Chris Cullum
About Chris Cullum
Chris Cullum is a Personal Lines Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance, specializing in high-value home insurance accounts. He has over nine years of experience in underwriting and is responsible for training new employees on underwriting processes.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Chris Cullum has served as a Personal Lines Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2015. In this role, he specializes in managing high-value home insurance accounts, particularly those valued at 1.5 million dollars and higher. His responsibilities include daily communication and negotiation with agents concerning insurance values and coverage options. Additionally, he is responsible for training new employees on underwriting processes and procedures, ensuring that they are well-equipped to handle the complexities of the role.
Previous Experience at Fastenal Company
Before joining Auto-Owners Insurance, Chris Cullum worked at Fastenal Company as a Customer Service Representative. His tenure lasted six months, from 2014 to 2015, in Little Rock. This experience provided him with foundational skills in customer service and communication, which he later applied in his underwriting career.
Education and Expertise
Chris Cullum studied at the University of Central Arkansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at the Arkansas Coding Academy, completing a six-month program in Full Stack Development in 2019. His studies included Java Backend Development and SQL Database Management, equipping him with technical skills that complement his underwriting expertise.
Skills in Underwriting and Problem Solving
In his role as a Personal Lines Underwriter, Chris Cullum utilizes problem-solving skills to address complex underwriting challenges. He collaborates with coworkers to find effective solutions, demonstrating his ability to work as part of a team. His expertise in managing high-value accounts requires a keen understanding of risk assessment and negotiation tactics.