Versatile risk management leader with proven track record starting up and turning around risk management functions. Successful in controlling the cost of risk by identifying, preventing and mitigating risk, achieving the appropriate risk transfer/insurance, and aggressively managing complicated workers compensation/catastrophic claims. • Proven ability to introduce fresh ideas, identify problems, establish a clear strategy and implement precise action plans with detailed accountability and ambitious goals.• Adept at streamlining processes and procedures, improving operations and functionality.• Skilled at negotiation and conflict resolution.• Experience and intimate knowledge of:- Insurance operations, underwriting, claims management and EHS/loss control processes.- Workers compensation, self-insurance and risk financing mechanisms. - Loss trending and detailed analysis. - Nuances of NCCI, state and national compliance standards.- All property and casualty lines of coverage and related processes• Engaging and in-demand speaker and seminar presenter of complex information and concepts.