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Craig Christen
Alta
Summary
Accomplished Account Executive Director at Travelers Insurance, adept in financial analysis and cross-functional team engagement. Excelled in managing a $9M portfolio, achieving a 89% retention rate, and leading the country in PIF. Proven track record in fostering key relationships and mentoring, with a history of success at AIG Insurance as a Senior Underwriter.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive Director
Travelers Insurance - PCL Bond & Specialty
11.2011 - Current
- Currently manage over $9M book with a diversified mix of D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime and K&R policies. With the highest GWP in the country
- Lead the country in PIF with 314 placements and over 161 new submissions in 2024 and a retention rate of 89%
- $1M in new business for the 5th consecutive year
- Top underwriter for International placements for the past 3 years
- Trusted advisor for key partners and help develop, maintain and expand relationships with agencies and brokers
- Determine account strategies for renewal and new opportunities; negotiate with broker partners; and conducting coverage review on renewal and new business opportunities
- Lead and participate in underwriting meetings with Insured C-Suite
- Center of Expertise - Transportation Analyst - Manage and review transportation risk for Traveler's Public Company Liability for national transportation book of business.
- Salesforce Champion - help develop prospects and cultivate opportunities for upsells and cross sells for other business units.
- Mentorship Committee member for Southwest region to develop and mentor employees for their career at Travelers.
- Mentor and guide to new hires
Senior Underwriter for Public Crime
AIG Insurance
06.2006 - 11.2011
- Managed $8M country wide public crime book for public companies.
- Specialized in high risk and unique business operations that required additional underwriting.
- Formed key relationships with broker and agent partners along with insureds to build specialized programs
- Deep technical knowledge and understanding of policy language to help facilitate placement
- Southwest region lead crime underwriter for crime new business placements from 2009 to 2011.
- Mentor and training lead for all new public company crime underwriters in the Los Angeles region
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2005
Skills
- Financial Analysis Expertise
- Proficient in CapIQ, Polaris, Zoom and Microsoft Office
- Cross-Functional Team Engagement
- Service Excellence
Class A driver license with double, triple, tanker and hazmat endorsements
Worked for my dad who owned a trucking company that specialized in high-value and time sensitive loads prior to AIG.
Interests
Timeline
Account Executive Director
Travelers Insurance - PCL Bond & Specialty
11.2011 - Current
Senior Underwriter for Public Crime
AIG Insurance
06.2006 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
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