Global Insurance Specialists, LLC

January 2000 - Present
Global Insurance Specialists, LLC

Currently managing and producing various marine related accounts with an emphasis on yacht manufacturers and repair facilities, as well as insurance on mega yachts, fishing vessels and tug & barges. Actively markets and negotiate with underwriters.

April 1994 - January 2000
Sullivan & Curtis Insurance Brokers - Senior Vice President

Actively managed and produced all types of marine related accounts, including yacht manufacturers, shipyards, fishing vessels and tug & barge/workboats. Coverages include: Marine General Liability, Bumbershoots, Builder’s Risk, Worker’s Compensation / USL&H, Hull & Machinery and Protection & Indemnity.

January 1989 - April 1994
AON of Seattle - Vice President

Actively managed and produced various marine and seafood accounts on the West Coast of the United States, including Alaska. Produced all aspects of marine and seafood accounts, including Property, Automobile, Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity, Cargo, Builder’s Risk, Marine Liabilities, etc.

1984 - January 1989
Strong Eden & Associates, Inc. - Account Executive

Produced and managed various marine related accounts, including smaller yachts, marinas, boat dealers, commercial vessels, and some repair yards and custom yacht builders.

January 2000 - Present
Global Insurance Specialists, LLC - Vice President

Currently managing various marine related accounts with an emphasis on yacht manufacturers and repair facilities, as well as insurance on mega yachts, fishing vessels and tugs & barges. Actively maintains client accounts and handles the marketing & negotiations with underwriters to assure competitive pricing and appropriate coverage terms for all clients. Responsible for reviewing assured’s contracts to be certain proper insurance coverages are in place. Also created and administrates company’s procedures and employee training, as well as company’s licensing and financial matters.

March 1995 - January 2000
Sullivan & Curtis Insurance Brokers - Senior Account Manager

Worked with numerous producers to maintain, as well as increase the marine book of business. Responsibilities included working directly with the assureds as well as negotiating with underwriters to insure proper coverages and accurate pricing for all aspects of the clients' marine business. Responsible for reviewing marine contracts to advise / request underwriters agreement to extend liabilities. Assist producers with prospect calls and presentations, maintain policy files, billings and certificates.

April 1987 - February 1996
Marine Insurance Mangers, Inc. - Vice President

Responsible for underwriting all types of marine accounts, including tug & barges, passenger vessels, non-fishing vessels, builder's risk, cargo and various marine legal liability coverages. Analyze policy form wordings to determine proper coverages. Report to president with full responsibilities for all staffing and daily operations. Develop and implemented office procedures when company was newly founded. Supervise file maintenance. Supervise installation and operations of computer accounting and database system.

December 1983 - June 1985
Johnson & Higgins of Washington - Account Assistant

As well as assisting with commercial marine accounts, sole responsibility for brokering all private pleasure / yacht accounts. Handled daily correspondence with assureds and underwriters to maintain proper insurance coverage. Servicing of commercial marine accounts including marketing, policy issuance, endorsements, binders and certificates. Also responsible for premium calculations and computer billings.

June 1975 - July 1981
T. W. Rice & Co., Inc. - Account Assistant

Handled all aspects of file maintenance, including policy issuance, endorsements, renewals & billings via correspondence with both domestic and London brokers. Prepared annual computations of premium / loss ratios for each contract company. Assisted accounting department with monthly balancing of London contract accounts.

January 2001 - Present
Global Insurance Specialists, LLC - Account Manager

Currently assisting the president and vice president on marine related accounts with all aspects of file maintenance, including policy issuance, endorsements, certificates, renewals and invoicing. Correspond with clients and underwriters to gather information and maintain accounts. Also, responsible for Account Receivables and Account Payables.