Kevin Kaleel
Geneva
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Underwriter with demonstrated success in cyber insurance in working with top retailers and maintaining relationships. Excellent business and industry awareness and understanding of industry trends impacting business growth and opportunity. Works creatively in fast-paced environment to maintain demanding timelines. Sompo was just named one of the top five insurance providers in cyber insurance by Insurance Business America, of which the Chicago office is the largest and leads the country for Sompo.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Underwriter
Sompo International
Chicago
12.2023 - Current
- Working the in middle market and national accounts (100M to 15B+) space in Cyber, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, and Architects & Engineers and Insurance Agency and Brokers lines, assessing complex risks, tailoring coverage solutions and manuscripting policies.
- Collaborate with brokers to develop customized insurance programs, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Brought in specifically to use my relationship skills to work with top industry retailers and also having relationships with wholesale distribution market as well.
- Analyzed market trends to inform underwriting strategies and identify growth opportunities within the region.
- Work closely with internal teams to streamline underwriting processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed risk and adhered to underwriting standards to drive risk selection and profitability.
- Underwrote, managed and serviced profitable book of business.
- Marketing to brokers is a big driver in holding key relationships to drive business in both retail and wholesale spaces.
- Underwrote renewals by reviewing premium history, claims history, company financial condition, company controls to determine action.
Owner/Principal
Kevin Kaleel Insurance Agency
St Charles
05.2007 - 04.2021
- Evaluated and underwrote complex insurance policies, demonstrating proficiency in
underwriting processes. - Deep industry knowledge has enabled me to provide strategic insights, effectively mitigating
risks for clients, and positioning them advantageously within a complex marketplace. - Understanding how maintain a high retention ratio of +91.4% allowed for easy KPI and
agency growth. - Built a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries and complexities.
- I've consistently demonstrated an adept ability to build, nurture, and solidify client
relationships. - Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of growth and revenue goals.
- Hired, trained and motivated staff of 4-5 employees to perform high level business functions.
- Completed 2 merger acquisitions into my own book of business which then I was able to
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Robert Morris College
Chicago12-2001
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Policy writing
- Policy analysis
- Market analysis
- Client relationship management
- Underwriting standards
- Coverage customization
- Team leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Data interpretation
- Trend analysis
- Building strong relationships
- Terms negotiation
Affiliations
- Enjoy watching movies with my kids. I consider myself a movie aficionado and collector.
- Enjoy working on and detailing my cars.
- Love reading all kinds of things. Reading complex things I don't understand so I can learn to understand them. Quantum Mechanics for instance.
Certification
- P&C licensed held
Accomplishments
Member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Underwriter
Sompo International
12.2023 - Current
Owner/Principal
Kevin Kaleel Insurance Agency
05.2007 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Robert Morris College
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