Emily Thomson
Summary
Energetic and hardworking Agribusiness Underwriter at Economical Insurance with a proven track record in risk assessment and relationship building. I enjoy working with brokers to quote and bind excellent Farm risks and work hard to find terms that are acceptable to all parties. I work well both independently and in collaboration with others; I am a team player and always willing to help colleagues. In December 2024 I was promoted to a Senior Underwriter, and shortly after in February 2025 I transitioned to a New Business Underwriter.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agribusiness Underwriter
Economical Insurance
07.2023 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
- Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
- Developed strong relationships with brokers, leading to a higher volume of quality submissions and increased bind ratio.
- Reduced underwriting cycle times, prioritizing urgent applications and employing effective time management strategies.
- Excellent renewal retention and rate achievement as I work hard to ensure profitable accounts are retained.
- Ensure all new business policies are quoted and bound according to guidelines and within my authority.
- Experience with Lead and Non-Lead subscription policies, and placing reinsurance when required.
- Experience writing small hobby farms and large cash crop farms as well as some limited appetite farms.
Commercial Small Business Underwriter
Economical Insurance
05.2005 - 07.2023
- Managed broker inquiries and quoted new business risks live on phone queue for duration of my Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) career.
- Mentored junior underwriters, providing guidance on best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Handled escalations assigned by Team Leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Waterloo
WaterlooSkills
- Risk assessment
- Policy interpretation & negotiation
- Quoting and pricing policies
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Time management
Certification
Chartered Insurance Professional
Timeline
Agribusiness Underwriter
Economical Insurance
07.2023 - Current
Commercial Small Business Underwriter
Economical Insurance
05.2005 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Waterloo
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