Vern Lyken Thomas
About Vern Lyken Thomas
Vern Lyken Thomas is an experienced underwriter currently working at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance in Ridgefield Park, NJ, where he has been employed since 2013. He specializes in underwriting commercial lines accounts, focusing on various insurance products and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and business development leaders.
Work at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
Vern Lyken Thomas has been serving as an Underwriter at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance since 2013. He operates from Ridgefield Park, NJ, where he specializes in underwriting commercial lines accounts. His focus areas include General Liability, Automobile, Workers Compensation, Property, and Umbrella insurance. Thomas ensures underwriting excellence by adhering to authority and maintaining 100% compliance with file documentation criteria. He handles premium sizes ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 for insureds with revenues between $5 million and $25 million. His role involves performing exposure and hazard analysis to align rating and pricing with departmental guidelines.
Previous Experience at AIG
Before joining Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Vern Lyken Thomas worked at AIG for a total of 17 years, from 1988 to 2005. During his tenure, he held various positions, including that of an Underwriter and Casualty Underwriter. His responsibilities included underwriting commercial lines and managing casualty accounts. He continued to work at AIG until 2008, accumulating a total of 20 years of experience with the company. This extensive background provided him with a solid foundation in underwriting practices and risk assessment.
Experience at Zurich North America
Vern Lyken Thomas worked as a Senior Underwriter at Zurich North America from 2008 to 2013. During this five-year period, he was based in Parsippany, NJ, where he further developed his underwriting skills and expertise. His role involved evaluating risks and determining appropriate coverage for clients, contributing to the overall success of the underwriting team.
Education and Expertise
Vern Lyken Thomas studied at Phillips Business School, where he focused on A+ certification and Word Processing from 1987 to 1998. He also attended the National Academy of Paralegal Studies at Seton Hall Campus in New Jersey, where he studied various areas of law, including Real Estate Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, and Estate and Trust Laws. He achieved a Paralegal certification during his studies from 1992 to 1993. This educational background supports his expertise in underwriting and risk management.
Professional Relationships and Coordination
In his role as an Underwriter, Vern Lyken Thomas cultivates strong relationships with assigned brokers and business development leaders. He coordinates efforts with Claims, Accounting, and Loss Control departments to ensure a unified approach for the company. His ability to collaborate effectively contributes to meeting or exceeding new business budgets for brokers in the New Jersey and New York regions.