Lynn Cordes
Senior Advisor - Construction @Skyward Specialty Insurance
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Advisor - Construction @Skyward Specialty Insurance
North Myrtle Beach, SC, US
Continuing to oversee and lead the Crane & Rigging Practice and related strategies to grow this business. Started this business in late 2017 and have grown to over 35 MIL in revenues while producing exceptional combined ratio results. Partner with local UW teams as well as retail and wholesaler distribution partners to drive business growth. Member of SC & RA.
EDUCATION
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Leadership Development
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Business, Finance and Insurance Risk Management
ABOUT LYNN CORDES
Business development and underwriting leader with track record of producing exceptional underwriting and production results. • Led turnaround efforts of HIIG\'s Construction Division combined ratio results after extensive re-underwriting efforts after being named unit head in 2017. Modified past crane and construction class strategy to drive profitability and aid future growth. • Crafted initial construction strategic business unit market (SBU) strategy for Zurich in 19••••01. Worked a variety of underwriting, marketing and operational leadership roles (President 1997-99)supporting it\'s development into the #1 market position with over $1.5 Billion GWP. • Led turn around efforts, and strategic business model changes, leading to Zurich\'s \"captives / alternative markets\" business growing unit to market leader position. Grew business from $150 to over $700 million from 20••••10. Expanded distribution substantially and introduced many new products supporting growth and customer retention. Improved combined ratio\'s by over 25 pts consistently operating below 85% Combined Ratio. • Led large scale operational transformations to drive down expenses and improve operational capabilities. Specialties: • Leadership and personnel development • Field management • Underwriting • Breadth and scope of market experiences - BOP, Middle Markets, Large Accounts plus Captives/ART, Construction, Programs, Builders Risk, and Religious niches • Strategic market development • New product and services development • Marketing, sales and distribution • Financial, budgets, and P&L management (M&A due diligence)
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