Ernest Freeman Email & Phone Number

Northern, Il

United States

I am currently Vice President of Loss Control Engineering (LCE) responsible for management of staff and programs for Treaty Engineering, Custom Account Engineering, HSB Thermography Services and TOGA® Fluid Analysis Program within the HSB Loss Control Engineering department. I joined HSB as a Field Inspector in 1987. Prior to joining HSB I was an engineer in the U.S Navy for nine years where I was responsible for maintaining and operating mechanical electrical equipment. I was an Instructor at the Navy Engineering School at Great Lakes, IL for three years, where I taught propulsion engineering, thermal dynamics, pneumatic-hydraulic controls and boiler operation and maintenance. I have 40 years experience maintaining, operating and inspecting electrical and mechanical equipment. I have a strong background and knowledge in loss prevention, project management, equipment breakdown reinsurance, client management as well as specialty expertise and practical experience in, equipment breakdown risk assessment, severity and frequency analysis and electrical loss prevention and infrared thermography.I graduated from the Navy Propulsion School of Engineering in 1979 and I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Kennedy-Western University. I am a member of The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and I am a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA); Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) and a Certified Level I Thermographer.

Responsible for managing the profitability as the assigned risk manager for client companies. Responsible for assuring a minimum profit margin for each client. Develops monthly, quarterly and yearly reports outlining profitability and analysis of claims. Develops and implements risk management strategies to reduce exposure, create value and improve overall profitability. Develops opportunities to meet client needs by integrating additional strategic products into the clients markets. Provides consultative risk management services to clients in support of their business objectives. Conducts large loss analysis and develops recommendations to reduce exposures and prevent a reoccurrence. Uses risk management analysis to direct resources to reduce exposure, thus improving profitability and maximizing expenses.

Responsible for assessing the needs of client companies and their customers and creating alliances between HSB and Client Companies to leverage the knowledge and experience of our respective organizations

Responsible for managing Special Risk Manufacturing accounts. Coordinates the implementation of the service plan for each account on a National scope. Responsible for providing technical support to Engineering personnel. Performs risk evaluations of manufacturing facilities for the purpose of determining potential loss events for direct and indirect exposures. Provides recommendations to customers to assist in reducing potential equipment failures.

Responsible for immediate supervision of all aspects of the branch office engineering operations. This includes claims, inspection, budget planning, and personnel training. Additional responsibilities include assignment to Client companies as the Loss Control Representative.

Responsible for reviewing risk evaluations, field reports, and investigation reports in order to prevent and control losses. Responsible for providing technical support to branch and regional personnel.

Responsible for directing approximately eight Boiler Machinery Inspectors with direct involvement in significant risk evaluations and accident investigations. Instructs, trains and guides assigned Inspectors as required. Establishes and follows personnel development plans.

Perform inspections on medium to high hazard exposures including, but not limited to, light and heavy manufacturing locations. Responsible for handling jurisdictional certification, claim investigations, risk evaluations, and shop inspections.

Responsible for managing the operations, repairs and budget of a machinery room supplying water, heat and electrical power onboard an aircraft carrier. Assigned as an Instructor to the Navy Engineering School at Great Lakes, IL for three years, where I taught propulsion engineering, thermal dynamics, and pneumatic controls.

Diploma, Propulsion Engineering, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Master Training Specialist Navy Propulsion School of EnigneeringU.S. Navy Propulsion Engineering School, Great.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Focused on Business Management and Marketing. Wrote final paper on the Consultative Process.