Dirk Hanket

Connect with me on LinkedIn at dhanket@att.net. All Invitations to Connect are Welcome. Connect with me to get access to my network deep in industry leadership. I Never IDK. LION - LinkedIn Open Networker Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager •I have held a number of both technical and managerial underwriting positions for several national property-casualty insurance carriers with many years of commercial multi-line underwriting experience. •During my career, I've also worked closely with Loss Control and Claims departments to evaluate claims reserves, loss history, coverage forms, service plans, and risk improvement recommendations. •My strengths include strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with a proven ability to negotiate win-win solutions with agents and brokers to grow and retain profitable business. •In today's market, insurance companies need for their managers and underwriters to wear multiple hats to achieve maximum effectiveness. I accomplish this by combining my technical strengths, organization skills, people skills and customer service focus, with a sense of humor mixed in for good measure, to meet and exceed targeted results. Specialties: •Coverage review and analysis •Property/Business Income •Risk management •Team collaboration •Employee supervision, training and development Past positions have included Underwriting Department Manager, Referral Underwriter, Underwriting Specialist, Home Office Underwriting Supervisor and Product Manager. Products handled include Commercial Packages (Property, General Liability, Crime, Inland Marine, Automobile, Work Comp, Umbrella) and Businessowners policies.