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Proud to be a numbers guy, who goes beyond the formulas. Privileged to have worked alongside many strong and passionate insurance professionals.Enjoying helping AXIS Re provide service to the Canadian Insurance market. Over the last year have helped triple writings in Canada by making connections with the market and developing Canadian pricing models.Previously, with the support of colleagues, was able to make decisions and have recommendations acted on, that led to a significant portion of the over $4 billion ICBC has made in net profits over the last 20 years.FROM A REINSURANCE PERSPECTIVENow responsible for developing pricing for the Canadian market and enhancing customer relations.Previously, handled all primary insurer aspects of reinsurance. Negotiated contract wordings and rates. Managed the process of selecting a broker. Reviewed earthquake models, produced by the broker, and determined appropriate protection levels. Analyzed and negotiated commutations.FROM A RATEMAKING PERSPECTIVEHave led the ratemaking team. Extensive experience in indicated rate level changes and relativity studies, overlaid with business perspective, considering market position and profit opportunities. Led the development of GLM pricing models.FROM A LOSS RESERVING PERSPECTIVEHave led a loss reserving team. Have participated in major product change analyses. Have dug down to determine sources of underlying trends, including claims handling practices and safety technology practices.FROM AN UNDERWRITING PERSPECTIVELed product development, developed policy wordings, and determined who had to be individually underwritten.FROM A PURE BUSINESS PERSPECTIVESpent years as the sponsor for point of sale/policy admin system upgrades. Designed ICBC’s broker remuneration model. Led the negotiation with ICBC’s brokers on the second strategic accord. Sponsored the conversion of brokers from a dedicated connectivity network to one based on the internet.

Listed skills include Reinsurance, Underwriting, Risk Management, Property And Casualty Insurance, and 20 others.