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Vice - President Risk Management and Insurance

Location:
Floyd County, KY
Posted:
November 30, 2014

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Resume:

Gregory L. Goetz, C.P.C.U., A.R.M.

Home: 859-***-****

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Cell: 513-***-****

Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, 40107

Experience:

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. Vice - President, Risk Management -

2008 to Present:

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. owns and operates six U.S. based

cable/satellite television networks: Food Network (FN), Home and Garden

Television (HGTV), The Travel Channel (TRAV), Do It Yourself Network (DIY),

The Cooking Channel (COOK), Great American Country (GAC), along with

growing an international presence with current operating entities now

established in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Singapore, Italy, Canada, and

Russia

. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Team Member responsible for

designing, implementing, and executing an appropriate ERM structure

right for the organizational culture

o Developed a top, second tier, and emerging risk list with

focus on future strategic performance

. Expert knowledge of network security and privacy exposures and

insurance coverage

o Structured 'white hat' penetration test exercise and

launched data mapping project

o Placed focus of cloud governance and network security as a

top Audit Committee agenda item

o Wrote and implemented a comprehensive network security

incident response plan

. Merger, acquisition, and divestiture risk management due diligence.

Performed risk related due diligence for The Travel Channel

acquisition in 2009 ($960 million), UKTV in 2010 ($760 million), and

Travel Channel International in 2012 ($35 million) and Asian Food

Channel ($65 million). Participated in the divestiture of Shopzilla in

2010 ($160 million)

o Identified successor liability issues for the acquisition of

UKTV, developed strategic run-off insurance for directors and

officers and media liability, and created a stand-alone

insurance program for the joint venture entity itself

o Negotiated and placed a Warranty and Indemnity Policy for Asian

Food Channel acquisition

. Developed an international insurance plan to fit the company's

international expansion strategy

. Insure in excess of $600 million in programming costs via a production

company insurance wrap program, expanded it internationally to

centralize insuring all global productions under one program

. Facilitated the placement of a local admitted policy in Brazil via

reinsured fronting arrangements tying the limit and coverage to the

USA master policy generating an immediate $55,000 premium savings

. Established risk management plans for branding and licensing

initiatives involving product merchandising to consumers. Created

awareness and understanding needed to manage product liability and

recall risks

. Facilitated an independent audit of network security and privacy

following the SEC disclosure guidance

. Consolidated insurance coverage and reduced or increased retentions

where appropriate resulting in cost reductions in excess of $1 million

over a three year period

. Identified several revenue streams at risk in excess of $30 million

and proposed appropriate risk control and financing plans for each

. Drafted insurance and indemnification language for production, talent,

and technology contracts

. Expert knowledge of commercial insurance policies - media,

intellectual property, network security and privacy, property and

business income, commercial liability, marine, workers compensation,

directors and officers, professional errors and omissions, aviation

. Facilitate operating unit discussion to make risk based decisions

creating more business opportunities

. Restructured brokers by specialty and maintain personal contact with

insurance market underwriters

The Midland Company - Director, Risk Management - 1992 to 2008:

The Midland Company is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich America

Holding Corporation with businesses engaged in insurance and financial

services.

. Led a company-wide enterprise risk evaluation process to identify,

quantify, and manage risk holistically across all business units for

achieving consistent operating results and reduce earnings volatility

. Documented risk mitigation measures for the top risks and created a

residual company risk profile

. Select, manage and direct insurance brokers to secure broad policy

terms at favorable pricing

. Create detailed underwriting specifications and develop business

relationship with insurance underwriters

. Budget and determine fair allocation of premium charge to business

units

. Disclosure Committee Member for SEC reporting requirements. Review

public filings and documents for accuracy and clarity

. Provide close review of policies to ensure accurate language, coverage

limits, and endorsements are issued

o Achieved an overall cost of risk index that is 38% below

benchmarked indices for industry peer groups

o Selectively self - insure several risks saving an estimated

$800K annually in insurance premium expense

. Develop cost effective risk mitigation, safety programs, and conduct

training presentations

. Drafted detailed Crisis Management Plans for 10 specific but

hypothetical events and a Model Plan for responding to any unspecified

event that could threaten the Company's reputation

. Supervised disaster recovery planning, record retention planning,

emergency response

. Work closely with IT Risk and Security to develop effective electronic

security policies and response plans

M/G Transport Services, Inc. Insurance Manager - 1989 to 1992:

(The Midland Company's Barge Transportation Subsidiary)

Responsible for investigating accidents and overseeing damage repairs

to company boats and barges, and

for investigating and settling workers' compensation (Jones Act) claims of

crew members and other third party claims.

Reviewed marine policies for coverage issues and structured claims to

insurance carriers

Negotiated proper reserves with insurance carriers ensuring lower

insurance rates on renewals

Assisted defense attorneys on claim investigations, trial discovery and

preparation

American Modern Home Insurance Group, Inc. - Claim Manager 1986 to 1989:

(The Midland Company's Insurance Subsidiary)

Completed performance reviews, salary administration, and staff training

Supervised handling of large losses including arsons and complex liability

claims

Audited claim files for payment accuracy and quality control

Unit consistently ranked among top performers in closings, initial contact,

and quality

Safeco Insurance Company - Claim Adjustor - 1982 to 1986:

Education:

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Ky. B.A. History

Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Ky. B.E.S. Business Administration

Insurance Institute of America, Associate in Risk Management,

(A.R.M.).

American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters,

Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter

Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent, State of Kentucky

Activities:

Cincinnati Chapter Risk and Insurance Management Society (Past

President and Board Member)

Executive Mentor - Xavier University Williams College of Business

Conducted various charitable risk management consulting projects

for local non-profits

Presented Cyber Risk Seminar for the Cincinnati Insurance Board

June, 2012 and 2013, and for the Knoxville,

Tennessee C.P.C.U. Society in May, 2014

Completed detailed analysis and provided recommendations to the CFO

and independent board member

of a for -profit entity's Directors' and Officers' insurance

program

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