Debbie Tyree
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970-***-**** ( Home)
847-***-**** (Cell)
Qualifications Personal: Aggressive self starter, capable of arising to ongoing challenges.
Executive high level experience with strong management and communication skills,
dedicated to providing a quality performance. Strong technical, presentation,
organizational, negotiation and project management skills along with good
analytical/problem solving capabilities. Actively seeks out new and challenging
projects. Well respected as a result of forthright, no nonsense business dealings.
Insurance: Several years in the insurance industry predominately on the retail side
working for national brokers. Senior level account management of major commercial
accounts, direct interface with client‘s president and/or senior officers. Excel in
program design, marketing negotiation, day to day administration and development of
insurance programs for many industry types: Real Estate; Education or Public Sector;
Gaming & Hospitality; Construction; Transportation; Healthcare; among others.
Experienced in the placement of coverage domestically and internationally which
included builders risk; owners controlled insurance programs; professional liability
including but not limited to directors & officers liability, errors & omissions, employment
practice; national property and general liability programs including umbrella/excess
liability; medical malpractice; fidelity & surety; and various inland & ocean marine
coverage. Broad understanding of insurance coverage, its applicability, various
exclusions, and basics of program design, premium rating methods and policy audits.
Ability to work with complex accounts, analyze and identify exposures.
Risk Management/Consulting: Risk manager for several large real estate investment
firms. Assist in due diligence efforts for asset or corporate acquisitions and preparation of
reports analyzing programs and suggestions for consolidation into current programs.
Prepared reports for management including the review of historical information, current trends
and industry benchmarks. Instrumental in special analytical risk management assignments,
including compilation, review and analysis of underwriting data needed for various insurance
programs. Executive level contract negotiation, contract review, events review, integration
and support for mergers and acquisitions. Review, analyze and negotiate insurance
provisions for a variety of contracts including vendor contracts and lease agreements, general
contractor agreements for compliance with insurance requirements. Acted as resource for
business units, legal department and external sources in respects to insurance or claims as
well as developing close personal and working relationships with personnel in operating
companies and corporate areas to stay abreast of changes in any aspect of the company that
may impact risk management. Management of security/collateral requirements for surety
bonds, self insurance and fronted insurance programs. Evaluate most favorable risk
financing of company’s risks including financial analysis of traditional insurance, various
levels of deductibles, self-insurance and alternative risk financing strategies as well as
utilization of a captive insurance company and reinsurance agreements. Oversee claims
management operations to ensure efficient, timely and economic resolution of all general
liability, workers compensation and first party property claims of subsidiaries, affiliates and
controlled entities. Provide direction to third party administrators, claims litigation consultants
and defense counsels, including settlement authority on all claims.
Staff & Operations Management: Performed duties normally associated with supervisory
position such as hiring, setting goals and objectives, providing training and assistance,
reviewed work and conducted performance and salary reviews as well as being responsible
for budgeting and financial control of department.
Debbie Tyree
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970-***-**** ( Home)
847-***-**** (Cell)
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Experience Lockton Companies – Vice President (2010-current)
Denver, CO
Responsible for the program design, marketing, servicing and coordination of all
executive liability coverage including director and officer liability, error and omission
liability, employment practice liability, fiduciary liability, as well as crime/fidelity
coverage and miscellaneous professional liability.
JMB Insurance Agency – Vice President (2005-2010)
Chicago, IL
Instrumental in the design, marketing, negotiation, placement and day to day administration
of insurance program and alternative products for a large Real Estate client. Responsibilities
for the client included risk management and consulting on a large property portfolio with
significant catastrophe driven locations. Property portfolio included office, retail, industrial,
casinos, hotels and resorts.
Acordia – Vice President (2004-2005)
Las Vegas, NV
Developmental marketing and sales responsibilities for hospitality, construction,
medical and professional operations. Increased market presence by proactive
participation in community and professional organizations. Developed business strategy
to increase cross sell initiatives with parent company (Wells Fargo) expanding opportunities.
Kaercher/Near North Insurance – Vice President (1997-2004)
Las Vegas, NV
Expertise in all lines of coverage, specialized in casino, construction, public entities, public &
private schools and healthcare. Instrumental in the development and refinement of client risk
management programs, ERM processes, Business Continuity Plans, Risk Assessment
Procedures. Successfully managed commercial lines department participating in the staff
selection, training and motivation techniques Developed budgets and expense projections as
well as being a key participant in business and strategic decision making to increase
profitability. Executive level experience along with strong management and communications
skills.
Debbie Tyree
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970-***-**** ( Home)
847-***-**** (Cell)
Experience Layne & Associates – Account Executive (1996-1997)
Las Vegas, NV
Managed an established book of business inclusive of marketing, servicing, claims
coordination and collections. Specialized in construction, hospitality, and professional risk.
Furthered the position to include marketing and sales of new commercial accounts.
IBC/McConachie – Vice President (1991-1996)
Skokie, IL
Original position included marketing, servicing and management of a book of business
consisting of manufacturing, medical, transportation and professional operations. Promoted
to sales executive and headed up a newly formulated partnership entailing the planning and
implementation of sales concepts along with the development of commercial business from a
large health & life client base. Promoted to Vice President and given ownership percentage
for exceeding goals.
McCollister’s United Van Lines – Customer Service Manager (1989-1991)
Bensenville, IL
Original position as customer service representative, furthered position to
management. Reorganized the customer service, dispatch and warehouse
departments as well as instituting guidelines to be a more effective and efficient
operation.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – Account Executive (1986-1989)
Rolling Meadows, IL
Sales, marketing and servicing of commercial property and casualty accounts.
Targeted local municipalities, school districts and government bureaus. Designed and
administered self insurance programs, loss control services and implemented risk
management techniques.
JMB Insurance Agency – Account Executive (1980-1985)
Chicago, IL
Rose from support position to control an established book of business. Furthered
position to include sales and marketing of new accounts. Created a position that
required coordination and development of unique insurance coverage for corporate
owned investment properties.
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Debbie Tyree
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970-***-**** ( Home)
847-***-**** (Cell)
Education Property, Casualty, Surety, Life, Health and Accident License
Department of Insurance
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
The National Alliance
Basic Certification in Human Resources
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Associate in General Insurance (AINS)
Insurance Institute of America
BS Business Management
University of Phoenix
ARM candidate 55 & 56
Insurance Institute of America
Technical Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Outlook
Nexsure
Applied
Sagitta