GERALD BARNETT

Houston, TX ***** 281-***-**** acryyu@r.postjobfree.com

INSURANCE SPECIALIST – UNDERWRITING & LOSS CONTROL A dynamic commercial insurance expert who takes the initiative to provide an organization with an advantage over the competition. A leader who is passionate and dedicated to insurance professions in underwriting, safety, loss control and risk management. Collaborates and function with all levels of an organization including external customers and business partners to make a difference through the application of risk avoidance, loss reduction, and safety improvements. Seeks to provide cutting edge solutions based on knowledge of industry trends and standards as well as changes in regulations and programs.

– Certifications –

Surplus Lines & General Lines Agent License – Accelerated Underwriting Program Texas State Board of Insurance Certification

Texas Field Safety Representative # 01671

Texas Workers Compensation Commission Approved Professional Safety Sources TWCC # 0498

– Key Qualifications –

Loss Prevention Program Development Technical Services Risk Management Professional & Commercial Liability Underwriting Commercial Insurance Strategic Business Planning Process Flows Risk Evaluation Safety Consulting Cross-Functional Collaboration Professional Overview

AIG 2006-2015

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER (2013- 2015)

Proactively managed the full lifecycle customer, stakeholder, and business partner relationship, through the process of aligning loss control services, and delivery solutions with business objectives.

Created service plans with accountability for a large portfolio spanning Texas and Louisiana territories while supporting customer-focused, high-performance, and high-integrity casualty product business divisions.

Provided and developed expertise in a variety of client industry concepts, practices, and procedures with heavy emphasis on underwriting requests and prospecting.

Implemented programs to monitor and provide resources for compliance (i.e. reducing number of accidents; monitoring situations for potential accidents; and claim reviews and accident investigations).

Communicated and directed internal issues with consulting firms, setting up schedules on loss control (i.e. surveys), analyzing activity, and providing detailed instructions for services to be delivered by the client.

Reviewed comprehensive reports and documents on service delivery.

Collaborated with internal and external customers to achieve a win-win and take-a-ways to all parties. PRODUCTION SPECIAL I ST, RI SK SPECI AL I ST COMPANI ES (2006- 2012) Promoted to lead the innovation of new and creative underwriting methods/processes/workflows for the Risk Specialist Companies to determine risk customer centricity and financial expectations while remaining consistent with the business vision and philosophy.

Closely interfaced with Agents and Brokers in the placement of risk seeking General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance for professional firms, Accountants, Architects, Engineers, Lawyers, and other miscellaneous professional Contractors.

Expertise in matching price to exposure, loss frequency and severity, and renewal retention. Gerald Barnett 281-***-**** acryyu@r.postjobfree.com Page Two Prior to 2006

Industry recognition gained by performing in roles covering 20+ years’ of risk control. Work experience covered a wide range of industries combined with Casualty Insurance within the national commercial insurance industry.

AIG ACCELERATED UNDERWRITER PROGRAM – AIG

Hand selected to complete an 18-month course in preparation to become a Production Specialist.

One of 15 national program members appointed to learn all aspects of dealing with professional liability clients (Architects, Engineers, Lawyers, etc.).

Worked closely with Agents to persuade a change of coverage.

Successfully acquired several professional organizations. RISK CONSULTANT – AIG

Delivered a unique quality of risk management services while consulting with national commercial insurance carriers and delivering services to a variety of clients including: warehousing, retail, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and food service clients.

Dedicated Risk Consultant Team for JC Penney & Company.

Navigated overlapping insurance programs and rapidly changing internal division progress in order to fulfill assessments and requirements.

SENIOR LOSS PREVENTION REPRESENTATIVE – Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Performed a wide range of loss source and risk evaluation activities in a consistently high-quality and timely manner – ensuring the planning, research, and implementation of safety procedures and investigations.

Committed to continuous education by completing Liberty’s Loss Prevention Training Program that led to performance and incorporation of the basic service pattern into casualty clients’ loss prevention and risk management programs.

Promoted from a Loss Prevention Representative to a senior role due to a strong technical background. Success in practicing loss source approach and performing casualty risk evaluations in support and collaboration with Underwriting and the Sales & Marketing Divisions. ILLUSTRATOR/DRAFTSMAN – Swiki Anderson & Associates Performed drafting and design services in support of HVAC engineering design consulting projects such as high-rise commercial office buildings, hotels, and manufacturing facilities. Education

PRARIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology/Drafting & Design

– Professional Development –

Alliance of American Insurers Machine Guarding Course