Walter Gray

About Walter Gray

After graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1976, my insurance career began in life insurance sales in my home town of Gastonia, NC. I joined Watson Insurance in 1979 and realized quickly that education was extremely important in this very technical industry. I earned my Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1983. I have continued to learn about the technical aspects of our business since that time. Learning something new each day is what makes my business so enjoyable.I am a true “generalist” insurance agent, serving accounts in manufacturing, contracting, real estate, and health care. I seek to control all costs of risk, especially worker’s compensation costs. I am well versed in the various aspects of the experience modifier and also assist clients in their bonding needs. My reputation is my stock in trade in this industry that is built on trust and relationships.I have built a long-term reputation of honesty and integrity with my insurance carriers. This allows me to utilize these relationships for my client’s best interests.

Experience

1. Commercial Insurance Producer

   Watson Insurance Agency

   Jun 1979 — Present

   I work on all types of commercial accounts. My areas of expertise include manufacturing, contracting, worker\'s compensation, multi-location property risks, and bonding. My goal is to provide the lowest overall cost of risk without leaving serious exposures uncovered. Additionally, it is important that my clients understand all of the components of their day-to-day risk, and the different ways of treating those exposures.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  BS

  1972 — 1976

Skills

• Employment Practices Liability
• Fixed Annuities
• Claims Management
• Casualty
• Employee Benefits
• Umbrella Insurance
• Motorcycle
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Building Relationships
• Risk Analysis
• Sales
• General Insurance
• Workers Compensation
• Excess
• New Business Development
• Cold Calling
• Customer Retention
• Professional Liability
• D&O
• Customer Service
• Long-Term Care
• Inland Marine
• Product Liability
• Underwriting
• Risk Management
• Legal Liability
• Sales Presentations
• Workers' Compensation Claims
• Account Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Claim
• Surety Bonds
• Directors & Officers Liability
• Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent
• Homeowners
• Insurance Brokerage
• Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Brokers
• Liability