CHRISTINE A.CAVAZOS
SUMMARY
Licensed Professional with over 20 years experience in the insurance and financial industry with underwriting, sales, management, and analysis, for compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines for numerous companies and carriers. Desire to obtain a challenging Senior Level position which would better utilitze my skills and experience in the management field, in order to further the growth objectives of the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NAA
Remote Senior Underwriter
12/2012 – Present
Underwrite, review, and analyze life, mortgage insurance, and disability insurance policies
Review and monitor new agents applications prior to submission
Verify applications written per policy guidelines and state regulations
Excellent communication skills agents for quality control, performance, training, and assistance with clients or carrier intervention
Complete weekly reports for Utilization, Forecasting, Management, and E&O
Proficient in various carriers Intra-systems; Forecasting/ Management; State regulations/Guidelines; MIB reports; Business Analysis; and Microsoft Applications
Effective October 2013 - As an Underwriter: Responsiblities include reviewing and analyzing applications and endorsements; apply dividends/rates to ensure safe profitable distribution of risks per assessments
Final decision to approve, postpone, or decline application
Review, analyze, and order (if not already obtained) application, agents comments, APS, MIB, MVR, Credit Report, Full-labs, tele-interview, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills that work efficiently with management, agents, clerical staff
Analyzed complex applications to determine if applicant qualified through Munich or Swiss Re (reinsurer companies)
LOA $1,500,000; Proficient in utilizing dual monitors; Citrix Systems; HO Web Advisor; On Base Docs; Aura UW Workbench; Unity Client Procedures; MIB; SwisRe; Munich; and all Microsoft applications (i.e. Outlook, Excel, OneNotes, PowerPoint)
PHH Mortgage Corporation & Contractor
Remote Senior Underwriter Level III
12/2010-12/2012
Responsible to review and analyze mortgage loans processed through MRN Mortgage Services to verify loan is saleable and in compliance per lender guidelines
HARP Specialist - streamline, refinance, & purchase
MI Specialist – verifying all guidelines are being met per lender requirements Underwriter FNMA, FHLMC, Conventional, Conforming & non-conforming loan LOA $750,000
Remote position constant communication loan processor, supervisor, and loan originator
Reviewed and analyzed credit, income, and assets to determine credit worthiness of borrowers
Analyzed complex loan documentation (appraisal reports, compliance inspections reports, credit reports, job verifications, financial statements, & tax returns) to evaluate property
Thorough knowledge in Overlays
Decision to approve, suspend, declination (or possible counteroffer)
Proficient in DU/LP; CASH/DOS; ALL Regs/Guidelines; LexisNexis ; Data Alert; Cash Flow Analysis; and Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Notes
SCI/Hispana Corporation
Regional Sales Manager
09/2009-12/2010
Manage forty-five FSC’s (family service counselor) at fifteen locations in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and throughout the Texas Southwest Region
Responsible to recruit, hire, coach, train, and mentor FSC’s to sell funeral services
Responsibilities included marketing SCI products and services; weekly sales reports; bi-weekly timesheets; weekly employee reports; monthly employee evaluation reports; quarterly performance reviews to determine bonus
Assured compliance to standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines
Increased sales performance and FSC’s retention by developing, marketing, and implementing new campaigns that would offer huge incentives & mentoring programs
Coordinated work schedules and managed staffing needs to provide appropriate operational support at all times
Developed new scheduling methods that motivated team moral and increased retention.
Washington Mutual (WAMU)
Mortgage Underwriter III
04/2001-09/2009
Reviewed and analyzed FNMA, FHLMC, Conventional, Conforming and non-conforming mortgage loans
Evaluated credit history, employment, and financial status to determine credit worthiness in compliance with the guidelines
Analyze supporting docs such as inspections and appraisals
Knowledge in investor overlay and researching such guidelines
Knowledge to include the research and rebuttal process
Responsible to oversee that processing and funding of loans were completed accurately and in a timely fashion
LOA $750,000; Proficient in AU, DU, LP, DOS, LexisNexis, Microsoft applications to include Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and all of WAMU’s integrated systems: Index, Search & CSS
USAA
Senior Insurance Advocate
11/1993-04/2001
Sold and serviced USAA members variety of USAA products to include Personal lines and commercial lines of Automobile, Renters/Homeowners, PAFloaters, Umbrella, Business Owner’s Policy, & Healthcare coverage with numerous providers to include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, United Health One, and many others that were offered
Verified members needs and eligibility with various subsidiary companies
Reviewed the file in a timely manner and completed a pre-qualification form
Verified all underwriting conditions were met prior to approval of issued policies
Skilled with the review and process of complex policies
Strong written, verbal, oral skills and organizational skills; analyzed and verified that all documentation was complete and accurate, ensuring that documents were in compliance
Proficient in USAA systems to include: Image; Index; UW Review; Triple System Archive; Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel
EDUCATION/ LICENSES/ORGANIZATIONS
Dignity University – BA Degree Business Management (SCI Non-accredited)
San Antonio College
Thomas Jefferson High – HS Diploma
ITV License
Group I License
Texas Agents P&C License
FMLI Degisgnation
San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio LULAC Council #4558
CRE HOA Social Committee President
Volunteer Edge Youth Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator SOMH Holy Trinity Church
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant at the Haven