Flora Foroughi

Managing an existing book of Commercial Lines insurance business Developing new business opportunities and initiatives Reviewing existing and potential clients' current insurance coverage, identifying improvement & cross-selling opportunities

Commercial Account Executive - Axis Insurance Managers Inc.

(2018-01 - 2025-10)

• Managing an existing book of Commercial Lines insurance business
• Developing new business opportunities and initiatives
• Reviewing existing and potential clients' current insurance coverage, identifying improvement & cross-selling opportunities
• Developing relationships and working with Insurer partners to ensure appropriate coverage for our clients
• Providing friendly, professional service, staying on top of priorities
• Taking ownership of the work and actions
• Doing what it takes to ensure an exceptional customer experience

Personal Line Insurance Advisor - The Co-operators

(2014-01 - 2018-12)

• Sales, service and profitable growth of personal lines insurance products
• Advise and recommend coverages and policies that best meet client needs.
• Prospect and cross sell by identifying and recommending additional products/services that benefit the client.
• Respond to client questions and concerns, resolve customer complaints and escalate issues appropriately.
• Meet and exceed consistently all sales and performance goals that leads to efficient operation.
• Contribute and offer ideas and constructive feedback at weekly sales and training meetings.
• Interview prospective clients and review their existing policies which enabled to provide them with the best coverage and premium options available based on their insurance needs.

Co-Founder, Sales/Operations Manager - Abet Import/Export International

(2005-01 - 2013-12)

Retail (Tiara Jewelry), Wholesale (Jueles Wholesale)

• Owned and managed two downtown locations, providing a variety of fashion jewelry and ladies accessories.
• Managed all aspects of the business, including customer service, sales, purchasing, and Human Resources.
• Identified, sourced and negotiated terms of manufacture, purchase and delivery of fashion jewelry and accessories from worldwide suppliers, including China, Hong Kong, India, Turkey, Brazil, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Iran and Russia.
• Coordinated, planned and contributed to trade shows and special events.

M.A - English Literature - Tehran University

Certificate - Accounting assistant - Capilano University

License - Level 2 Insurance License BC (CIP) - Insurance Institute