Colony Specialty
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Colony Specialty Employees
iCat April 2012 - Present
Colony Specialty A Division of Ago Group June 1996 - March 2012
Colony Specialty June 1996 - March 2012
Colony Specialty January 1996 - March 2012
Interstate Fire and Casualty 1996 - 2012
Colony Specialty 1996 - 2011
Colony Specialty 1996 - 2011
Hyatt Hotels Corporation August 1990 - June 2005
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company 1996 - 2001
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center January 1991 - January 1996
Skills
Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Organizational Change, Customer, Training & Development, Phone Skills, Phone Etiquette, Policy, Insurance Claims, Claims, Reserving, Hotel Reservations, PBX, Front Office, Claim, Customer Service, Insurance, Employee Training, Commercial Lines, Casualty, Claims Management, Liability, Commercial Insurance
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1991 — 1995
HMTA, Hospitality Management
Metropolitan State College 1990 — 1995
BA, Hospitality Management
Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School 1986 — 1990
Liberty Mutual Insurance March 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty October 2012 - March 2014
Colony Specialty February 2011 - October 2012
Colony Specialty December 2007 - October 2012
Colony Specialty August 2006 - December 2007
Colony Specialty June 2006 - August 2006
Farmers Insurance Agency - Ken Garry 2005 - 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Risk Analysis, Written and Verbal..., Customer Relations, Leading Projects, Insurance, Underwriting, General Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Brokers, Umbrella Insurance, Legal Liability, Commercial Lines, Property & Casualty..., Excess, Claim, Subrogation, D&O, Property, Excess & Surplus Lines, Professional Liability, Financial Risk, Marketing, Claims Management, Risk Management, Workers Compensation, Claim Investigation, Commercial Insurance, Management, Litigation Management, CPCU, Reinsurance, Liability, Casualty, Liability Analysis, Inland Marine, Employment Practices...
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 2004 — 2007
BA, Business, Management
Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Company August 2013 - Present
Colony Specialty 2012 - 2013
Colony Specialty 2005 - March 2012
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Liability, Underwriting, Commercial Lines, Insurance, Legal Liability, Liability Analysis, Customer Service, Excess & Surplus Lines, D&O, CPCU, Accident, Excess, Employment Practices..., Inland Marine
Education
SUNY Utica
Bachelor's degree, Human Services, General
Cazenovia College
Associate of Arts (AA), Human Services, General
The Hive Solution July 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty April 2007 - February 2013
Georgia Farm Bureau August 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Leadership, Sales, Team Building, Management, Training, Payroll, Office Management, Invoicing, Retail, Project Management, Administrative..., Telephone Skills, Social Networking
Education
Bauder College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.65
Colony Specialty October 2005 - Present
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Commercial Lines, Property, Casualty, General Insurance, Professional Liability, Umbrella Insurance, Underwriting, Brokers, Casualty Insurance
Education
New York Career Institute
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Colony Specialty January 2013 - Present
Skills
Underwriting, Inland Marine, Property & Casualty..., Insurance, Casualty, Operations Management, Umbrella Insurance, D&O, Commercial Lines, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Legal Liability, Commercial Insurance, Excess
Education
Radford University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. May 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty April 2012 - May 2014
Colony Specialty April 2011 - April 2012
Colony Specialty August 2005 - April 2011
Koch Hydrocarbon Company July 1998 - August 2005
Farstad Oil Inc. October 1995 - July 1998
Skills
Underwriting, Commercial Lines, Commercial Insurance, Casualty, Insurance, Liability, General Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Brokers, Excess, Property, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Business Process..., Business Requirements, Contract Management
Education
University of San Diego 1981 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics
Colony Specialty June 2015 - Present
Maxum Specialty Insurance Group February 2012 - June 2015
Maxum Specialty Insurance Group January 2009 - February 2012
Maxum Specialty Insurance Group July 2006 - December 2008
Maxum Specialty Insurance Group June 2005 - July 2006
The Windward Group May 2002 - June 2005
RLI Insurance Company October 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Underwriting, General Liability..., Excess Liability..., Excess & Surplus Lines, Property & Casualty..., Brokerage, Casualty Insurance, Liability, Commercial Insurance, General Insurance, Insurance, Property, Umbrella Insurance, Excess
Education
Excelsior College 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business, with concentration in Risk Management and Insurance
Alabama Southern Community College 1991 — 1993
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Great American Insurance January 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty July 2014 - December 2014
AIG October 2009 - July 2014
STV May 2006 - October 2009
Fuss & O'Neill May 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Insurance, Underwriting, Environmental Awareness, Liability, Sampling
Education
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2006
Water Management and Hydrological Sciences (Ecohydrology)
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science and Environmental Geology
IFG Companies December 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty November 2013 - December 2014
Aspen Insurance July 2013 - December 2013
Aspen Insurance January 2011 - July 2013
The Hartford 2009 - 2010
The Hartford 2008 - 2009
The Hartford 2007 - 2008
The Hartford 2006 - 2007
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Property & Casualty..., General Insurance, Inland Marine, Marine Insurance, Six Sigma, Property, Commercial Insurance, Liability, Commercial Lines, Casualty, Reinsurance
Education
New York University 2009 — 2012
MS, Masters of Science in Management & Information Systems
University of Michigan 2002 — 2006
Ann Arbor, MI, BA
Colony Specialty June 2012 - Present
Liberty Mutual Insurance June 2007 - May 2012
Sentry Insurance June 2004 - June 2007
CRS 2001 - 2002
Sierra Insurance Company 1999 - 2002
Skills
Claim Investigation, Claims Handling, Commercial Insurance, Casualty, Customer Service, Claims Management, Claims Investigations, Claims Resolution, Personal Injury..., Litigation Management, Negotiation, Research, Personal Injury, Transportation, Mediation, Auto Claims, Settlement, Goal Oriented, Social Media, Phone Etiquette, Self-driven, Microsoft Word, 10 Key, Employee Training, PC, Internet, Organization, Mentoring, Casualty Insurance, Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Claim, Property Damage
Education
Arapahoe Community College
Chatfield Senior High School
Colony Specialty Claims Manager, Umbrella/ExcessACE GroupApril 2012 - Present
ACE Group June 2009 - April 2012
Zurich North America August 2007 - June 2009
Zurich North America May 2006 - August 2007
Zurich North America April 2003 - May 2006
Zurich North America May 2001 - April 2003
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Management, resolution..., Litigation Management, Property & Casualty..., Claim, Claims Management, Insurance Law, Liability, Casualty, Litigation, Mediation, General Insurance, Insurance, Legal Liability, Underwriting, Commercial Insurance, Property Damage
Education
Dowling College 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, History
Colony Specialty May 2014 - April 2015
Colony Specialty October 2011 - May 2014
The Main Street America Group 2006 - 2011
Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group 2002 - 2006
Comp First 2000 - 2002
Hanover Insurance Company 1985 - 2000
Skills
Casualty, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Lines, Customer Service, General Insurance, Insurance, Leadership, Legal Liability, Liability, Professional Liability, Property, Umbrella Insurance, Underwriting, Workers Compensation, Casualty Insurance
Education
Old Dominion University 1974 — 1978
BS, Special Education
Colony Specialty May 2012 - Present
Zurich N.A. November 2010 - May 2012
Zurich N.A. November 2005 - November 2010
Skills
Liability, Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Reinsurance, Casualty, Insurance, Commercial Lines, Legal Liability, General Insurance, Professional Liability, Brokers, Casualty Insurance, Risk Management
Education
Illinois State University 1984 — 1989
B.S.
Captial One September 2014 - Present
Capital One September 2014 - Present
Capital One October 2012 - September 2014
Colony Specialty March 2006 - June 2011
Colony Specialty March 2006 - June 2011
Skills
Strong oral and written..., Detail oriented with..., Excellent analytical..., Proficient in Microsoft..., Proficient in Tsys,..., Extremely knowledgeable..., Claim, Credit Cards, Fraud, Insurance, Underwriting
Education
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College 2013 — 2016
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Current GPA: 3.4
ECPI Technical College 1997 — 1998
Associate's Degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Honor grauduate: GPA: 3.7
Colony Specialty August 2012 - Present
Blackhawk Lacrosse Club February 2012 - Present
Free Lance Web Design December 2010 - November 2012
Brown Miller Group May 2012 - June 2012
Bank of America January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Excel Pivot, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Workflows, Data Mining, SharePoint Designer, Data Warehousing, InfoPath, InfoPath Forms, Excel Dashboards, SharePoint, Project Management, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Adobe Professional, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, Workflow Applications, Microsoft Excel, Creative Problem Solving, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Advertising, Coaching, Business Development, Brand Development, Market Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Blogging, Product Development, Digital Media, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Website Development, Strategy, SEO, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Insurance, WordPress, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, PowerPoint
Education
MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, University of South Carolina 2011 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management
Massey University 2009 — 2009
BS, International Business & Advertising
Colony Specialty March 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty July 2014 - March 2015
Colony Specialty November 2012 - July 2014
Founders Insurance May 2011 - November 2012
Founders Insurance August 2010 - May 2011
Founders Insurance January 2008 - August 2010
Founders Insurance February 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Commercial Lines, Insurance, Underwriting, Customer Service, Reinsurance, Analysis, Financial Risk, Brokers, Casualty Insurance, Liability, Legal Liability, General Insurance, Umbrella Insurance
Education
Triton College 2004 — 2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
East Leyden High School 2000 — 2004
Markel Corporation July 2014 - Present
Markel Insurance Company October 2012 - Present
Colony Specialty June 2011 - October 2012
James River Insurance Company April 2009 - June 2011
James River Insurance Company April 2006 - April 2009
James River Insurance Company April 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Casualty Insurance, Negotiation, Excess, Analysis, Marketing, Insurance, Leadership, Underwriting, Liability, Umbrella Insurance, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Casualty, Brokers, Program Management, Reinsurance, specific expertise with..., coverage form creation..., Mentoring
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
IRMI 2009 — 2010
Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
AICPCU 2005 — 2008
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Hampden-Sydney College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Rockhill Insurance Company, a division of State Auto Insurance Companies March 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty April 2011 - March 2015
Crum&Forster April 2010 - November 2010
AIG October 2006 - April 2009
American International Group September 2005 - October 2006
American International Group January 2004 - September 2005
American International Group April 2003 - January 2004
American International Group September 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Marketing, Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Casualty, Insurance, Legal Liability, Reinsurance, Brokers, Umbrella Insurance, Excess, New Business Development, Sales, CRM, Liability Analysis, Training, Management, Liability, Excess & Surplus Lines, Employment Practices..., Commercial Lines, General Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Inland Marine, CPCU, Claim, Professional Liability, Casualty Insurance
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
MBA, Marketing
The University of Akron
BA, Nutrition
Colony Specialty June 2001 - Present
Skills
Underwriting, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Lines, Liability, Legal Liability, General Insurance, Insurance, Excess & Surplus Lines, Property, Reinsurance, Automobile Liability, Inland Marine
Education
Ottawa University-Online 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration and Psychology
Colony Specialty April 2015 - Present
Alterra/Markel Corporation March 2010 - March 2015
Perfect Commerce August 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Brokers, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Lines, Customer Service, Insurance, Leadership, Management, Property, Underwriting
Education
James Madison University 2004 — 2008
Justice Studies, Global
James Madison University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Colony Specialty May 2015 - Present
Chubb Group of Companies June 2011 - May 2015
One General Agency June 2009 - June 2011
The Burlington Insurance Group January 2004 - December 2008
Excess & Surpluss Insurance Brokers, Inc. March 1997 - December 2003
Skills
Excess, Umbrellas, General Insurance, Team Building, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Real Estate, Thought Leadership, Corporate Development, Liability Analysis, Claim, Casualty, Commercial Lines, Umbrella Insurance, Marketing, Brokers, Liability, Inland Marine, Insurance, Underwriting, Insurance Brokerage, Property, Casualty Insurance
Education
College of the Desert
Emporia State University
Madison High School
Colony Specialty February 2015 - Present
Snellings Walters Insurance Agency August 2014 - February 2015
State Farm Agent April 2001 - August 2014
Babette's Cafe April 2010 - October 2013
The Magnolia House February 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Life Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Health Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Customer Service, Sales, Employee Benefits, Renters, Commercial Insurance, Casualty, Homeowners, Long-term Care, Fixed Annuities, Whole Life, General Insurance, Universal Life, Insurance, Management, Casualty Insurance, Underwriting, Workers Compensation, Liability, Professional Liability, Legal Liability, Leadership, Account Management, Small Business, Team Building, Risk Management, Public Speaking
Education
Belhaven University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Management, Business Management, 3.9 GPA
Gainesville State College 2004 — 2007
Business
Colony Specialty May 2015 - Present
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Insurance, General Insurance, Casualty Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Underwriting
Education
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh 1996 — 1998
B.S. Environmental Science, Environmental Science
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
B.S.
Colony Specialty February 2015 - Present
Hall County Schools November 2014 - February 2015
Bradford County School District August 2014 - October 2014
Safe-Guard Products August 2013 - May 2014
Auto-Owners Insurance May 2012 - August 2012
Safe-Guard Products December 2010 - January 2011
Safe-Guard Products June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Organization &..., Work Ethic, Internships, Motivation, Professional Manner, Always Willing to Learn, Can Do Approach, Time Management, Underwriting, Microsoft Excel, Claim, Insurance
Education
The University of Georgia 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Risk Management and Insurance
Lockton Companies May 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty December 2014 - January 2015
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Risk Management, Marketing, Casualty Insurance, Health Insurance, Account Management, Analysis
Education
University of Mississippi 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration, Risk Management Insurance, Senior
Liberty Mutual Insurance June 2015 - Present
Liberty Mutual Insurance July 2014 - June 2015
Liberty Mutual Insurance January 2009 - July 2014
Jackson Sumner & Associates May 2007 - December 2009
Quirk & Company July 2009 - August 2009
Colony Specialty May 2009 - July 2009
Jackson Sumner & Associates May 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Microsoft Office, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Microsoft Excel, Territory Growth, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Negotiation, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Profitable Growth, Agency Relationship..., Communication Skills, Sales, Marketing, Liability, Professional Liability, Legal Liability, Umbrella Insurance, General Insurance, Inland Marine, D&O
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Analytics
Appalachian State University 2004 — 2008
B.S.B.A, Risk Management & Insurance, Finance & Banking
Colony Specialty August 2013 - Present
Bloomberg L.P. October 2007 - August 2013
Rivkin Radler LLP August 2006 - September 2007
AIG August 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Claim, Insurance Law, Litigation, Litigation Management, Product Liability, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Insurance, Cyber Liability..., Climate Change, Environmental Law, Claims Management, Project Management, MS Project, Legal Project Management, Employment Practices..., Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Property, Liability Analysis, Legal Compliance, Excess, Reinsurance, Insurance, Depositions, Bloomberg Terminal, Liability, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Property & Casualty..., Casualty, Negotiation, Arbitration, Litigation Support, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Securities Regulation
Education
Vermont Law School 2000 — 2003
J.D., Environmental Law
Tulane University 1996 — 1999
B.S., Biology
Syosset High School
Syosset High School
Jones, Skelton and Hochuli February 2015 - Present
Nobeards Technical Solutions January 2001 - Present
Snell & Wilmer December 2011 - February 2015
Colony Specialty April 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Microsoft Office, Android, GoToMeeting, MacPac, Computer Repair, Wireless Networking, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe LiveCycle, OmniPage, IP Phones, For the Record, AutoIt, Windows Server, Pc Systems, CCleaner, TeamViewer, GoToAssist, Windows Remote Desktop, RealVNC, GoToMyPC, Avast, Networking, Security, Troubleshooting, Windows, Network Administration, System Administration, Software Documentation, Active Directory, Visio, XP, Servers, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Cisco Technologies, Printers, Virus Removal, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Installation, Technical Support, Testing, VMware, DNS, Hardware, Network Security, Computer Security, Cisco Routers
Education
Rio Salado College 2012 — 2013
Web Design, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ITT Technical Institute 2009 — 2012
AS, Information Technology & Computer Networking Systems
Thunderbird Adventist Academy 2001 — 2005
Fashion Institute of Technology August 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty December 2014 - August 2015
Colony Specialty August 2013 - December 2014
Colony Specialty May 2013 - August 2013
Campus Special April 2012 - July 2012
Cooper Bussmann, LLC May 2011 - August 2011
Hallbrook Country Club May 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Management, Account Management, Lead Generation, Selling, Advertising, CRM, Networking, Time Management, Cold Calling
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2015 — 2017
Associate’s Degree, Menswear Design
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration - Finance
Crum & Forster February 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty November 2012 - February 2014
Ironshore Insurance Services, LLC August 2009 - March 2012
Allied World Assurance Company 2007 - 2009
ECC Insurance Brokers, Inc. 2005 - 2007
The Hays Companies 2002 - 2005
The St. Paul Companies, Inc. (acquired by The Travelers Companies, Inc.) 1996 - 2002
The Travelers Companies, Inc. 1994 - 1996
The Hartford 1989 - 1994
Aetna 1983 - 1989
Skills
Authentic Leadership, Highly Principled, Resilient, Perservering Leader, Stealth Level of..., Conscientious, Good Listener, Strong Communicator, Skilled Relationship..., Trusting Relationships, Executive Level..., Executive Level..., Business Relationship..., Strong Account..., Customer Focused, Consultative Sales..., Strategic Consulting, Commercial Insurance, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Exposure Assessment, P & L Management, Increased Profitability, Product Development, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Change Management, Strong Problem Solving, Organizational..., Operational Efficiency, Strong Marketing, Self-driven, Driven By Results, Deliver Results, Exceeds Expectations, Highly Analytical, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Highly Detail Oriented, Strategic Financial..., Budget Planning and..., Product Management, Program Management, Technical Knowledge and..., Project Management, Documentations, Professional Mentoring, Coaching, Team Building, Team Effectiveness
Education
Clarkson University 1977 — 1981
BS, Management and Marketing
Colony Specialty March 2014 - Present
Zurich North America June 2011 - March 2014
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Financial Analysis, Property & Casualty..., Risk Management, Sales, Financial Modeling, Commercial Insurance, Portfolio Management, Investments, Marketing, Financial Risk
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2005 — 2009
BBA, Finance
Colony Specialty January 2014 - Present
Great American Insurance August 2013 - December 2013
Great American Insurance May 2007 - July 2013
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Microsoft Office, Underwriting, Microsoft Excel, Commercial Lines, General Insurance, Casualty, Insurance, New Business Development, Inland Marine, Legal Liability, Liability, Commercial Insurance, Casualty Insurance
Education
University of Dayton
BS, Finance
Vela Insurance Services (a W. R. Berkley Company) June 2015 - Present
Vela Insurance Services May 2011 - June 2015
Colony Specialty June 2006 - May 2011
Ace Environmental February 2004 - June 2006
Atlantic Specialty Lines - Midwest 2003 - 2004
Kemper Environmental September 2001 - March 2003
Investors Underwriting Managers 1999 - 2001
Skills
Underwriting, marketing, networking, Negotiation, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Intelligence, Market Research, Market Analysis, Series 7, Property & Casualty..., Risk Management, Insurance, General Insurance, Marketing, Networking, Excess, Liability, Commercial Insurance, Legal Liability, Insurance Brokerage, Brokers, Commercial Lines, Casualty Insurance
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1997 — 1999
BS, Marketing
Elgin Community College 1995 — 1997
Associates, Business
U.S. Risk Insurance Group January 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty December 2013 - December 2014
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. September 2012 - December 2013
CM&F Group, Inc. April 2011 - September 2012
The Children's Home of Kingston June 2010 - August 2010
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Marketing, Insurance, Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, Program Management, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Underwriting, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Casualty Insurance, Liability, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Legal Liability
Education
New York University 2008 — 2012
BA, Economics, Politics
Colony Specialty June 2015 - Present
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance May 2013 - June 2015
Swiss Re August 2011 - May 2013
Chartis Insurance April 2010 - August 2011
Chartis Insurance September 2002 - April 2010
RLI Transportation May 2000 - September 2002
ASI 1998 - 2000
ASI 1998 - 2000
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Underwriting, Casualty, Commercial Insurance, Liability, Insurance, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, General Insurance, Commercial Lines, Brokers, Claim, Umbrella Insurance, Workers Compensation, D&O, Claims Management, Reinsurance, Risk Management, Excess, Financial Risk
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1994 — 1998
BBA, Risk Management & Insurance
Colony Specialty July 2011 - Present
Ace Westchester June 2004 - July 2011
Gulf Insurance Group, Atlanta GA January 2001 - June 2004
Weston Solutions, Inc. 1999 - January 2001
Earth Tech August 1997 - 1999
Skills
Brokers, Environmental Consulting, Commercial Insurance, Remediation, Insurance, Underwriting, Environmental Awareness, General Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Environmental Insurance, Hazardous Materials, New Business Development, Commercial Lines, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Casualty Insurance, Risk Management
Education
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1997
BS, Environmental Economics and Management
Colony Specialty October 2010 - April 2014
Geller & Associates January 2008 - December 2010
TIG October 2003 - December 2007
Fremont Indemnity in Liquidation June 1996 - July 2003
Zurich NA August 1984 - November 1995
Skills
Claims Management, Claim, Reinsurance, Liability, Excess, Legal Liability, Insurance, Casualty, Subrogation, Workers Compensation, Professional Liability, Investigation, Litigation, Umbrella Insurance, Product Liability, Mediation, Risk Management, Liability Analysis, Property & Casualty..., Medical Malpractice, Commercial Insurance, Brokers, General Insurance, D&O, Litigation Management, Settlement
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1990 — 1990
Cover X Specialty April 2012 - Present
Colony Specialty April 2010 - April 2012
Allied World Assurance September 2007 - April 2010
Benfield November 2004 - July 2007
General Reinsurance Corporation January 2000 - December 2004
Swiss Re September 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Casualty, Excess, Property & Casualty..., Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Reinsurance, Commercial Insurance, Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Liability, Commercial Lines, Risk Management, Underwriting
Education
University of Iowa 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1993 — 1997
Business, Marketing, Human Resources & Industrial Relations
IFG Companies April 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty December 2007 - April 2014
Education
Drake University 1995 — 1999
Cover X- First Mercury Financial April 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty June 2003 - April 2014
General Star Management Co. August 1978 - June 1999
Education
Colorado College 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
United Nations Development Programme February 2014 - April 2014
Colony Specialty October 2011 - March 2013
QBE the Americas January 2010 - April 2011
National Equity Fund October 2009 - January 2010
Specialty Underwriters' Alliance (SUA) February 2007 - January 2009
AIG Risk Management Group April 2003 - February 2007
Atlantic Mutual Companies March 2001 - March 2003
Willis April 2000 - March 2001
CNA Insurance February 1999 - March 2000
Kemper Insurance May 1995 - February 1999
Skills
Underwriting, Insurance, Casualty, Liability, Legal Liability, Reinsurance, Risk Management, Workers Compensation, Claim, Property & Casualty..., Claims Management, Professional Liability, Brokers, Leadership, Program Management, Inland Marine, General Insurance, Commercial Lines, Commercial Insurance, Financial Risk, Umbrella Insurance, Finance, Management, Liability Analysis, fast-paced, dynamic,..., Training, Strategy, organization,..., Excess & Surplus Lines, Quality Assurance, CPCU, data-mining, research,..., General Liability, Commercial Automobile, Profitable Growth, Continuous Improvement, ImageRight, SharePoint, Advanced Pricing..., Custom Coverage Design, Underwriting Audit, decision-making, problem solving, collateral arrangements..., educating, training,..., building & leading teams, technical sale - plan,..., Agent, Broker, MGU..., CLCS, Process Improvement
Education
Villanova University
MBA, Management
Simmons College
BA, Management
American Institute for Property Liability Underwriters 1989 — 1994
•CPCU, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
The National Underwriter Company 2011 — 2011
CLCS, Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist
York Risk Services Group January 2014 - Present
Seneca Insurance Company April 2011 - January 2014
Colony Specialty February 2009 - March 2011
Zurich North America March 2003 - February 2009
Chubb Insurance November 1995 - March 2003
Travelers 1986 - 1995
Skills
Citrix, Imageright, Outlook, Casualty, Commercial Insurance, Insurance, Claim, Claims Management, Property & Casualty..., Personal Injury, Liability, Professional Liability, Legal Liability, ImageRight, Commercial Lines, Liability Analysis, Property Damage, Litigation Management, Claim Investigation, Inland Marine, Claims Handling, Brokers, Claims Resolution, Insurance Law, Property Claims, Claims Investigations, Adjusters, Excess, Casualty Claims, Indemnity, Automobile Liability, Umbrella Insurance, Reinsurance, Accident, General Insurance, D&O, Adjustments, Workers Compensation, Workers' Compensation..., Underwriting, Subrogation, Employment Practices..., Excess, Casualty Insurance
Education
Hofstra University 1982 — 1984
B.B.A., Business Management
Farmingdale State University of New York 1980 — 1982
A.A., Liberal Arts
Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group March 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty 2012 - 2014
Argo Pro 2006 - 2012
Skills
Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Analysis, Underwriting, General Insurance, Insurance
Education
St. Mary's College of Maryland 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Policy Analysis
Colony Specialty January 2008 - Present
James River Insurance Company April 2004 - August 2007
Royal Oak Underwriters April 2002 - April 2004
Faucett Enterprises March 1999 - April 2002
Maryland Casualty/Zurich May 1996 - March 1999
Great American Insurance May 1992 - May 1996
Travelers Insurance Company May 1976 - May 1992
Education
The Ohio State University 1970 — 1975
B. S., Natural Resources
George Mason University
Business
Liberty International Underwriters February 2012 - Present
Colony Specialty July 2010 - February 2012
Liberty International Underwriters June 2010 - June 2010
AIG September 2005 - October 2009
AIG April 1998 - September 2005
Lambert Weiss & Pisano March 1993 - April 1998
Murphy & Higgins February 1992 - March 1993
Martin, Clearwater & Bell August 1988 - January 1992
Skills
Claim, Legal Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Subrogation, Property Damage, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Lines, Reinsurance, Insurance Law, Management, Construction Defect, Insurance Coverage, Excess Casualty Claims, Litigation, Mediation, Claim Investigation, Construction, General Insurance, Insurance, Commercial Insurance
Education
Emory University School of Law 1985 — 1988
JD, Law
Colgate University 1981 — 1985
BA, Political Science
Liberty International Underwriters August 2011 - June 2013
Colony Specialty October 2010 - August 2011
Crum & Forster 1995 - 2010
Envision Claims Management 1995 - 1998
Skills
Legal Liability, Litigation Management, Liability, Product Liability, Property & Casualty..., Claim, Insurance, Commercial Lines, Professional Liability, Reinsurance, Casualty, Claims Management, Commercial Insurance, Liability Analysis, Property Damage, Subrogation, Claim Investigation, Insurance Law, General Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Underwriting, Excess, Casualty Insurance, Workers Compensation, Risk Management, D&O, Arbitration
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University 1989 — 1992
J.D., Law
University of Rochester 1984 — 1988
B.A., Political Science
Colony Specialty November 2014 - Present
Lancelot Andrewes Press August 2007 - November 2014
Arapahoe Community College September 2009 - May 2014
Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Report Writing, Writing Skills, Feature Writing, Written, Proposal Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Speech, Special Events, Public Relations, Advertising, Administration, Administrative Support, Office Administration, General Administration, Driving, Piracy, Piano, Singing, Music, Music Supervision, Coffee, Event Management, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, English, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Entertainment, Data Entry, Acting, Voice Acting, Active, Strategic Planning, Tutoring, Publishing, Nonprofits, Journalism, Books, Proofreading, Literature, Magazines, Fundraising, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Word
Education
Arapahoe Community College 2008 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Creative Writing
Arapahoe Community College 2007 — 2013
Associate of Arts, creative writing; perpetuity
Zurich North America June 2015 - Present
Colony Specialty November 2014 - June 2015
Crawford & Company June 2006 - November 2014
Travelers September 1998 - June 2006
St. Paul Companies January 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Claims, General Liability, Litigation Management, Liability, Claim, Legal Liability, Claims Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Casualty, General Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Expert Witness, Civil Litigation, Claim Investigation, Risk Assessment, Professional Liability, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Subrogation, Commercial Lines, Claims Handling, Excess, Reinsurance, Insurance Law, Adjustments, Claims Resolution, Product Liability, Property Damage, Employment Practices..., Brokers, Liability Analysis, D&O
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1973 — 1975
BA, Anthropology
Colony Specialty November 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty December 2012 - November 2014
Deep South October 2007 - November 2012
Insurance House July 2006 - September 2007
Genesee General July 2003 - July 2006
Kemper Group October 2002 - July 2003
Zurich North America July 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Business Auto, Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Business, Brokers, Liability
Education
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts Degree
OneBeacon Insurance September 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty September 2011 - September 2014
Zurich Financial Services April 2005 - 2011
Zurich Financial Services April 1994 - April 2005
Skills
Underwriting, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Property & Casualty..., Liability, Professional Liability, Commercial Insurance, Casualty, Insurance, Legal Liability, Commercial Lines, Brokers, Reinsurance, General Insurance, Claims Management, Excess, Risk Management, Inland Marine, Umbrella Insurance, Casualty Insurance
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
The Richardson Group
Professional Sales
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Managing Mold Exposures in Building Structures
Rockhill Insurance Company October 2012 - Present
Alterra Capital Services USA LLC (formerly known as Max Specialty) January 2012 - January 2012
Colony Specialty 1998 - 2009
Skills
Commercial Lines, Casualty, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Staff Mentoring, Building Relationships, Product Development, Production Management, Casualty Insurance, Underwriting, Umbrella Insurance, Production Managment, Employment Practices..., General Insurance, Workers Compensation, Professional Liability, Excess, Insurance, Reinsurance, Legal Liability, Liability, Brokers
Education
Longwood University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Colony Specialty Underwriting Manager of the Northeast Regional Casualty team.VP Regional Casualty ManagerArgo Group International Holdings, Ltd.2010 - Present
Ace Wetshcester June 2003 - May 2010
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company June 1993 - May 2003
Skills
Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Liability, Commercial Lines, Umbrella Insurance, Reinsurance, General Insurance, Brokers, Workers Compensation, Risk Management, Claim, Customer Service
Education
Hofstra University
BBA, Banking and Finance
CNA Insurance 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty 2012 - 2013
Zurich North America March 2011 - October 2012
Zurich North America January 2007 - March 2011
AIG January 2005 - January 2007
Travelers January 1994 - January 2005
Skills
Casualty, Underwriting, Excess, Property & Casualty..., General Liability, Professional Liability, Reinsurance, General Insurance, Liability, Umbrella, Coverage, Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Commercial Lines, Legal Liability, Umbrella Insurance, Claim, Employment Practices..., Inland Marine, D&O, Captives, Health Insurance, Fiduciary, Litigation Management, Indemnity, Claims Management, Excess & Surplus Lines, Directors & Officers..., Property, Liability Analysis, CPCU, Risk Management, Brokers, Insurance Brokerage, Claim Investigation, Surety Bonds, Subrogation, Accident, Product Liability, Property Damage, Property Claims, Casualty Insurance
Education
Temple University
BA
CNA Insurance October 2011 - Present
Colony Specialty January 2005 - Present
2004-2005Talbots Kids and Baby 2004 - 2005
2003-2004Walt Disney World 2003 - 2004
Skills
Marketing, Underwriting
Education
Fort Hays State University 2009 — 2014
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Northern Colorado 2004 — 2005
University of Colorado at Denver 2002 — 2004
Communications
Colony Specialty August 2015 - Present
Markel Corporation February 1986 - June 2015
Skills
Underwriting, Commercial Insurance, Liability, General Insurance, Casualty Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Casualty, Legal Liability, Insurance
Education
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Colony Specialty September 2013 - Present
Best Buy November 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, Collaborative Team..., Insurance, Underwriting
Education
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Colony Specialty November 2000 - April 2015
Oakley Underwriting March 1992 - October 1998
Skills
D&O, Insurance, General Insurance, Reinsurance, Professional Liability, Brokers
Education
George Mason University
James Madison University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Seeking New Opportunity in the Insurance Industry January 2013 - Present
Colony Specialty 1997 - 2010
Chesapeake Insurance 1997 - 1997
Selective Insurance 1984 - 1995
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Insurance, Underwriting, Commercial Insurance, Casualty, General Insurance, Liability, Commercial Lines, Umbrella Insurance, Excess, Professional Liability, Inland Marine, Employment Practices..., Legal Liability
Education
CIC
Certified Insurance Counselor, Insurance
SUNY Brockport
History
Colony Specialty November 2012 - Present
Burns & Wilcox 2011 - 2012
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies April 2003 - October 2011
Guaranty National Insurance Company March 1981 - April 2003
Skills
Casualty, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Lines, Underwriting, Property & Casualty...
Education
Arapahoe Community College
Douglas County High School
Tokio Marine 2014 - Present
RMIS 2013 - 2014
Colony Specialty 2012 - 2013
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company 2006 - 2012
Safeco Insurance October 1989 - 2006
Education
California State University-Hayward
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Marketing
mysellf June 2012 - Present
Colony Specialty April 2005 - June 2012
Kemper Insurance February 1979 - January 2004
Education
Western Illinois University 1972 — 1974
Law Enforcement
College of DuPage 1971 — 1972
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Law Enforcement
Prime Specialty, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Colony Specialty January 2012 - January 2014
NIF Services of NY Inc June 1998 - November 2011
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Insurance, Property, Brokers, Casualty, Underwriting, Liability, Property, Workers Compensation, Casualty Insurance, Claim, General Insurance, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Education
Mercy College
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
NAPSLO E&S School
Parts 1 and 2
Pace University
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Colony Specialty October 2011 - Present
Skills
Insurance, Liability, Litigation Management, Insurance Law, Arbitration, Trials
Education
Hamline University School of Law