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Angela Summerville

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Proven track record in enhancing client relations and retention, demonstrated during tenure at Commonwealth Bank. Expert in financial planning and client follow-up, achieving a 125% increase in branch personal lending. Skilled in policy analysis and claims management, with a knack for translating complex insurance and lending scenarios into client-friendly solutions.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Insurance Advisor Authorised Representive

Life Wealth Protection
05.2011 - Current
  • Developed marketing strategies to promote new insurance contracts or suggest additions and changes to existing policies.
  • Evaluated business and individual customer needs and financial situations to propose individualized policy recommendations.
  • Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote insurance sales.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Appraised personal and real properties to determine correct levels of coverage for each policy.
  • Sought out new clientele through face-to-face contact, telephone conversations and email correspondence.
  • Interviewed prospective clients to discuss any existing coverage and obtain data about financial resources and physical condition of person.
  • Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
  • Negotiated with insurance underwriters to obtain better coverage and improved rates for clients.

Lending Administration Assistant

WHK Cressy Lynch
04.2006 - 12.2006
  • preparing finance applications ready for submission to various lenders
  • Preparing finance documents for our clients to complete
  • Follow up and liaison with clients for additional information
  • Maintaining client information in data base
  • developing spreadsheets and documents
  • Sourcing external business
  • identifying opportunities to refer clients to our financial planner or risk specialist

Premium High Valued Client Relationship Manager

Commonwealth Bank
12.1999 - 04.2005
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints and issues to improve satisfaction.
  • Developed summaries to assess each client's participation level and determine targets for follow-up plans.
  • Recommended new products to clients and maintained solutions-oriented problem-solving for long-term client relationships.
  • Loans, leases, share broking, managed funds and the cross selling of other products such as credit cards and transactional accounts
  • Rectifying any problems, negotiating rates, conducting client profile needs analysis and ensuring that all clients were 100% satisfied
  • Sourcing external business
  • Reinforced established quality control standards and followed procedures for optimal customer interactions.
  • Managed customer relations on ongoing basis to maximize customer retention.

Personal Lending Manager & Asst Branch Manager

Commonwealth Bank
03.1997 - 12.1999
  • Oversaw entire loan process to provide each client received exceptional service.
  • Trained newly hired employees to provide information regarding processes, procedures and deadlines.
  • Advised clients of financial services that could prove to be beneficial.
  • Promptly prepared and submitted accurate paperwork to accounting office for processing to state and lending institutions within allotted time.
  • Supervised team of [Number] loan officers, promoting positive environment and instilling model of hard work and dedication.
  • Approved and underwrote consumer loans for lines of credit and home equity.
  • Increased branch personal lending by 125%
  • Regular monthly sales achiever
  • Reduced run-off by 20%


Skills

  • Data Interpretation
  • Financial Planning
  • Claims Management
  • Policy analysis
  • Client Retention
  • Client Relations
  • Customer follow-up
  • Customer Service
  • Leads Prospecting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Life Insurance
  • New Client Acquisition

Certification

  • Financial Advisors Exam (2019)
  • Commissioner of Declaration (2010)
  • Cert IV in Financial Services (2007)
  • Diploma in Financial Services (2005)
  • Certificate in Attainment (2004)


Timeline

Insurance Advisor Authorised Representive

Life Wealth Protection
05.2011 - Current

Lending Administration Assistant

WHK Cressy Lynch
04.2006 - 12.2006

Premium High Valued Client Relationship Manager

Commonwealth Bank
12.1999 - 04.2005

Personal Lending Manager & Asst Branch Manager

Commonwealth Bank
03.1997 - 12.1999
  • Financial Advisors Exam (2019)
  • Commissioner of Declaration (2010)
  • Cert IV in Financial Services (2007)
  • Diploma in Financial Services (2005)
  • Certificate in Attainment (2004)


Angela Summerville