Lea Basham

She is a results-driven business development and insurance professional with over six years of experience in strategic partnerships, sales management, and client relationship building across the insurance, financial services, and M&A sectors. Currently serving as Business Development Manager at Aegis General Insurance's Travel and Event Cancellation Division, she drives strategic partnerships with hotels, event platforms, and travel providers, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting through close and developing targeted outbound campaigns across LinkedIn, email, and industry events. She also represents the company at industry conferences and trade shows to drive brand visibility and deal flow. Prior to this role, she served as Insurance Sales Specialist at Allstate, where she managed the allocation of 40+ sales opportunities daily to a multi-state sales team and delivered tailored insurance recommendations through detailed needs assessments. Her experience includes serving as Mergers and Acquisitions Sales Analyst at Benchmark International, executing high-volume B2B outreach campaigns, and as Mortgage Specialist at Navy Federal Credit Union and Regions Bank, where she customized loan offerings and built lasting customer relationships. She is recognized as a strategic, consultative, and high-energy sales professional who excels at building partnerships, driving revenue growth, and delivering exceptional client experiences.