Nick Burns
12345 North Palerton Circle Phone and Fax: (916) 999-8888
Sacramento, CA 95845 Available for Relocation
Target
Long-term association with an insurance company that will benefit from academic preparation, underwriting experience, and computer proficiency.
Education
University of California - Berkeley, CA
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science, Option in Geography (December 2001)
- Representative Coursework: City Management; Mapping; Remote Sensing; Algebra; Trigonometry; Computer Programming; Economics; Cultural Studies of Japan, Asia, and South America
Professional Experience
Mutual Insurance Company – Sacramento, CA
Insurance Underwriter Assistant (September 1995 to present)
Full-time employee in addition to attending college
- Perform underwriting functions for a full range of property, casualty, and inland marine coverage, including RPCs, new business, and cancellations.
- Rate insurance risks using computer applications and respond to telephone inquiries for quotes and process new business.
- Work closely with underwriters and sales associates by reviewing rating documentation from home office for accuracy. Experience includes property loss reviews.
- Trained as agent to conduct online as well as manual system checks.
- Experienced with both production and underwriting procedures.
- Promoted through two prior grades as insurance rater.
- Earned reputation for strong work ethic, honesty, and commitment to giving 100% toward company goals.
Additional Information
- Computer Proficiency – Views, ACES, IMS, Windows 2000, MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Turbo CAD, TNT MIPS, Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Other Skills – Strong mechanical aptitude (rebuilt a car engine; repaired heating/air-conditioning systems and appliances; worked part-time repairing small motors for tractors, lawn mowers, and power equipment).
- Interests – Avid reader of history, science, and geography.
- Travel – Accustomed to travel and frequent relocation (father was career military officer).
Accomplishments
Financed 100% of education through concurrent full-time employment and a small student loan. Maintained high grade point average while carrying up to 15 credits per semester, as well as attending to family responsibilities with three young children. This undertaking took strong organizational skills, financial discipline, perseverance, and a timely sense of humor.
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