Derek Wright

Experience

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  Bayview Golf & Country Club

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Greens Staff

  Golf course maintenance for a Top 100 golf and country club in Canada.

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Mar 2017 - May 2018

  Management Trainee

  - Management staff for a GTA-leading branch in sales and customer satisfaction- Contributed to region-leading customer satisfaction scores through developing and maintaining a strong service orientation in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated outstanding conflict resolution skills by exercising diplomacy in settling customer/client rental contract disputes-Assumed leadership role/responsibilities: supervised/coordinated staff tasks/goals; assisted in training and mentoring of new employees in company best practices Show less

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  BrokerLink

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Insurance Advisor

  - Provide personal lines policy direction to existing and prospective clients - Licensed Registered Insurance Broker of Ontario (RIBO)- Office leader in closing rate as well as client rated soft skills based on third party surveys

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  Dion Strategic Consulting Group Inc.

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2023

  Programs Account Executive & Claims Examiner

  • Management, development and structuring of national insurance programs for Canadian groups & associations. Duties include underwriting, broking, and operational management. Lines of expertise range from Property, Casualty, Cyber, Professional (Miscellaneous/Professional Risks, Tech E&O and (Multi)Media Liability) and Management Liability (including Employment Practices Liability with knowledge of Fiduciary Liability)• Subject matter expert in classes of business ranging from professional offices, tech, media and engineering/architectural technology • Experienced managing and developing program both as the broker and as the MGA/MGU. Comprehensive understanding of distribution models both traditional and insurtech based • Contributed to year over year increased GWP & penetration, improved closing, retention, loss, and combined ratios to increase overall programs profitability and value added• Assisting with the management of binding authorities both domestically and through Lloyd’s• Claims Management: Claims Examiner acting on a TPA basis for domestic MGA/MGU. Duties include monitoring and settlement of claims, reviewing coverage determinations, extent of liability assessments, identifying resolution strategies, recommending and implementing reserve decisions, and attending dispute resolution summits (mediation, etc.)• Claims management experience includes high excess and umbrella coverage in P&C lines (participation in towers, pools, quota share, subscription, and captives) for complex claims in natural resources & energy, manufacturing, construction, and public & commercial entities sectors Show less

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  Allianz Commercial

  Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  Underwriting Technician (Energy & Construction) at Allianz Commercial
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  Brown & Brown

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Commercial Marketing Specialist
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  Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting Ltd.

  Oct 2024 - now

  Underwriter, Property