Management Human Resources

DAVID P. BATTARD

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Enterprise Risk Management Global Risk Financing Alternatives New Product Development

Operational Problem Solver Policy Development Global Compliance Legal Contract Negotiations

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P&L/Budget Management Team Leadership & Senior Relationship Manager

trategic Problem solver and hands-on Executive offering 28+ years of experience in Multi-National and

Global Account Management. Aviation, Credit, Property & Casualty, Catastrophe Portfolio

Management and Consulting. Breadth of expertise spans financial, banking and insurance industries

complimented by Global Risk Management expertise. Leader of strategic, operational, tactical and

financial analysis with demonstrated capabilities in business development, capital acquisition, marketing,

product development, outsourcing and P&L management. Business Development growth for leading Financial

and Insurance Institutions across US and European markets which generated new revenue, market awareness

and innovative solutions for the Global 500.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, Risk Management, PHI( Petroleum Helicopters, Inc.)

Shaped the strategic direction of the Global Risk Management practice and assessed the effectiveness in

which goals were achieved for Corporate Finance, Operations and Field standards .

Translated complex business needs into executable strategies that produce measurable results. Instituted

leading edge methodology for examining business impact on various types of exposures.

Managed Brokers, Carriers and Contracts to establish a balance of cooperation, trust and mutual respect.

Reduced Brokerage Compensation.

Reduced Claims, Managed Litigation, and implemented Cost effective Global programs that maximized

Carrier participation in risk.

Successfully implemented a multi-year Environmental program, created a standardized procedure for Cat

Events, delegated responsibilities of Risk Management process to all cost centers, instituted review

procedures to reduce Workers Compensation reserves.

Director, Risk Management and Human Resources, Terrebonne Parish

Turned around profitability in six months, efforts boosted revenues three-fold and yielded enhanced

organizational processes, productivity, and efficiency.

Saved $500,000+ representing the governments’ interests during an out-of-court lawsuit settlement;

recovered costs from federal and state agencies for damages caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Pioneered a multi-state catastrophe program as a new product concept for managing the frequency and

severity of future claims, and mitigating cost-per-claim.

Built a loss cost summary to provide “operational insight” into budget constraints and to shape the internal

environment through engagement of risk mitigation principles.

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Restructured HR compensation plan; conducted a top-down analysis of current/future needs; d esigned a

competitive benefits health/life benefits program which cut vendor fees and recurring administrative costs .

Conducted full management review of strategic planning, mitigation of risks and claims adjudication

processes; examined/evaluated operations to assess the reliability and integrity of internal controls.

Reduced exposure to catastrophic events, refined business processes, decision support systems, and the

structuring of loan portfolios through data-driven thought through leadership.

Insurance Brokerage Services/Business Development

Brokered Construction, Energy, Retail, Transportation and other projects for Global clients and cultivated

carrier relationships throughout the USA, Bermuda, London, Netherlands and Switzerland; capitalized on

business development in Emerging Market segments, Mergers and Acquisitions, Global Reverse Flow

opportunities.

Negotiated contracts, leveraged High-Impact presentation skills to close mutually beneficial agreements by

placing needs of Corporate clients into the Global Reinsurance market .

Built new partnerships to steer vertical growth; instituted an internal consulting practice targeting Energy,

Aviation, Public Entities, Health Care and Alternative Risk Products for Fortune 1000.

Launched new products; created cross-sell and up-sell opportunities while maintaining superior customer

service levels among Commercial Bankers and Agency Producers.

Managed Multiple P&L/Budget's; managed underwriting and broker compliance, future planning and

strategy of Property, Casualty and Excess coverage within the Reinsurance market.

Produced $100,000,000 in revenue; forged strong broker relationships and g ained significant market

share, resulting in successive retentions of Key accounts for multiple consecutive years highest in the U.S .

Developed turn-key alternative solutions for clients: captured fresh opportunities throughout UK,

Bermuda and European Market and engaged in on-site consultations with Global clients.

Led global product development and launch; removed competition to secure leading Global accounts.

Governed risk acceptability and transfer for Upstream Energy Companies, Downstream Energy

Companies, Key Oil Service Contractors; additional responsibility as an internal clearing house for

brokering, underwriting, product development and risk financing alternatives on all key energy accounts .

Project Management and Consulting

Led a multi-state Financial and Institutional account Catastrophe portfolio model to present to rating

Agencies, Reinsurers and the Global Financial Markets; oversaw 15 consultants; mentored and provided

operational guidance on all major construction and energy accounts, initiated product development review

and financial management of Reverse Flow business out of Mexico.

Increased account retention; indentified and addressed gaps/opportunities in existing best practices;

revised Errors & Omissions processes and reduced risk of litigation.

Regarded as a SME/Subject Matter Expert; provided perspectives on new business opportunities and

underwriting projects due to technical competence.

Implemented a service model for a Key Global Property and Casualty Program out of Mexico that

generated measurable premium savings for a numerous clients.

Streamlined business operations; s tructured Risk Transfer solutions to centralize and enhance Enterprise

Risk Management best practices.

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AREER CHRONOLOGY

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Director, Risk Management, PHI, Inc.

Director of Risk Management and Human Resources, Terrebonne Parish Government (Contract)

Sr. Vice President /Marketing, Capital One Insurance

Sr. Vice President/Strategic Marketing, Willis of North America

Sr. Vice President and Director of Energy Marketing, Swiss Re New Markets

Vice President AIG

Sr. Vice President, AON

DUCATION

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Master of Arts in Management

Webster College, St. Louis, Missouri

Bachelor of Science

Embry Riddle University, Daytona, Florida

ROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Executive Presentation Skills - SMU Executive Workshop - Dallas

Securitization Workshop, Merrill Lynch - Bermuda

Risk Adjusted Capital Workshop, Swiss Re - New York

Oil and Gas School, University of Texas - Houston

ILITARY EXPERIENCE

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U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot

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