1. THOMAS J. BROIDRICK
22829 W. Loon Lake Boulevard Antioch, Illinois 60002
847.838.9958
tbroidrick@comcast.net
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
I am a Commercial Insurance Executive with extensive experience in marketing, underwriting
production and management. I have developed strong relationships while demonstrating team
leadership and production underwriting skills that have contributed to successful project
completion and profitable growth. I have been recognized for my ability to assess risk, develop
programs and effectively underwrite risks that have significantly increase profitability and
business growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMTRUST GROUP NA – First Non Profit Insurance, Chicago, IL
Senior Underwriter 2014 to present
• Responsible for commercial underwriting and marketing for the Mid Atlantic Territory
total premium volume of $6 million consisting of 200 accounts / entities,
• Accounts handled were all non profit organizations ranging in premium size of $10,000
to $1,000,000 multi line risks.
• Directly responsible & accountable for profitability and sustained organic growth of the
territory.
• Making regularly schedules marketing call to promote new business growth with new and
existing agents / producers through out the territory.
TRIDENT RETAIL INSURANCE – Public Entity Insurance, Chicago, IL
Underwriting Manager - 2003 to 2012
• Responsible for underwriting planning and production for Midwest Region with premium
volume of $40 million. Managed marketing & underwriting relations with Midwest
producers.
• Developed and implemented annual underwriting production plans and monitored results,
consistently exceeding budget requirements and profitability goals.
• Performed double duties as a department manager as well as a senior production
underwriter to develop business in the new states of Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and West
Virginia.
• Effectively coached and mentored staff, developing targeted performance plans that
enhanced skills and ensured optimal risk management practices for both experienced
2. underwriters and trainees.
• Led cross functional project teams to update software applications and develop
customized product offerings that streamlined operations and increased profitability.
• Worked with loss control to develop good and long lasting relationships with our
customers.
• Participated in audits of sister branch offices as well as program agents with underwriting
authority.
• Researched and developed and acted as the senior production underwriter in new states
for business program development working closely with the loss control & claims
departments. This included responding to questions from brokers and insureds regarding
our underwriting process and philosophies.
COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY – Public Entity Insurance, Chicago, IL
Manager Commercial Insurance East Region - 2000 to 2003
• Trident Insurance acquired the renewal rights of the Coregis renewal book of business in
2003. At that time I was offered a position to continue my job responsibilities in the
same capacity as outlined above in my years at Trident.
HARLEY DAVIDSON CORPORATION, Milwaukee, WI
Manager Commercial Insurance - 1996 to 2000
• Developed, managed and functioned as a senior underwriter for the commercial insurance
program targeted for Harley Davidson Dealerships.
• As a manager / senior production underwriter I developing a tailored insurance program
and negotiating coverage / pricing that resulted in business growth of $12 million in three
years.
• Provided hands on training and mentoring for new underwriters joining our organization.
• Responded to questions from the dealers regarding coverage, underwriting process and
decisions.
• Completed additional projects or responsibilities as were necessary to the program.
• Filled in as an underwriter in times of peak work loads.
CNA INSURANCE, Chicago, IL
Assistant Vice President - 1994 to 1996
• Researched, developed and authored underwriting guidelines for commercial affiliated
insurance programs – CAM. Worked in conjunction with corporate Loss Control and
Claims to complete these projects
• Developed innovative insurance program for association groups including construction,
trades, equipment retail and manufacturing. Results included significantly increased
3. revenue and entry to new markets.
• Provided educational material as well as underwriting positions & protocols to the
regional offices and our independent agents
• Participated in regional audit reviews
• Assisted in underwriting trainee programs in the regional offices
• Assisted the regional offices as a referral underwriter.
• Completed additional projects as necessary.
Manager - prior to 1994
• Functioned in dual roles as manager and senior production underwriter for the
commercial affiliated marketing underwriting unit staffed with 10 underwriters who were
also directly reporting to me.
• Developed relationships through field visits with the territories independent agents,
achieving recognition for top sales in region.
• Conducted underwriting and quality audits to identify deviations, providing
recommendations to expedite resolution and meet re-insurance treat requirements.
• Assisted with underwriting trainee programs and successfully promoted six trainees into
full underwriting positions.
• Acted as a referral source for my direct reporting underwriters.
• Responded to questions from agents and insureds regarding underwriting processes and
coverages.
• Worked with regional underwriting consultants on maintaining the profitability of the
regional accounts.
CIGNA INSURANCE, Short Hills, NJ
Master Production Underwriter
Responsible for new business development and assignment of agents.
ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE, Short Hills, NJ
Production Underwriter
SENTRY INSURANCE, Morris Plains, NJ
Underwriter
EDUCATION
BA, History and Political Science, Farleigh Dickenson University, Madison, NJ
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
