Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Ryan Brewer

Ajax,ON

Summary

Dedicated professional with nearly three years of experience in the insurance industry, seeking to transition into finance. Expertise includes leading training for new recruits and managing high-value client accounts, exemplified by successful navigation to the exceptions team at Aviva. Recognized for outstanding communication skills and a strong sales-driven approach, consistently achieving high performance metrics. Adaptable in fast-paced environments, excelling under pressure while maintaining exceptional work quality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Underwriter

AVIVA
Markham, Canada
07.2022 - Current
  • Duty is to negotiate with brokers to either accept or decline business
  • Ensure company is taking business that has minimal exposure and ideal profit expectations
  • Helped train all new underwriters for 1.5 years
  • Lead the 'Product Service Team' to work with business analysts to ensure feedback from customers is being heard and which coverages are of interest to retain/let go

Meter Reader

M.E.T. Utilities
Scarborough, Canada
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Reading of gas meters for Toronto/Durham customers
  • Ensuring the safety of the gas meter/device on property

Research Assistant

Trent University
Peterborough, Canada
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Research department at Trent, accountable for performing analytics for the school
  • Creating spreadsheets and data presentations on what programs and extra-curricular activities worked well for students
  • Created a youth entrepreneurial society (YES) for the university
  • This group helped connect entrepreneurial students with local businessmen/women, via networking opportunities and business plan creation

Education

Graduate Certificate - Insurance Management

Centennial College
01.2022

B.A.H. - Business Administration

Trent University
Peterborough
01.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft OS
  • Multi-tasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork
  • Cooperation
  • Problem-solving
  • Receptive to criticism
  • Willingness to learn

Accomplishments

  • Rowed Varsity while maintaining Honours at Trent U.
  • Started Youth Entrepreneurial Society at Trent U. Managed to coordinate with local Peterborough business and set up events with the Business Students.
  • Learned German while living and working in Berlin.
  • Summited eleven Mountains so far in the Banff/Lake Louise/ Canmore/Kananaskis area.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Explore, adventure and travel. Backpacked through five continents and lived in both Australia and Germany.
  • Spending time with my family. I have a 6-year-old son who keeps me on my toes and a baby due in March which I cannot wait to meet.
  • Passionate about the environment. Keen to educate myself further on the state of the planet, and what small changes can be made to decrease the carbon footprint.
  • Healthy eating and experimenting with recipes.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Underwriter

AVIVA
07.2022 - Current

Meter Reader

M.E.T. Utilities
01.2020 - 07.2022

Research Assistant

Trent University
08.2014 - 04.2015

Graduate Certificate - Insurance Management

Centennial College

B.A.H. - Business Administration

Trent University
Ryan Brewer