Katie Simmons, CIC, CRIS

Experience

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  Brown & Brown Insurance

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2012

  Account manager

  Responsible for solidifying and maintaining strong relationships with clientsExceeded sales goals for two consecutive yearsHandled client questions, inquiries or complaintsHelped monitor existing claims, providing clients with updates and handling if there were issuesReviewed new and renewal policies for accuracyProcessed change endorsementsAnswered billing and audit questionsBuilt strong relationships with carrier underwriters

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  Brown & Brown of Ct, Inc.

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2013

  Producer

  Assisted producers in the marketing, underwriting and sale of new accountsNegotiated coverage and pricing options with carriersBuilt and maintained strong relationships with carrier partnersGrew personal book of business, increasing sales 13% over prior yearMaintained and serviced renewal book of businessAnalyzed market information to develop, design and implement creative marketing strategies for the sales teamKept the Account Managers aware of industry changes, emerging markets and niche programsAttended all sales and prospecting meetings to assist with market strategy for new and veteran producersHelped to create and design company websiteOrganized and attended carrier meetings to strengthen relationships and keep informed of changes Show less

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  Brown & Brown Insurance

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2014

  Marketing Manager/Producer

  Assisted producers in the marketing, underwriting and sale of new accountsNegotiated coverage and pricing options with carriersBuilt and maintained strong relationships with carrier partnersGrew personal book of business, increasing sales 13% over prior yearMaintained and serviced renewal book of businessAnalyzed market information to develop, design and implement creative marketing strategies for the sales teamKept the Account Managers aware of industry changes, emerging markets and niche programsAttended all sales and prospecting meetings to assist with market strategy for new and veteran producersHelped to create and design company websiteOrganized and attended carrier meetings to strengthen relationships and keep informed of changes Show less

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  Brown & Brown of CT, Inc

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Vice President of Sales
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  First Nonprofit Group, an AmTrust Financial Company

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  Regional Sales Director, Northeast Region
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  Selective Insurance

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2024

  • Business Segment Manager - Contractors SBU

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Executive Agency Management Specialist

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Agency Management Specialist

    Mar 2018 - Jun 2021
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  EMC Insurance Companies

  Apr 2024 - now

  AVP Business Segments