JOHN
BLANTON
Assistant Commercial Underwriter
PROFILE
“Assistant Commercial
Underwriter looking to
leverage my career to the
next level. I am driven to
succeed, and fine passion in
learning new skills
professionally and
personally. I can
communicate and articulate
all my tasks in a timely
manner. I am looking for a
place to grow and add
value with my current
skillset.”
CONTACT
Phone: 682-***-****
Email:
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Olympian University of Cosmetology - Albuquerque,
NM 2010 to 2011
Property &Casualty Texas License- 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE
Commercial Insurance Account Manager
Powell Insurance – Dallas TX May 2023-Present
Initiate renewal process for existing clients and prepare summaries of insurance schedules.
Marketing and renewal business to insurance
carriers and wholesale brokers.
Complete Acord forms, renewal spreadsheets,
supplementals, and loss summaries.
Analyze and negotiate insurance quotes and
make recommendations.
Create Proposals and presentations in
coordination with producer issue binders,
certificate of insurance, evidence of property
invoicing in agent management system.
Review and analyze commercial accounts for
coverages limits, make appropriate
recommendations to clients and
communicate with clients, producers and
underwriters.
Review and process policies, endorsements
and audits for accuracy.
Maintain positive client relationship by
analyzing situations, ensuring that reasonable
decisions and follow through are completed.
Comprehend and interpret insurance
contract requirements for certificates.
Utilize carrier online rating programs when
necessary.
Assistant Commercial Underwriter
Allen Financial Insurance Group - Dallas, TX June
2013 to Present
• Processing and servicing of new and existing
accounts
• Rating and quoting on multiple company systems
• Renewal preparation, computing payment plans,
collection of applications and required state forms.
• Preparation of underwriting submissions
• Collection of qualitive and quantitative data for proper servicing of accounts
• Determining and filing surplus tax in each state for all commercial risks, endorsements and audits
• Invoicing, billing, and collection of payment for policy premiums and endorsements
• Taking phone calls, emails or mail for all existing and new clients, brokers, mortgagee companies,
compliance companies and other inquiries
• Providing high quality customer service with
constant rapport with client, problem solving, and all requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Ordering inspections on required risks and sending recommendations to insure, broker and/or
underwriting companies
• Provide accurate data input as part of rating and policy issuance and servicing responsibilities.
• Work on special projects for Underwriting and
Operations as assigned.
• Utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Adobe,
SharePoint, AMS360, Outlook and other company
programs daily.
• Filing insurance claims to underwriting companies, updating status of claims, claim contracts, and claim payments.
• Assisting insureds, brokers, attorneys and other third-party companies with lawsuits due to a claim Self-employed booth rental- hair stylist
Shear Connection - Albuquerque, NM
December 2011 to June 2013
• Eyelash extension expert
• Full service including cut, color, manicure,
pedicure, acrylic and gel nails, facials and body
detox.
• Manage my own clientele, accounting and
business matters
Skin Care Specialist
Clinique - Albuquerque, NM
July 2009 to May 2010
• Started as a full-time Sales Associate but promoted to Counter Manager after 3 months.
• Managed a team of sales associates in Men's and
Women's Fragrance departments to drive the
business by creating personal sales goals, teaching clientele techniques, and product knowledge
• Coordinating special events and product launches by partnering with Store Management
• Managed daily business and inventory control
resulting in annual sales of more than $1 million.
• After relocating to Albuquerque and extensive skin care training, I was given the opportunity to be a Skin Care Specialist with Clinique in the Cosmetics department.
SKILLS:
Leadership
Customer Service
Underwriting
Sales and Marketing
Mentoring/Coaching staff
Training and Development
Contract Negotiation
Strong Communicator