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I am responsible for developing risk management and insurances strategies for the company,

Global oversight of multi-national insurance programs, corporate risk assessment

Directed all aspects of this member-driven Medical Professional & Workers Compensation Insurance company’s activities. Spearheaded the execution of annual operating plans including budgets, long- and short-term strategic planning, and marketing plans. Demonstrated progressive operational control over all divisions for general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability. 📌 Generated record profit for company, implemented improved processes and refined financial discipline.

Recognized as the “go-to” person for senior-level administrators and C-suite executives, as the initiator of new process and design models that engaged insurance and risk management at the start of any new entity or venture.Analytical executive oversight and accountability for financial operations related to insurance for a not-for-profit integrated health system of 15 hospitals and 1,600 physicians with almost $5B in revenue. Management of Self-Insured Trust (approximately $50M in liabilities), risk retention group ($5M in revenue) and captive cell ($2M premiums). Acted as an active agent of organizational change. Measured, monitored and remediated liability risks, gaps in insurance coverage, and operational disconnects, tracking unit progress in management reports.Notable Accomplishments: 📌Provided the leadership, strategic direction, communication skills, and domain expertise to restore the reputation and trust of risk management and insurance company-wide through cost effective finance and business solutions.📌Capitalized on a deep background in P&C insurance procurement for hospital systems, including all management liability lines, to conduct a gap analysis that evaluated the adequacy of existing programs.📌Achieved $2.2M in annual savings by driving insurance renewal bids and coverage re-structures with Board approval that addressed corporate self-insurance mechanisms (trust and captives) on reinsurance placements.📌Spearheaded a four-year initiative that ensured full capture of payor reimbursements for the organization, collaborating with the SVP of revenue cycle to engage 11 departments with 52 participants and create a long-range onboarding and credentialing IT system and process.📌Charted a course for career development for a high potential Director and Insurance Manager, which included required and elective continuing education classes and HR training.

Directed a team of nineteen, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Oversaw operations of corporate risk management and property and casualty insurance. Leadership oversight of Environmental, Safety and Regulatory Compliance, Transportation and Fleet Management, Building Facility Services, and Homeland Security Department for this agricultural cooperative that manufactures and distributes fertilizers, feed, seed, and other farm supplies. Promoted to Vice President after completion of a successful workers' compensation project and shoring up the insurance program.Notable Accomplishments: 📌Conducted an Enterprise Risk Management assessment with the Board of Directors and gained CEO and CFO funding for an ERM program that addressed areas of the highest priority and impact on the organization. 📌Collaborated with the Deputy Secretary and staff of the Department of Homeland Security Chemical Security Division (CSD) to develop sound chemical security practices that made field reps more aware of potential legal and regulatory ramifications.📌Instituted business interruption plans for the Fertilizer Unit that protected the most profitable company unit from a potentially catastrophic loss that was mitigated.

Reported to the President of Southern States Insurance Exchange (SSIE) and responsible for daily operations of this reciprocal insurance company subsidiary of SSC. This role was handled concurrently with the VP, Risk Management and Insurance Services.Notable Accomplishments: 📌Gained a reinstated "A" rating from AM Best, which reflected improved financial discipline and processes.📌Drove measurable and continuous improvements by streamlining Underwriting and Claims Department processes through the implementation of updated policies and procedures.