MARIA CLLARIZE J. CABANIT
Manager – Bonds
Makati City, Metro Manila
Summary
Experienced insurance professional with over 12 years of expertise in suretyship, bonds underwriting, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management. Licensed Bond Underwriter and active member of PhilAsurers, with extensive experience in handling various classes of surety bonds, Insurance Commission compliance, and coordination with brokers, agents, corporate clients, and government entities.
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Bonds Department
FPG Mercantile Insurance Co., Inc.
03.2014 - Current
- Evaluate and underwrite various classes of surety bonds.
- Analyze financial documents and assess underwriting risks.
- Manage bond issuance, renewals, amendments, cancellations, and reinstatements.
- Coordinate with agents, brokers, government entities, and corporate clients.
- Handle reinsurance placements for construction and high-value accounts.
- Prepare Insurance Commission filings, certifications, and bond-form approvals.
- Lead bond processing activities and ensure operational efficiency.
- Led a team of underwriters to assess and evaluate bond applications, enhancing approval efficiency.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Conduct In-house employees (Underwriting, Operations, Compliance, Admin) and External clients (brokers, partners, policyholders, corporate accounts)
Marketing Staff
Prudential Guarantee & Assurance, Inc. (Outsourced)
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Prepared quotations for new and renewal Motor and Fire Insurance accounts.
- Issued motor insurance policies.
- Coordinated directly with brokers and clients.
- Prepared weekly and monthly production reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies that increased brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Coordinated promotional campaigns across multiple channels, enhancing overall market reach and effectiveness.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to refine marketing approaches and improve outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create content that aligns with brand messaging and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Access Computer College
01-2012
Skills
Underwriting surety bonds
Financial document analysis
Bond issuance management
Reinsurance placement
Insurance Commission filings
Bond processing activities
Underwriter training
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed underwriting and issuance of multiple classes of surety bonds.
- Supported Insurance Commission submissions and bond-form approvals.
- Maintained strong relationships with brokers, agents, and corporate clients.
- Contributed to process improvements that enhanced turnaround times.
Certification
Basic Non-Life Insurance (2015)
Timeline
Manager – Bonds Department
FPG Mercantile Insurance Co., Inc.
03.2014 - Current
Marketing Staff
Prudential Guarantee & Assurance, Inc. (Outsourced)
01.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Access Computer College
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Surety Bond Underwriting
- Risk Assessment & Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reinsurance Administration
- Financial Statement Review
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Contract Bonds
- Customs Bonds
- Judicial Bonds
- Performance Bonds