Greg Gaul
About Greg Gaul
Greg Gaul is a Senior Personal Lines Underwriter at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various positions at companies such as GuideOne Insurance, MetLife, and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance.
Work at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Greg Gaul has served as a Senior Personal Lines Underwriter at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance since 2019. In this role, he provides underwriting expertise to agents, focusing on complex risks, coverages, rating, and billing. His responsibilities include conducting and reviewing property inspections on large farm operations to assess risk and ensure proper rating. Gaul has consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality, achieving underwriting and customer service quality assurance results of 95% month over month.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Prior to his current position, Greg Gaul held various roles in the insurance industry. He worked at GuideOne Insurance as a Personal Lines Underwriter from 1999 to 2001. He also served at MetLife in multiple capacities, including Supervisor of the Post Issue Death Match Annuities Team for one month in 2019 and as a Post Issue Rep II for two months in 2018. Additionally, he was a Senior Mortgage Underwriter at Wells Fargo from 2002 to 2010 and held positions at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance from 2010 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Greg Gaul studied Business Management at Northwest Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the insurance sector, where he has developed expertise in underwriting, risk assessment, and customer service. His knowledge encompasses various types of insurance, including personal lines, farm, and crop insurance.
Background in Operations Management
Before focusing solely on the insurance industry, Greg Gaul worked as an Operations Manager at CO-OP Financial Services from 2016 to 2017. He also gained experience in retail management as a Supervisor/Sales Consultant at Brass Armadillo Antique Mall from 2000 to 2007. This diverse background has contributed to his strong management and operational skills.
Achievements in Underwriting
Throughout his career, Greg Gaul has led initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy. Notably, he led a database cleanup project aimed at ensuring accurate and up-to-date information across various insurance policies. His focus on quality assurance and risk assessment has been a key aspect of his professional achievements in underwriting.