Derek Robinson Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Canada Area

Director for the Gallagher Energy Risk Services office in Calgary. Responsible for driving business development activities, including marketing and sales planning. Broad background of risk and insurance experience, coupled with management and leadership responsibilities. Effective communicator, strategic thinker, and strong on execution. Specialize in the handling of Energy accounts with complex risk profiles, international operations, and large construction projects.

Managed a book of energy clients (oil & gas, power & utilities) that required specialized energy insurance expertise. My book consisted of accounts that possessed a complex risk profile, international operations, and required a combination of tailored insurance and alternative risk financing mechanisms to manage their risks.

Calgary

Leadership and management responsibilities for the Energy Sales and Service team based in Calgary, Alberta. Responsibility for the development and implementation of strategy, goals and objectives for the energy practice group which included a team of 30 account executives plus support staff. Creation and execution of business plans, budgeting, staffing and communication with the oil & gas business community. Canadian representative for Aon's Global Energy Practice.

Leadership and Management of the property and casualty brokering operations for Western Canada. Developed and implemented a strategic realignment of the brokering operations from an office centric approach, to a collaborative and segmented model based on regional expertise and segment growth. Managed a regional team of 80 brokers plus support staff in the strategy, design and placement of insurance programs for all business sectors; including Energy, Construction, Real… Show more Leadership and Management of the property and casualty brokering operations for Western Canada. Developed and implemented a strategic realignment of the brokering operations from an office centric approach, to a collaborative and segmented model based on regional expertise and segment growth. Managed a regional team of 80 brokers plus support staff in the strategy, design and placement of insurance programs for all business sectors; including Energy, Construction, Real Estate, Transportation, Agriculture and Public Sector. Oversaw the development and implementation of new business processes, insurance products and specialty programs and facilities. Provided solutions and acted in negotiations for the resolution of complex and difficult claims. Show less

Oil Technical Accreditation, Oil And Gas

Bachelor Of Commerce, Risk Management & Insurance / Finance

Diploma, Criminology

Activities and Societies: Referee coordinator for all intramural sports in my second year