Renee Teich

· Spearhead the expansion of Commercial Lines by underwriting Life Science new business across all segments and lines in the Northeastern U.S. (PA, NJ, NY, CT, RI, NH, VT, MA, ME), driving profitable growth through strategic risk assessment, coverage negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

· Design and enforce underwriting guidelines, audit existing policies, and document decisions using proprietary systems to enhance efficiency, consistency, and portfolio integrity. Monitor industry trends to proactively identify risks and seize market opportunities.

· Cultivate strong agency relationships to meet regional performance goals, present underwriting insights to senior leadership, and spearhead mentorship initiatives to develop junior underwriters and uphold best practices.

· Directed strategic growth, profitability, and client retention for Middle Market Global Technology accounts across Pennsylvania and Kentucky, managing an $8M+ book of business and generating over $1.2M in new revenue.

· Assessed and underwrote complex risks for new and renewal business, aligning exposure analysis with pricing strategies to maintain portfolio integrity and drive performance.

Cultivated high-value agency partnerships and delivered tailored program solutions, leveraging product expertise to exceed regional business development goals

• Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence: Partnered with senior leadership to drive margin improvement, optimize distribution, and execute initiatives across five profit centers—enhancing efficiency through best practices, accountability, and data-driven reporting.
• Brand & Stakeholder Engagement: Elevated regional visibility by orchestrating 50+ events and aligning communications with market positioning; provided expert guidance on organizational changes and managed agency relationships to support growth and compliance.
• Resource Management & Digital Enablement: Oversaw an $80K budget for a $2.6B region, ensuring ROI on marketing and travel spend; designed and maintained a SharePoint site to improve resource access and foster collaboration across teams.