Alex Kupfer, CPCU, ARM

Underwriter at Zurich

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced multi-line underwriter with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel, and Claim Investigation. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Finance and Business Administration from University of Kansas.

Experience

  • Underwriting Specialist - Retail at Zurich Insurance
    May 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Underwriter at Zurich North America
    Dec 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Account Manager at Lockton Companies
    Feb 2018 - Dec 2018 · 11 mos

  • Underwriter at Zurich North America
    Sep 2015 - Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Handled $11 million book of auto dealer business across multiple states. Underwrote new and renewal business ensuring proper classification and pricing. Negotiated pricing with sales, proactively created coverage options to win business. Administered and monitored underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations. Assisted in underwriting $50 million auto physical damage floor plan program.

  • Office Claims Representative at Farmers Insurance
    May 2011 - Sep 2015 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Investigated and analyzed coverage for auto losses in accordance with state laws and interpretation of policy language. Determined compensability of uninsured motorist bodily injury claims. Gathered information from insured’s, claimants, witnesses, agents, scene photos, other adjusters and police reports. Assessed and negotiated negligence of parties involved and explain decisions to all involved. Met team and department goals for cycle time, file quality and customer service.