John Bovis
Gilbert
Summary
Licensed insurance agent with expertise in complex insurance policies and risk management strategies. Proven ability to advocate for clients' needs and negotiate optimal coverage options. Successful in building professional relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction. Consistently drives growth through strategic sales tactics and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Agent
IGNITIST
Harleysville
03.2023 - 04.2026
- Identified customer needs and recommended suitable products, increasing overall satisfaction.
- Cultivated client relationships through effective communication and personalized service, enhancing customer loyalty.
- Presented product demonstrations to effectively highlight features and benefits.
- Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, fostering long-term client loyalty.
Insurance Agent
HEALTHIQ
Gilbert
03.2022 - Current
- Facilitated enrollment of Medicare-eligible clients into optimal Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, enhancing client satisfaction and coverage options.
- Conducted outbound calls to gather critical information from clients and websites, ensuring accurate and timely enrollments.
- Collaborated with vendors such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield to streamline enrollment processes and improve service delivery.
- Maintained health licenses across 35 states to ensure compliance and service accessibility.
INSURANCE AGENT
HEALTH PLAN ONE
Gilbert
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Consulted and enrolled Medicare-eligible clients in tailored Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans, ensuring they received optimal prescription drug coverage.
- Conducted outbound and inbound calls to efficiently gather and verify client information for accurate enrollment.
- Collaborated with major insurance vendors including Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield to streamline enrollment processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded enrollment quotas during annual enrollment periods.
- Maintained life and health licenses across 35 states.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
EXEBRIDGE
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Opened new market and closed sizeable contracts since initial hire, generating > $11M in sales since 2012 and achieving 100% to 280% of quota annually.
- Acted as a value-added reseller (VAR) for hardware and software, contributing to $25M in annual revenue.
- Represented leading brands including Cisco, Dell and HP as the 1 st company representative in the Pacific Northwest.
- Initially hired by Letigre prior to acquisition by Exebridge in 2014.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
GROUPWARE TECHNOLOGY, INC
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Cultivated key SLED accounts, generating $2.2M in sales in first year.
- Established vendor relationships resulting in $1M contract with local municipality, creating new revenue channel and contributing to $5M in regional sales and securing contract with largest school district in Seattle.
- Managed sales and account operations in Seattle metro area, specializing in networking systems (Brocade, Cisco, Netapp, EMC midrange NAS systems).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASkills
- Insurance sales
- Client enrollment
- Insurance compliance
- B2B sales
- Lead generation
- Sales forecasting
- Client relationship management
- Product demonstration
Personal Information
- Title: Insurance Agent
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Insurance Producer License
- Life & Health Insurance License
Additional Information
Business Requirements Analysis, Client Relations, Risk Management, Customer Experience, Client Retention, Prospecting, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Full Sales Lifecycle, Inside Sales / Outside Sales, Pricing Strategy, Service Delivery Management, Presentation Skills, Territory Management, Pipeline Management, Contract Negotiation, Client Relationship Management (CRM) Systems.
Assessments
- Sales skills, Highly Proficient, 12/01/22
- Influencing and negotiating with customers, Highly Proficient, 12/01/22
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 01/01/23
Timeline
Sales Agent
IGNITIST
03.2023 - 04.2026
Insurance Agent
HEALTHIQ
03.2022 - Current
INSURANCE AGENT
HEALTH PLAN ONE
05.2017 - 01.2022
ACCOUNT MANAGER
EXEBRIDGE
01.2013 - 12.2017
ACCOUNT MANAGER
GROUPWARE TECHNOLOGY, INC
01.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Iowa