspections, appraisals, and recommendations from
carriers. Workers' Compensation interim and annual audits, WC worker
safety recommendations.
. Handled primary & excess Flood - obtained Zone Determination Reports,
consulted clients on securing Elevation Certificates, rated flood
policies via carrier/NFIP/FEMA websites.
. Handled automatic renewal & change request processes via carrier
proprietary websites.
. Handled day-to-day servicing of accounts (coverage inquiries,
endorsements, ID cards, certificates & evidence of insurance).
. Proficient user of various carrier websites and rating & policy
issuance systems.
. Handled Broker of Record, Cancellation, Reinstatement processes.
. Cross-sell, up-sell, identified gaps in coverage, solicited new lines
of business and referrals.
. Placed coverage in Standard, E&S, MGA/MGU, Program Manager markets.
. Handled Commercial Property, GL, Auto, Umbrella, Professional Lines,
Crime, Bonds, WC, Accident & Health, Special Events, BOP's.
. Developed & cultivated client and carrier relationships.
Hub International Northeast Ltd. (7/2008 - 8/2012)
Personal Lines Manager / Sr. Account Executive / Private Client Advisor
. Managed team of Senior Account Executives and Assistant Account
Executives handling book of business for Affluent and High Net Worth
individuals / Private Clients.
. Managed relationships with insurance carriers in high net worth arena
(Chubb, Fireman's Fund, Chartis, ACE, and PURE). Also, managed
relationships with middle market carriers and excess and surplus
brokers. Handled production & flow of business to carriers.
. Responsible for client and premium retention, profitability, and
organic growth on existing book. Ran cross-sell, up-sell, and win back
campaigns.
. Built and cultivated client relationships. Retained and secured
existing business and drove sales of additional lines.
. Annual account reviews, stewardship meetings, client presentations.
. Consult Private Clients on coverage, exposures, pricing, placement of
coverage in standard and excess & surplus lines markets.
. Maintain working knowledge of carrier products and proprietary rating
& processing systems to enhance account development.
. Prepare and submit new and renewal business submissions to carriers.
Remarket and renew existing accounts annually. Negotiated pricing and
coverage with company underwriters on client's behalf.
. Processed endorsements, cancellations, non-renewals, obtained
information for underwriters, handled client service requests, issued
certificates and evidence of insurance, issued binders and auto ID
cards, etc.
. Proposal writing, field underwriting, quoting, and binding coverage
within agency underwriting / binding authority issued by carriers.
Reviewed rating and policies when received from carriers for accuracy.
. Assure compliance with internal and external policies and procedures
to prevent or minimize E&O exposures and work with internal legal
counsel on any potential claims.
. Coordinate with Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits, and Life units on
cross line referrals.
. Organize and attend prospecting events for producers and track success
/ return on effort and expense. Coordinate carrier / broker
(partnered) marketing events.
. Conduct performance appraisals, salary administration, goal setting,
coaching, motivating & counseling team, handle personnel issues and
coordinate with HR on resolutions.
. Conduct weekly staff meetings, assist with writing and administering
workflow procedures, manage day-to-day office operation.
. Write annual business plan and develop budget. Review and approve
staff expense accounts.
The J. Frederick Agency, LLC (11/2003 - 7/2008)
Self Employed / Contract Allstate Exclusive Agent
. Established Limited Liability Company & Launched an Allstate Insurance
Exclusive Agency.
. Built P&C Book of Business (personal and commercial lines) and Life &
Financial Services Book of Business.
. Developed & implemented business plan and budget annually.
. Managed Growth, Profitability, Retention, and Compliance.
. New business development. Implemented sales and marketing plans -
prospecting, direct mail campaigns, print adds, telemarketing, cross-
sell & win-back campaigns, business networking, internet prospecting,
etc.
. Developed, cultivated, and managed referral source relationships to
secure steady flow of leads.
. Built and solidified relationships with clients and insurance company
underwriters.
. New business field underwriting, pricing, proposal writing, client
presentations, negotiating & closing the sale.
. Managed day-to-day operations and customer service - renewal
processing, new business quoting, endorsements, claims reporting,
client and underwriter inquiries, issue certificates, binders, auto ID
cards, taking payments, etc.
. Facilities Management - building lease, insurance, communications and
systems operations, utilities, maintenance, supply ordering, etc.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Bala Cynwyd, PA (5/1995 - 12/2002)
Commercial Lines Underwriting & Operations Management
Commercial Lines Senior Underwriter - Package Multi-Line Business
. Managed premium volumes from $30M to $120M depending on territory /
regional assignments.
. Risk & exposure analysis, loss analysis, financial analysis, pricing,
proposal writing, placing reinsurance, loss control & risk management
coordination.
. Product management and resident specialist for various products.
Managed rollover books of program business. Assisted in development of
underwriting guidelines and rating structures for niche programs.
Assigned underwriting authority to underwriters and regional marketing
reps., and program agents. Performed underwriting audits to ensure
compliance.
. Program Underwriting: Non-Profit Social Service Organizations, Private
Schools, Health & Fitness Facilities, Homeowner & Condominium
Associations, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Homes.
. Full spectrum of managerial and operational functions. Managed 7 to 20
employees. Recruiting, salary administration, performance appraisals,
handled grievances, employee benefits overviews, administered company
policies & procedures.
. Full spectrum of underwriting management responsibilities on
commercial lines package accounts and niche products. Underwrite new &
renewal business, customized coverage, managed agency relationships
and agreements. Production & speed of service monitoring & reporting.
Provided training support to underwriters, rating staff, and regional
marketing reps.
. Assisted with development & implementation of workflow processes.
. Partnered with Underwriting VP's & Regional Sales VP's on managing
growth, retention, and profitability.
EDUCATION
Master's of Business Administration (MBA) - Eastern University, St. Davids,
PA
Bachelor's of Business Administration - Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
(Graduated with dual major in Business Management and Human Resources
Management)
Associate's of General Insurance -AINS (INS 21, 22, 23, 24) - Insurance
Institute, Malvern, PA
Licensed Producer - P&C, Life/Accident/Health/Annuities. PA Resident / NJ
Non-resident.
SYSTEMS
. Applied / TAM, Epic, Sagitta., DMS, RaterCalc, AQS
. Proficient user of various carrier proprietary rating and processing
systems.
. Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.