Marine Account Manager and cargo broking team leader. Specializing in managing, marketing and broking complex marine cargo, stock throughout and retail stock throughout placements.

Principal manager of marine cargo book of business. Place all new business and set renewal guidelines to customized comprehensive industry specific coverage terms at competitive premiums. Oversee high-profile cargo accounts. Educate and provide guidance on various cargo matters and claims. Manage renewal relationships with insurers domestically and in Lloyds to ensure competitive rates and terms and increase revenues. Develop streamlined online system for gathering exposure information… Show more Principal manager of marine cargo book of business. Place all new business and set renewal guidelines to customized comprehensive industry specific coverage terms at competitive premiums. Oversee high-profile cargo accounts. Educate and provide guidance on various cargo matters and claims. Manage renewal relationships with insurers domestically and in Lloyds to ensure competitive rates and terms and increase revenues. Develop streamlined online system for gathering exposure information, generating submissions and evaluating placements for comprehensive coverage (still in testing). Show less

Placing and handling broker specializing in both blue and brown water marine hull and liability exposures.

Marine underwriter at Starr Marine for all lines of business including ocean marine cargo, brown water hull, marine liability and inland marine. Underwrite to maintain profitability and grow across all lines of business. In addition to regular book of business: Assist in managing large hull accounts, yacht MGA program and largest cargo account. Assist in developing a new alternatives for underwriting platforms, processes and analysis. Assist in managing underwriter and underwriting assistant… Show more Marine underwriter at Starr Marine for all lines of business including ocean marine cargo, brown water hull, marine liability and inland marine. Underwrite to maintain profitability and grow across all lines of business. In addition to regular book of business: Assist in managing large hull accounts, yacht MGA program and largest cargo account. Assist in developing a new alternatives for underwriting platforms, processes and analysis. Assist in managing underwriter and underwriting assistant relationships to help improve efficiency. Show less

Work with various hull, liability, cargo and inland marine underwriters and assureds to address a wide range of loss control needs. Responsibilities included overseeing hull condition and valuation surveys, risk profiling of various fleets and vessel types, risk profiling of various liability accounts, risk profiling of shipyard accounts, high value cargo surveys, assist in setting loss control standards for hull, liability and cargo accounts. Work directly with assureds on high risk accounts… Show more Work with various hull, liability, cargo and inland marine underwriters and assureds to address a wide range of loss control needs. Responsibilities included overseeing hull condition and valuation surveys, risk profiling of various fleets and vessel types, risk profiling of various liability accounts, risk profiling of shipyard accounts, high value cargo surveys, assist in setting loss control standards for hull, liability and cargo accounts. Work directly with assureds on high risk accounts to develop a customized and targeted loss control plan. Show less

Engineer and surveyor with areas of specialization including damage surveys, hull and machinery, structural and mechanical system survey, pre-purcahse surveys, claim formulation and presentation, shipboard operations, cargo handling and navigation. Surveys were across blue and brown water vessels of all types, commercial terminal docks and berths, and recreational marinas and vessels requiring a more technical approach.

Investigated, handled and settled cargo damage claims. Gathered relevant information from all concerned parties and applied shipping rules and contracts to determine liable parties and limits of liability to offer claim settlements.

Sailed as an instructor onboard the Training Vessel "Kings Pointer" during the 2008 spring break cruise to assist and prepare senior midshipmen for their upcoming QMED engineer licensing exams.

Sailed with various companies aboard US flagged commercial bulk carriers, Ro-Ro vessels, tanker vessels and container ships as an engineering or deck cadet while attending USMMA.