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Westchester, Il, Us

Westchester, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois

Global interaction, collaboration, coordination and negotiation with senior level management, reporting directly to CUOAct as CEO/CUO representative within internal/external compliance, audit and regulatory activitiesPrepare, organize and update reports presented directly to Office of CEOLead, drive and manage internal/external corporate governanceSupport internal/external reporting, monitoring, attestation and regulatory/quality requirementsMonitor and support of the development of new products and standardsManagement of quality and compliance across all underwriting functions and geographiesCreate tools to improve quality and drive business-review processConsult on management of MGA/MGU/Facilities/Programs business to ensure adherence to corporate and underwriting standardsSet structure, rules and create tools for MGA/MGU/Facilities/Programs business to meet data quality and profitability expectationsMonitor general and industry-specific news sources for information pertaining to underwriting and disseminating company-wide (tools: red24, RepRisk, S&P Global Market Intelligence)Monitor catastrophic events globally and recommend business action specific to geographic region, i.e. moratoriums, to senior management (tools: red24, RepRisk, RSOE EDIS, Google Earth Pro)Membership in trade association committees (APCIA), gathering information to steer underwriting governance, providing feedback and advocacy on issues facing industryAct as world-wide subject matter expert on underwriting and business process topicsAssist and liaise with Claims leadership on Underwriting topics (Large Loss Triage, Ex-Gratia/PLE)Ground-up development, maintenance and implementation of new quality control process and IT tools for UnderwritingManage and report on Claims data to Underwriting leadershipFacilitate and coordinate the triage of large claimsDesign and conduct conceptual as well as practical training on Underwriting and Governance topics

Implementation management, configuration, testing and training of new business process initiative and related software, providing training to all levels of department.Comprehensive analysis, configuration and setting of requirements for new software, monitoring implementation and capturing metrics.Extensive communication with brokers/agencies and internal departments to research and resolve issues, responding to inquiries and questionsMaintain relationship with broker/agent to create needs analysis to expedite quoting, maximizing underwriter capacity to provide utmost level of serviceTake lead in broker/agent communication on specific accounts: seeking renewal needs, pricing targets, market outlook and potential competition, reporting findings to underwriterSeek post-issuance feedback from broker/agent to constantly improve quality and recognize cross-sell opportunitiesMonitor for and report on cross-sell opportunities, liaising with Market Management and UnderwritingParticipate in meetings with business unit and operations leadership, contributing technical, system and broker/agent relationship knowledgeOwnership of underwriting support activities, ensuring quality, consistency and timelinessPrepare underwriting and risk presentations: exposures, rating, claims analysis, updated account informationManage account documentation: quotations, actuarial models, reinsurance contracts, endorsements, cancellations and ensure proper filingAssist in training of new hires, supporting group sessions and providing ad hoc guidance and mentoringAct as a technical resource on more complex accounts, endorsements and service/technical issuesCross train with other business units to improve personal and team efficiencyLeverage technical, compliance and process expertise to inform underwriting decisionsShadow with other business units to gain complete understanding of insurance marketplace and current corporate strategy

Schaumburg, Il

Train new-hires on the compliant construction of an international insurance programCompile, parse, document and store information pertaining to over 200 countries, 2,000 professionals and 7,000 accountsAnalyze and maintain an interface containing over 600 transactions with over $5 million in premium dailySupport collaboration across an international and multicultural workforceFacilitate web-based and in-person meetings to convey news, network updates and corporate strategyParticipate in and help manage projects of global scaleLocalize and distribute communications on global business climate, tax, regulation and network conditions company-wideTrain new employees in software structure, data quality, operating expectations and international communicationConceive, implement and manage reports to improve productivity and support the timely booking of premium

Schaumburg, Il

Expertise in Insurance-specific IT systems, databases and reportsSupport and maintain data feeds and reporting to Government entitiesDrive application improvements by working with data architects and software engineersInteract with internal and external users (insureds, brokers/agents, governments) and tailor support to their needsSupport MGA/MGU/Facilities partners and monitor adherence of company operating standardsDevelop and maintain positive relationships with disparate groups: Programming, IT, Business Analysts, and UnderwritingAnalyze user need, recommend processes and enforce best practicesAssist in development of procedures for inquiry prioritization and establish support guidelinesIdentify training and process improvement opportunities and develop recommendationsExpertise in Policy structuring i.e. clearance, registration, rating, booking and endorsement

Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States

Oversee and support risk management activityAssist the ownership in the review and negotiation of policies and agreements Liaise with subcontractors and vendors to assess risk management framework, identifying coverage gaps and over-insurance.Facilitate inspections of worksitesPrepare reports of risk and workers' compensation data for insurers and regulatory bodiesAid in the assessment, evaluation, prioritization, and update of risks for all programs and projects.Contribute to regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and confirm risks.Review and budget cost of mitigation actions, evaluate ongoing risk mitigation actions.Prepare assessment briefings for insurers and program managementSupport carriers in researching claims, providing evidence and documentation.Manage timelines around Chapter 7, responding to creditor inquiries.Support bankruptcy managers to collect and provide records and maintain bankruptcy plan

Bachelors Of Science, Economics, History

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Economics Club, Boxing ClubDiverse curriculum including: Industrial Organization Public Finance.

Associates Of Arts, Economics, History, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Dean’s Honor List, President’s Honor Roll, Model Illinois Government (MIG), Martial Arts Club, Wrestling.