Leiza Mckenna Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Develops, manages, administers, and valuates the proper insuring and scheduling of fine arts with both internal stakeholders and external customers.• Reviews professional appraisals as needed to determine underwriting risks.• Develops and maintains a nationwide network of fine arts appraisers.• Works with Risk Control to assist during the cost estimating process to develop replacement cost values. • Assists Claims as needed with evaluations of coverage and interpretation of… Show more • Develops, manages, administers, and valuates the proper insuring and scheduling of fine arts with both internal stakeholders and external customers.• Reviews professional appraisals as needed to determine underwriting risks.• Develops and maintains a nationwide network of fine arts appraisers.• Works with Risk Control to assist during the cost estimating process to develop replacement cost values. • Assists Claims as needed with evaluations of coverage and interpretation of appraisals.• Establishes and provides direction for the development of underwriting protocols regarding fine arts and best practices for protection of fine arts. • Develops content and maintains a company web page to serve as a resource for fine arts information. • Conducts extensive research and data collection to identify client's source of risk, loss and costs. Compiles facts from on-site visits and various reports and databases to assess existing practices and identify needs.• Provides support to the underwriting process by providing an overall opinion of the risk. Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

*Conducted extensive research and data collection to identify client's source of risk, loss and costs. Compiles facts from on-site visits and various reports and databases to assess existing practices and identify needs. *Utilized advanced software applications to help find effective solutions to clients risk services needs. Prepares technical reports which reports and evaluates data.*Maintained effective relationships with clients, brokers, vendors and internal departments. Ensured… Show more *Conducted extensive research and data collection to identify client's source of risk, loss and costs. Compiles facts from on-site visits and various reports and databases to assess existing practices and identify needs. *Utilized advanced software applications to help find effective solutions to clients risk services needs. Prepares technical reports which reports and evaluates data.*Maintained effective relationships with clients, brokers, vendors and internal departments. Ensured accurate and concise communication and mutual understanding. Kept clients informed of support material available and outside resources relevant to identify client's safety concerns.*Participated in safety training of clients and oversees implementation of programs. Provided technical support to assist with implementation of recommendations and service plans. Show less

*Examines artwork of artists using current techniques and methodologies to establish authenticity and value. *Determines valuation of individual artwork for insurance purposes, damage and loss, family division or collateral.*Employs protocols for due diligence in valuation, using detailed knowledge of artist, history of work, and understanding of current market values and trends. *Compiles findings in written appraisal reports for official use by clients. *Conducts research into… Show more *Examines artwork of artists using current techniques and methodologies to establish authenticity and value. *Determines valuation of individual artwork for insurance purposes, damage and loss, family division or collateral.*Employs protocols for due diligence in valuation, using detailed knowledge of artist, history of work, and understanding of current market values and trends. *Compiles findings in written appraisal reports for official use by clients. *Conducts research into artwork intended for auction and private sale, assessing values and providing details of provenance. *Serves clients for expert witness testimony in Louisiana state courts Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

•Coordinated the College’s Risk Management Program by working with responsible units to ensure program components are in place•Processed, submitted, and tracked liability claims, including but not limited to vehicular accidents, accidents involving students, employees, and visitors, and damage to college and third-party property. Managed all aspects of catastrophe claims in conjunction with FEMA and GOHSEP•Provided guidance and recommended internal controls to College departments to… Show more •Coordinated the College’s Risk Management Program by working with responsible units to ensure program components are in place•Processed, submitted, and tracked liability claims, including but not limited to vehicular accidents, accidents involving students, employees, and visitors, and damage to college and third-party property. Managed all aspects of catastrophe claims in conjunction with FEMA and GOHSEP•Provided guidance and recommended internal controls to College departments to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations•Assisted with internal, administrative investigations as requested by the Chancellor•Ensured safety inspections of all buildings on all campuses are conducted and documented each quarter Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

· • Assisted Executive Director with multiple registrar duties including maintaining art collection records, overseeing object handling, creating and reviewing insurance art loan contracts and policies, recording condition of artwork, and supervising transportation and storage logistics• Responsible for auction house/art dealer negotiations involving marketing and sale of non-permanent gallery works• Examined artwork of fine art collection and other artists using current techniques and… Show more · • Assisted Executive Director with multiple registrar duties including maintaining art collection records, overseeing object handling, creating and reviewing insurance art loan contracts and policies, recording condition of artwork, and supervising transportation and storage logistics• Responsible for auction house/art dealer negotiations involving marketing and sale of non-permanent gallery works• Examined artwork of fine art collection and other artists using current techniques and methodologies to establish authenticity and value• Employed protocols for due diligence in valuation, using detailed knowledge of artist, history of work, and understanding of current market values and trends• Compiled findings in written appraisal reports for official use by the research center • Conducted research into artwork intended for auction and private sale, assessing retail replacement values and providing details of provenance. Determine valuation of individual artwork for insurance purposes • Developed comprehensive series of spreadsheets cataloging and detailing art collection, facilitating access and retrieval of up-to-date information on all gallery works Show less

Houston, Tx/Baltimore, Md Area

•Adjusted claims and managed a full service property and liability claims department•Advanced knowledge of multi-line insurance coverage including property, liability, and auto•Maintained accurate reserves and managed self-insured retentions in excess of $200,000•Supervised staff in Houston and Baltimore; established the Baltimore claims office•Assisted clients by developing ways to reduce exposures and claim frequency for all coverage lines through educational seminars, site… Show more •Adjusted claims and managed a full service property and liability claims department•Advanced knowledge of multi-line insurance coverage including property, liability, and auto•Maintained accurate reserves and managed self-insured retentions in excess of $200,000•Supervised staff in Houston and Baltimore; established the Baltimore claims office•Assisted clients by developing ways to reduce exposures and claim frequency for all coverage lines through educational seminars, site inspections, and safety reviews Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Graduated with Honors

Professional Certificate, Appraisal Studies In Fine And Decorative Arts