Robert Blodgett Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Greater San Diego Area

Directed the insurance needs of more than 100 commercial properties in both San Diego and Imperial Counties. Responsibilities included managing claims and risk management for coverages that included the following:• Property and Liability • Cyber Security• Employment Practices Liability• Builders Risk• CrimeClaims oversight was extremely diverse and included handling coverages mentioned above including: • All liability and property losses• Setting appropriate loss reserves • Reporting, coordinating, and creating loss strategies• Resolving liability cases prior to plaintiff counsel representation• Overseeing all litigated cases. This includes assigning defense counsel, monitoring legal strategy, managing legal costs, determining mediation strategies, evaluating demands, and defining pre-trial activities. A few high-profile claims include: Golf cart child fatality Cyber ransom attack (approx. $700,000 ($150,000 ransom demand) Commercial arson fires National catastrophe team (CAT duty) for hurricanes, wildfire, and earthquake

San Diego

Worked as self-employed independent contractor as well as within an agency, Jacob Tyler, to provide integrated strategic planning and implementation to small and medium-sized companies. Provided counsel and support in identifying communication strategies of all types, from developing strategic approaches to image management, issue problem solving, staff and vendor supervision oversight, and ensure the smooth operation of all account work and client service issues. Consistently maintained a high-standard performance record via exceptional service, follow-through, and specific attention to detail which resulted in higher client satisfaction and retention.

San Diego, California, United States

Senior level responsibilities with integrated communications offering a variety of services, including traditional public relations, strategic internal and external communications and content writing among other duties.

San Diego, California, United States

Worked as self-employed independent contractor as well as within an agency, Jacob Tyler, to provide integrated strategic planning and implementation to support corporate and public outreach. Provided counsel and support in identifying communication strategies of all types, developing strategic approach to image management, issue problem solving, staff and vendor supervision oversight, and ensure the smooth operation of all account work and client service issues. Consistently maintain a high-standard performance record via exceptional service, follow-through, and specific attention to detail which has resulted in higher client satisfaction and retention. Work closely with General Counsel and outside counsel of clients to manage high profile litigation-related issues and to create methods for crisis and problem management.

San Diego, California, United States

Developed and managed strategic public relations and marketing programs working with team for Quicken TurboTax. Results and duties included:• Managed communications program which accounted for a 40 percent gain in number of articles (3,629) and a 30 percent increase in number of impressions (484 million) • Directed the development and implementation of an ongoing review program winning the overwhelming majority (80 percent) of consumer, business and trade reviews

Various: California, Illinois, Washington

Handled all forms of property, casualty, commercial claims, with significant experience handling complex disaster claims, including mass construction losses in California. Supervised litigation against insureds, supervised appointed counsel and coordinated with insureds to answer questions and provide assurance about the process. Analyzed policy terms as they related to coverage issues/disputes, conducted coverage and claims investigations, and provided input on risk management-related issues. Also served as Manager of Public Affairs, interfacing with national and regional teams responsible for all aspects of public relations, government relations, internal communications, training, and marketing communications.