Paul Czaszewicz (Chaz-wick)
Kansas City
Summary
Reliable insurance supervisor with solid background in overseeing underwriting processes and ensuring compliance with company standards. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating risk and making informed decisions that positively impact bottom line. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and utilize analytical skills to improve underwriting accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underwriting Supervisor
Torrent Technologies
04.2021 - Current
- Motivated employees to improve performance through hands-on leadership, monthly reviews and proactive improvement planning.
- Successfully managed and coached a team of 8+ underwriters with the Direct Service Agency (DSA) for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
- Led a team of Senior Underwriters who consistently met Service Level Agreements for the Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) program of the NFIP, in all aspects of new business, appeals, rollovers, removals, and first year rerates.
- Collaborated with Senior Underwriting Managers and Compliance team members on SRL discrepancies with Pivot (FEMA).
Senior Underwriter
Torrent Technologies
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Met department quality and production standards to maintain contract service level agreements
- Provided support to Severe Repetitive Loss team with first year rerates, ensuring clarity in documentation for both clients and staff members.
- Excellent communicator and attention to detail
- Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
Underwriter
Torrent Technologies
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Met quality and production standards
- Excellent communicator and attention to detail
- Junior Underwriter Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI) certified
Junior Underwriter
Torrent Technologies
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Met or exceeded quality and production standards
- Excellent communicator and attention to detail
Financial Educator
Five Rings Financial
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Licensed Life, Health and Accident Insurance, States of Missouri, Kansas, and Florida
- Living Benefits/Tax-Free Retirement Specialist
- District Leader
Educator
Kansas City Metro Area School Districts
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Assumed mid-semester fourth grade classroom assignment
- Conducted middle school math intervention
- Tutored students in English, reading, and math skills
- Administered substitute lesson plans and managed classroom discipline
Administrative Support, Emergency Services Department
Mid-America Regional Council
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Formatted and edited 1,700+ page 2015 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Updated and streamlined department customer database
- Coordinated travel arrangements for stakeholders
- Prepared and arranged monthly meetings for regional committees
Buyer
Forerunner Bookstore
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Purchased inventory for on- and off-site bookstores
- Reconciled invoices and purchase orders with accounting department
- Developed and managed customer relations with vendors
- Improved and maintained inventory database
Senior Underwriter
Allstate Life Insurance
01.1989 - 01.2000
- Assessed life insurance risks up to $1 million
- Learned and practiced professional technical underwriting skills
- Managed business caseloads with deadlines in a timely manner
- Negotiated business decisions professionally between sales and management teams while upholding industry standards
- Strengthened field rapport with sales team with exceptional communication skills and team-building field trips
P.E. Instructor, Youth Leader
Archdiocese of Chicago
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Conducted physical education instruction to grades kindergarten through eighth grade
- Developed and coached middle school athletic program for students in boys and girls basketball, softball, and volleyball
- Led parish youth programs to encourage and guide with life skills and goals
- Studied and fortified intermediate Spanish language skills to utilize within the archdiocese
Education
Master of Education -
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL01.1985
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Underwriting expertise
- Assignment oversight
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Building strong relationships
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
Accomplishments
- Coached and mentored 4 of my underwriting staff towards promotions within the company.
- Collaborated with team of 10 underwriters and managers in the development and implementation of Manual Severe Repetitive Loss Rollovers from internal and external clients.
Certification
- Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Illinois, Life, Health, & Accident Insurance
- TESOL
Technology Skills
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, 53 wpm
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Underwriting Supervisor
Torrent Technologies
04.2021 - Current
Senior Underwriter
Torrent Technologies
11.2019 - 03.2021
Underwriter
Torrent Technologies
11.2018 - 10.2019
Junior Underwriter
Torrent Technologies
02.2018 - 02.2019
Financial Educator
Five Rings Financial
08.2016 - 03.2020
Administrative Support, Emergency Services Department
Mid-America Regional Council
05.2015 - 10.2015
Educator
Kansas City Metro Area School Districts
01.2006 - 01.2017
Buyer
Forerunner Bookstore
01.2003 - 01.2004
Senior Underwriter
Allstate Life Insurance
01.1989 - 01.2000
P.E. Instructor, Youth Leader
Archdiocese of Chicago
01.1986 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology
Northwestern University
Master of Education -
Rockhurst University
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