The HDH Group
Industry: Insurance company
DescriptionFounded: 1982 Parent organization: Hub International
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The HDH Group Employees
United Concordia November 2013 - Present
The HDH Group August 2012 - November 2013
PrimePay 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty..., Human Resources, Insurance, Healthcare, Disability Insurance, New Business Development, Brokers, Sales, Workers Compensation, Sales Management, Dental Insurance
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1996
BSBA, Business Administration/Marketing
Deloitte April 2015 - Present
The HDH Group January 2014 - February 2015
Foot Locker March 2011 - June 2013
BNY Mellon December 2009 - March 2011
Finish Line May 2005 - May 2009
Pahlman Hi-Tech Tool May 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Leadership Development, Recruiting, Team-oriented, Team Oriented, Strategic Communications, Forecasting, Sales, Communication, Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, Relationship Management, Building Relationships, Health Insurance, Management, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Leadership, Risk Management, Teamwork, Retail, Microsoft Office, Employee Benefits, CRM, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Cash Flow
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting
Kiski Area High School
The HDH Group September 2014 - Present
Eber & Associates March 2012 - September 2014
Megan Chicone Agency October 2010 - April 2012
Bechtel June 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Sales Management, Account Management, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Cold Calling
Education
Penn State University 2002 — 2006
Innotech Benefit Solutions May 2010 - Present
Benefit Technologies (BenTec) - Formerly Benefit Associates Inc. (BAi) March 2007 - May 2010
Highmark (HM) April 2004 - March 2007
Highmark Life (HM Insurance Group) January 2000 - January 2004
The HDH Group January 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Employee Benefits, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Insurance, Human Resources, HRIS, Brokers, Critical Illness, Sales, Open Enrollment, COBRA, Underwriting, Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Leadership
Education
University of Dayton 2000 — 2004
Business Administration, Marketing
The HDH Group May 2013 - Present
The HDH Group January 2013 - May 2013
The HDH Group August 2012 - December 2012
Gore May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Confidentiality, Insurance, Office Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Benefits Administration, Highly detail oriented, Quality Assurance, Organization, Employee Training, Marketing
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
The HDH Group March 2014 - March 2015
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 2006 - February 2014
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield June 1998 - June 2006
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield January 1997 - December 1998
Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania April 1989 - December 1996
Executive Lawn Care May 1988 - March 1989
Skills
Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Claim, Managed Care, Benefits Administration, Brokers, Health Savings Accounts, Property & Casualty..., Underwriting, Life Insurance, Healthcare, COBRA, HMO, Sales
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
Bishop Canevin High School 1979 — 1983
The HDH Group May 2007 - Present
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Health Insurance, Insurance, Account Management, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Sales, Life Insurance, Brokers, Health Savings Accounts, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Disability Insurance
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Marketing
Penn Hills High School 1998 — 2001
Arthur J. Gallagher and Co. December 2013 - Present
The HDH Group June 1997 - November 2013
Johnson & Higgins January 1990 - June 1997
Chubb June 1986 - January 1990
Skills
Risk Mitigation, Human Capital Management, Captives, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Employee Benefits, Wellness Programming, Risk Management, Insurance, Property, Professional Liability, Casualty
Education
Duquesne University School of Law 1993 — 1996
Juris Doctorate
Allegheny College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Giant Eagle, Inc. July 2015 - Present
United States ThermoAmp, Inc. May 2013 - July 2015
The HDH Group January 2013 - April 2013
Suntan Seekers August 2012 - December 2012
The HDH Group May 2012 - August 2012
Duquesne University September 2009 - April 2012
Giant Eagle, Inc. May 2010 - August 2011
Abercrombie & Fitch February 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Insurance, Time Management, Sales, Finance, Employee Benefits, Analysis, Invoicing, Access, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft PowerPoint, Critical Thinking, PeopleSoft Oracle 8.4, Microsoft Acess, Team Leadership, Morningstar, ACL, Customer Service, FileMaker, xTuple
Education
Duquesne University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Penn Trafford High School 2005 — 2009
The HDH Group May 2011 - Present
BNY Mellon May 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Captives, Bloomberg, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Investments, Underwriting, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling
Education
Robert Morris University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance
The HDH Group April 2010 - Present
Willis October 2008 - April 2010
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs June 1999 - October 2008
Education
Rollins College 1995 — 1999
Economics
Shady Side Academy 1991 — 1995
The HDH Group August 1997 - Present
United States Navy 1986 - 1996
Skills
Insurance, Employee Benefits, Account Management, Risk Management, Health Insurance, Call Centers, System Administration, Information Technology, Property & Casualty..., Team Building, New Business Development, IT Service Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Disaster Recovery, Security, IT Management, Integration, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Leadership, IT Strategy, Virtualization, IT Operations, Networking, VMware, Citrix, Active Directory, Management, Enterprise Architecture, Servers, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications, System Deployment, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, SaaS
Education
University of Iowa
Citi June 2014 - Present
Citi June 2013 - August 2013
The HDH Group June 2012 - August 2012
N2 Publishing June 2012 - August 2012
Maji Bottles November 2011 - May 2012
SEA Brand September 2011 - January 2012
Vector Marketing June 2010 - August 2011
Nissly Landscaping March 2010 - July 2010
A&S Auto Sales March 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Equity Valuation, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Direct Sales, Investments, Public Speaking
Education
Boston College - Carroll School of Management 2010 — 2014
Finance
Peters Township High School 2006 — 2010
The HDH Group November 2013 - Present
Souper Bowl Restaurant & Lounge October 2010 - December 2013
The HDH Group June 2013 - November 2013
Andrews Industrial Controls, Inc. May 2012 - June 2013
DeBlasio and DeBlasio. Associates January 2012 - April 2012
Pittsburgh Field Club October 2003 - August 2011
Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax software such as..., Microsoft Word, Accounting systems such..., Working knowledge of an..., Microsoft Excel, Accounts Payable, General Ledger
Education
Chatham University 2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Accounting
Duquesne University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Washington and Jefferson College 2009 — 2009
The HDH Group March 2011 - Present
Aon Risk Services February 2010 - March 2011
The HDH Group August 1993 - February 2010
Skills
Employee Benefits, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Health Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Casualty, D&O, Risk Management, Brokers, Claims Management, General Insurance, Disability Insurance, Underwriting, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care Reform, Claim, Medicare, Employment Practices..., Life Insurance, Commercial Lines, Liability, Term Life Insurance, Accident, Long-term Care, Umbrella Insurance, 401k, Reinsurance, COBRA, Self-funded, Benefits Administration, Insurance Brokerage, Managed Care, Benefits Design, Claim Investigation, Employee Wellness, Captives, Retirement, Fixed Annuities, Inland Marine, Medicare Part D, Group Insurance, Flexible Spending..., Casualty Insurance
Education
Duquesne University 1984 — 1988
B.S., Human Resources
The HDH Group December 1982 - Present
Education
Duquesne University 1969 — 1975
The HDH Group December 2000 - Present
HDH Insurance Associates October 1996 - December 2000
Skills
Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Workers Compensation, Health Savings Accounts, Disability Insurance, Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Professional Liability, Brokers, Commercial Insurance, Leadership, Underwriting, Account Management
Education
University of Delaware 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Upper St. Clair
The HDH Group March 1996 - Present
W.S. Lee Foodservice March 1993 - March 1996
Skills
Transportation, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, D&O, General Liability, Professional Liability, Legal Liability, Casualty, Health Insurance, Liability, General Insurance, Claims Management, Property & Casualty..., Brokers, Insurance, Inland Marine, Risk Management, Casualty Insurance
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Communications
The HDH Group August 2013 - Present
The HDH Group July 2013 - August 2013
The HDH Group May 2009 - June 2013
Skills
Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Captives, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Casualty, Health Insurance, Legal Liability, Employee Benefits, Professional Liability, General Insurance, Brokers, Underwriting, Liability, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Claim, Inland Marine, Claims Management
Education
Point Park University 2007 — 2008
Masters, Business Administration- Management
Duquesne University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts
The HDH Group August 2000 - Present
The PMA Group April 1989 - August 2000
Education
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Finance and Management
The HDH Group August 2006 - Present
BBR Services 1998 - 2006
Mass Mutual 1990 - 1998
Skills
Health Insurance
Education
Indiana University of PA 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology
The HDH Group August 1984 - Present
Skills
Captives, D&O, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Human Capital Management, Casualty, Personnel Management, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty..., Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Professional Liability, Health Savings Accounts, Long-term Care, Claims Management, General Insurance, Legal Liability, Underwriting
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1972 — 1976
Bachelors, Economics
The HDH Group December 2006 - Present
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company January 2000 - December 2006
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1971 — 1973
Business
The HDH Group April 2014 - Present
Social Venture Partners Pittsburgh November 2013 - Present
Allegheny County Homeless Advisory Board July 2013 - Present
Hearth 2010 - Present
Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC September 2012 - August 2013
Urish Popeck & Co., LLC January 2011 - September 2012
ParenteBeard LLC October 2003 - December 2010
Ernst & Young 1994 - 2003
Deloitte & Touche 1989 - 1991
Skills
Tax, Finance, Banking, CPA, Corporate Tax, SEC filings, GAAP, Accounting, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, US GAAP, Tax Accounting
Education
Duquesne University School of Law 1989 — 1991
JD, JD
Duquesne University 1984 — 1988
BSBA
Toronto High School 1980 — 1984
Henderson Brothers, Inc. June 2013 - Present
The HDH Group January 2008 - June 2013
UPMC Health Plan 2007 - 2008
The Hartford 2005 - 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Team Building, Actuarial Science, Coaching, Reinsurance, Life Insurance, Underwriting, Brokers, Risk Management, Customer Service
Education
Penn State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
The HDH Group May 2006 - Present
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Casualty, Legal Liability, Insurance, Health Insurance, Workers Compensation, Professional Liability, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, D&O, Account Management, Marketing, Inland Marine, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy
Education
Penn State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Assured Risk Advisors, LLC April 2010 - Present
The HDH Group June 2006 - February 2010
Duquesne University Annual Fund 2004 - 2006
Skills
Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Workers Compensation, Disability Insurance, Underwriting, Casualty, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Health Insurance, Liability, Employee Benefits, General Insurance, Life Insurance, Risk Management, Brokers, D&O, Umbrella Insurance, Claim, Claims Management, Inland Marine, Employment Practices..., Commercial Lines, Surety Bonds, Liability Analysis
Education
Duquesne University 2002 — 2006
BSBA, Marketing, Supply Chain Management
Penn Trafford High School 1998 — 2002
L'Oréal May 2015 - August 2015
Morningstar May 2014 - August 2014
The HDH Group October 2013 - April 2014
Skills
Community Outreach, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2012 — 2016
Finance, Actuarial Science
Mission San Jose
Coury Health Services September 2015 - Present
Pittsburgh Young Professionals January 2015 - Present
HUB International July 2015 - September 2015
The HDH Group March 2013 - September 2015
Augusta Medical Systems September 2011 - February 2013
CIGNA September 2008 - September 2011
Various Marketing Companies March 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, Presentations, Business Development, Outside Sales, Customer Service, Account Management, Urology, Negotiation, Sales Growth, B2B Sales, Sales, Selling, Sales Presentations, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Group Insurance, Business Strategy, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, B2B, Sales Management, Healthcare, Business Planning, Management, Finance, Managed Care, Claim, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Underwriting, Medicare, Program Management, Cold Calling, Disability Insurance, Team Building, Claims Management, Health Savings Accounts, Liability, Small Business, Brokers, Professional Liability, Life Insurance, Risk Management, Casualty, Leadership, Legal Liability, Customer Retention, Executive Management
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2002 — 2006
Bacholers of Science, Finance (Eberly College of Business)
Bethel Park Highschool
Hartford School of Insurance
BNY Mellon May 2015 - Present
BNY Mellon April 2014 - May 2015
BNY Mellon April 2013 - April 2014
BNY Mellon April 2012 - April 2014
BNY Mellon March 2011 - April 2012
The HDH Group May 2010 - March 2011
ParenteBeard LLC September 2008 - April 2010
Beard Miller Company LLP January 2008 - September 2008
Edwards Sauer & Owens August 2006 - January 2008
Invesmart August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Accounting, Analysis, Financial Reporting, SOX, Financial Accounting, Audit, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Auditing, GAAP, Reconciliation, Quickbooks, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Accruals, Variance Analysis, Excel, Consolidation, IFRS, Budgeting, US GAAP, Bookkeeping, Finance, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2003 — 2004
Accounting Certificate
University of Pittsburgh 1999 — 2002
BSBA, Finance
Washington and Jefferson College 1998 — 1999
The HDH Group September 2014 - Present
The HDH Group July 2013 - Present
EMCOR Facilities Services - Scalise Industries September 2008 - July 2013
DHL Express December 2007 - September 2008
Pepsi Bottling Group March 2006 - November 2007
II-VI Incorporated September 2004 - March 2006
Ergonomic and Safety Services May 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Safety Management..., Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Risk Assessment, Inspection, Accident Investigation, Fire Safety, Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Occupational Health, Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials, Construction, Behavior Based Safety
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Safety Sciences, 4.0
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1998 — 2003
Masters of Science, Safety Sciences
Warren Area High School
Biomet Apex Surgical July 2013 - Present
Heartland Homes, Inc January 2012 - October 2012
Heartland Homes February 2007 - January 2012
The HDH Group 2001 - 2007
Skills
Sales, Market Analysis, Residential Homes, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Real Estate Transactions, Relocation Buyers, Contract Negotiation, Construction Budgets, Team Building, Coaching, Customer Service, Fast Learner, Tenacious Work Ethic, Positive Team Player, Highly Reliable, Project Planning, Orthopedic, Medical Devices, Medical Terminology, Medical/Surgical, HIPAA, Surgical Instruments, Reconstructive Surgery, Operating Room Sales, Joint Replacement
Education
Penn State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Policy and Administration
Guttman Energy Fuels Division January 2015 - Present
Guttman Energy Fuels Division October 2013 - Present
GENCO March 2013 - October 2013
The HDH Group November 2011 - March 2013
PLS Logistics Services July 2009 - November 2011
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Logistics, Account Management, Marketing, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Negotiation, B2B, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Risk Management, Logistics Management, Direct Sales, Business Strategy, Pricing, Building Relationships, Coaching, Business Development, Customer Retention, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Selling, Operations Management, CRM, Supply Chain, Mentoring, Training, Forecasting, ERP, ERP Implementations
Education
Waynesburg University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Energy Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. July 2012 - Present
Cowden Associates, Inc. August 2006 - July 2012
The HDH Group 1995 - 2006
University of Pittsburgh 1993 - 1995
Skills
Health Insurance, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Disability Insurance, Deferred Compensation, Managed Care, Account Management, Team Building, Life Insurance, Brokers, Management, Strategic Planning, Health Savings Accounts, Underwriting, Sales
Education
Robert Morris University 1988 — 1992
BS Business Administration
Pengate Handling Systems, Inc. 2013 - Present
Pengate Handling Systems, Inc. April 2012 - Present
Noble Chemical August 2010 - April 2012
The HDH Group June 2009 - October 2010
McKonly & Asbury May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Insurance, Accounting, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Marketing Strategy, Innovation, Listening Skills, Closing Deals, Team Motivator, Sales, Team Building, Auditing
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2009
B.S.B.A, Accounting, Cum Laude
Gallagher Benefit Services February 2013 - Present
The HDH Group May 2011 - January 2013
Seton-Lasalle High School 2009 - January 2013
Northwestern Mutual June 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Retirement Planning, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Investments, PowerPoint, Customer Service, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Leadership, Business Analysis, Budgets, Employee Benefits
Education
Duquesne University 2004 — 2008
BSBA, Marketing and Sports Marketing
Franklin Regional High School 2000 — 2004
The HDH Group January 1998 - Present
Marsh July 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Captives, Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Casualty, Workers Compensation, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Underwriting, Liability, Casualty Insurance
Education
St. Joseph's University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce
The HDH Group October 2004 - Present
Argonaut Insurance January 1999 - September 2004
Skills
Workers Compensation, Liability, Commercial Insurance, General Insurance, Casualty, Professional Liability, Health Insurance, Insurance, Marketing, Property & Casualty..., Medicare, Risk Management, Brokers, Legal Liability, Risk Assessment, Healthcare
Education
Duquesne University
Certificate, Paralegal General Litigation
Franklin University
BS, Marketing
Wells Fargo Insurance Services June 2013 - Present
Vantreo Insurance Brokerage August 2010 - June 2013
The HDH Group January 2006 - July 2010
The HDH Group January 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Insurance, Workers Compensation, Property & Casualty..., Employment Practices..., Professional Liability, D&O, Legal Liability, Commercial Lines, Casualty, Liability, Brokers, General Insurance, Risk Management, Long-term Care, Inland Marine, Umbrella Insurance, Sales, Medical Malpractice, Captives, Directors, Risk Assessment, Licensed Property, New Business Development, Account Management, Liability Analysis, Marketing, Insurance Brokerage, Customer Service, Team Building, Marine Insurance, Directors, Boat, Product Liability, Construction Insurance, Financial Risk, Excess
Education
University of Pittsburgh
The HDH Group September 2003 - Present
General Systems Services July 1997 - August 2003
GSS 2000 - 2003
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1994 — 1997
MSIS, Information Sciences
University of Pittsburgh 1990 — 1994
BA, Stuidio Arts, Public and Media Communications
The HDH Group September 2012 - Present
Education
Penn State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
WSA Insurance August 2011 - Present
The HDH Group September 2002 - August 2010
Skills
Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Strategic Planning, Health Insurance, Account Management, Customer Service, Commercial Insurance, Sales, General Insurance, Business Analysis
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1967 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
T/aco March 2015 - Present
The HDH Group May 2013 - August 2013
Czarnowski May 2012 - August 2012
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
The HDH Group May 2014 - Present
The HDH Group October 2012 - May 2014
The HDH Group October 2010 - October 2012
Erie Insurance Group August 2007 - August 2009
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2009
Master’s Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching, K-6