Matt Cress

Experience

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  Nationwide

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2021

  Manage a $92 million territory comprised of independent agents in Western Iowa. I am responsible for the achievement of profititable growth with these agency partners and work with regional sales and underwriting teams to identify opportunities and develop strategies to support that growth. Develop growing, profitable, independent agencies by assisting with business plans and sales strategies to meet production goals across Personal, Commercial, Ag and Financial products.Provide guidance to agents in identifying actionable steps to increase premium.Responsible for attainment of production, loss ratio, agency appointments, commissions, agency growth goals within my territory.Provide instruction and consultation to agents on ways to improve business plans.Appoint independent agencies; monitor results.Perform analysis of the industry, consumer and competitor information and trends within assigned region; utilize internal and external sources in order to provide timely, insightful and actionable information. Show less

  • Territory Sales Manager

    Feb 2010 - Nov 2021

  • Field Underwriter

    Jan 2008 - Feb 2010
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  Central Insure

  Nov 2021 - now

  Sales Executive at Central Insurance