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Aaron MacWhirter

Multiline Underwriter
Erie

Summary

Professional underwriting specialist with keen eye for detail and strong commitment to accuracy. Extensive experience in evaluating financial risks and managing complex insurance portfolios. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on delivering results. Proficient in risk assessment, policy analysis, and client communication. Also worked as an English instructor for 5 years in China and South Korea; building skills such as cross-cultural knowledge.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Multiline Underwriter

Erie Insurance
01.2023 - Current

Generating large commercial accounts surpassing $100,000 in premium from a single account.

Managing a $70 million portfolio by integrating personal and commercial lines efficiently.

Engaged with actuarial department to communicate pricing models, improving agent understanding and alignment.

Partnered with loss control for thorough assessments of large commercial risks, informing underwriting decisions.

Evaluated reports for risk acceptability aligned with company guidelines and appetite.

Tracked current industry trends to evaluate underwriting risk potentials.

Collaborated with claims team to review activity and implement policy decisions.

Supported agents in drafting personal lines of business for diverse risk profiles.

Data Analyst/Handler

LECOM (LAKE Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine)
01.2022 - Current
  • Investigated and resolved data flow integrity issues to ensure accurate database management.
  • Developed Excel documents to streamline metrics data retrieval and enhance information presentation for stakeholders.
  • Leveraged Quadax to accurately report registered patients' medical information and billing codes for insurance processing.
  • Facilitated patient care by assisting with logistics for outbound medical clinics in Erie County.

MEDICAL ONLY CLAIMS ADJUSTER

COPPERPOINT INSURANCE COMPANIES
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Managed diverse client accounts with varying premium values.
  • Collaborated with underwriting and other departments on issue resolution, gaining comprehensive understanding of interdepartmental processes.
  • Managed large volume of medical claims on a daily basis.
  • Evaluated all evidence with the ultimate goal of creating positive outcomes for client's claims.
  • Worked with other departments such as underwriting when issues arose and learned as much as I could about their side of business.

PATIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

BAY CITY ORTHOCARE, LLC
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Serviced and collected CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) machines, collaborating with patients to assess progress in knee surgery rehabilitation.
  • Instructed patients and families on proper use of at-home medical equipment to enhance recovery.
  • Explained hospital policies and procedures clearly, fostering strong relationships with clients, families, hospitals, and doctors.

ENGLISH PROFESSOR

EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Taught Oral English, Written English, Public Speaking, and Debate, enhancing students' communication skills.
  • Served as guest speaker at university events, engaging audiences at Foreign Language Festival and Freshman Welcoming Ceremony.
  • Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions for college-level English students, promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
05.2009

HS Diploma -

VILLA MARIA ACADEMY
Erie, PA
05.2004

Skills

  • Policy underwriting

Underwriting guidelines

Risk mitigation

Policy renewal

Data interpretation

Analyzing data

Risk assessment

Relationship building

Portfolio management

Timeline

Multiline Underwriter

Erie Insurance
01.2023 - Current

Data Analyst/Handler

LECOM (LAKE Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine)
01.2022 - Current

MEDICAL ONLY CLAIMS ADJUSTER

COPPERPOINT INSURANCE COMPANIES
06.2018 - 08.2021

PATIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

BAY CITY ORTHOCARE, LLC
01.2015 - 09.2017

ENGLISH PROFESSOR

EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
08.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Arts - History

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

HS Diploma -

VILLA MARIA ACADEMY
Aaron MacWhirterMultiline Underwriter