Experience

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  Other

  Jun 1987 - Jan 2002

  Insurance broker/manager

  Various small and large agencies, from family run to corporate organizations, as licensed insurance broker, from new licensee to nominee, in property and casualty insurance, representing various insurance companies. As manager, developing and delivering courses, training staff and writing operational manuals, in addition to coordinating schedules, budgets, managing, marketing and adherence to company, insurer and regulatory requirements.

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  Allied insurance agencies

  Mar 2002 - Apr 2005

  General sales manager

  Advanced General Insurance knowledge of agents in several agencies in the group. Increased profitability with up-selling and cross-selling activities and reduced claims ratios with better agency underwriting.

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  Coronation insurance agencies

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2011

  Marine manager

  portfolio of yacht insurance several companies representedtrade show representativegeneral insurance senior agent

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  Insurance council of british columbia

  Feb 2011 - May 2016

  Inspector

  Inspections - I visited and reviewed regulatory issues with life or general insurance agencies, independent adjusters and others licensed to do business in BC. The in-office review helped bring forth issues that hopefully will prevent misconduct, furthering the high professional standards of insurance agencies in BC. When action was required, I wrote and prepared the case for regulatory review. Contributed to several Council changes to licensing.

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  Firstonsite restoration

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Business development manager

  As Business development, I increased penetration and usage of the insurance agency segment, organized golf sponsorships, developed and delivered training sessions, and other misc marketing programs to targeted audiences. Trained and mentored younger staff, supported national programs, and worked on social media marketing.

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  Johnston meier insurance agencies group

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Insurance branch manager
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  Step up consulting

  May 2019 - now

  Insurance agency consultant/trainer

  Helping BC Insurance Agencies with today's struggles of running an independent, franchise, or multi branch insurance office. Owners will have the opportunity for a quick business check, special projects like marketing, staffing and training; or ongoing coaching and mentoring. Rollover and BMS specialist. Individuals will get coaching and mentorship from an insurance industry veteran, such as career coaching and resume branding. With 300 hours of insurance presentations to various groups, Kerry is an engaging speaker on insurance topics. Classroom, Boardroom or Zoom, Kerry puts together custom courses to present. Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation. With Experience with BC Insurance Regulators, I have helped several agencies navigate Regulatory challenges to their Brokerage. What keeps you up at night. Let me help. Show less

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  Ap insurance services ltd.

  Apr 2020 - Sept 2020

  Office manager
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  Nexus insurance brokers ltd.

  Dec 2020 - now

  Licensed sales producer

  Commercial and Residential Insurance for your property &/or liability. Call me for better rates, better coverage and better service.

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  Westland insurance group ltd.

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  Contract agent

  Rollover Transition