A tested and proven Director of Risk Management with extensive experience in key risk management areas - Insurance & Claims Responsibility / Risk Management Consulting / Captive Underwriting and Claims Management / Insurance Budgeting and Allocation Implementation / Risk Finance Planning and Design / Construction Wrap-Ups / Start Up BusinessComplex Insurance Placements – Most interesting challenges have been in the placement and renewals in one of the most complicated and challenging insurance markets, construction insurance. Also, managed the formation and operations of a single parent captive insurance company. Insurance Procurement Leader – Annually lead the team through the renewal and placement of five distinct internationally placed insurance programs with multiple lines of coverage. Reviewed the completed insurance placement applications and lead the discussion of insurance broker/underwriter meetings and presentations in Europe, Bermuda and the US. Managed the entire insurance portfolio and provided the insurance and self-insurance premium allocation methodology across the agency.Captive Officer and Chief Underwriter – Served as captive secretary and sole underwriter for all insurance coverages placed by the organization’s insurance captive insurance company. Directed the daily operations of the captive through staff supervision and guidance, which included the review and payment of all claims. Instrumental in the success and growth of a captive insurance company saving the entity over $100 million in premium over a 6 year period.International Experience – Intimately familiar with the structure and composition of European and Bermudian placed insurance policies and programs while maintaining relationships with many foreign based insurance professionals.