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Insurance Training

Location:
Irving, TX, 75039
Posted:
February 13, 2011

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Asa Eugene Hunt IV

**** ******** *** *******, ** 75039

830-***-**** or 972-***-****

abhukg@r.postjobfree.com

Skills and Abilities

• 20 year professional helping improve large scale and multi-disciplined safety programs

• Extensive knowledge of regulations, practices and procedures relative to facility safety, environment, and NFPA

technical fire protection services

• Ability to accomplish diverse work assignments using innovative approaches in safety training

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, public speaking and ability to reach all levels

• Knowledgeable of Texas workers' compensation policies and rules, and know the principles of insurance and risk

management

• Support value risk management as it relates to EHS as an overall function of business in planning, leading and

directing operations

Employment History

Regional Reporting Services Inc. - RRI New York NY February 2010 - Present

Loss Control Consultant - Represent Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, American First Insurance and other specialty

insurance companies at various client locations and perform OSHA workplace safety reviews and including Highly

Protected Risk surveys. Utilize industrial hygiene methods including sound level meters, noise dosimeters, ventilation

equipment, and air sampling media/ pumps.

• Train employees in the basics of occupational safety and health using the OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training

Programs by the OSHA Training Institute.

• Teach Supervisors in the basics of occupational safety and health using the OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training

Programs developed by the OSHA Training Institute.

• Perform special surveys, quantifying chemical, noise, ergonomic, and other relevant safety programs in

accordance with: OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, and NFPA guidelines.

• Assess risk and recommend controls of potential environmental and occupational hazards that may result in

injury, illness, or affect the well-being of employees.

• Compile, analyze, and report findings to employers, underwriters, and other agencies in a timely fashion

regarding safety and health issues.

Member Insurance Inc. - McHenry IL. February 2007 – August 2009

Risk Management Consultant – Incorporate OSHA regulatory safety programs for clients under Hartford Insurance

Company oversight for wood products manufacturing, cabinet shops, custom millwork, lumberyards, truss plants, and

lumber product mills.

Key Accomplishments:

• Consistently reduced lost time accidents by 85%, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings

through proven safety initiatives.

• Developed programs for commercial fleet safety and consistently decreased vehicle accidents and traffic

violations by 80%.

• Introduced Smith Systems Defensive Driver Certification program reducing preventable accidents cost by a

savings above $700K per year.

• Guest Speaker on behalf of “Do it Best Home Improvement Centers” for the annual market regarding effective

loss control programs. Received the highest score for product knowledge, content and presentation from the

attendee evaluation survey.

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• Helped clients resolve underwriting issues that resulted in better communication, effective relationships and a

97% renewal rate for targeted objectives

• Assigned responsibility for directing loss control programs for three Board of Directors and largest premium

accounts.

Primary Duties

• Developed and presented employee educational training programs to employees in 20 Midwest States based on

the OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Outreach Training Programs.

• Taught supervisors in the basics of occupational safety and health using the OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training

Programs developed by the OSHA Training Institute.

• Inspected buildings, job sites, equipment, and work practices for compliance with Federal/State statutes

regarding safety, fire and environmental standards and recommend corrective actions.

• Participated in the investigation of all accidents involving property, equipment and employees by observing the

scene of the accident, taking photographs, interviewing the parties to the accident and witnesses, and completing

the appropriate records and reports.

• Maintained and kept current federal and state reports.

• Assisted clients negotiate settlement of claims with insurance carriers and the general public.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with policyholders, regulatory agencies, and legislators.

Claims Administrative Services – Tyler, TX November 2000 – August 2006

Safety Specialist - Provided excess and special risk property loss control services and workplace safety programs for

municipalities and school districts. Reported findings regarding potential loss situations, degree of hazard present, and

adequacy of physical and management controls.

Key Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented an innovative corporate risk management strategy significantly improving the TPA

bottom-line by $1.2M over two years.

• Introduced a state-wide blue print for air quality testing in public schools that reduced respiratory claims by 92%

in the first year.

• Designed a cost effective reward and incentive system to align new employee safety performance with the new

risk management program.

• Reduced new employee claims by 85% during the first 90 days.

• Received award for the greatest annual reduction in accidents and injuries.

Primary Duties:

• Developed employee safety training and instructed employee safety programs.

• Provide driver training for school bus operators and safety training for 15 passenger van drivers.

• Presented loss control proposals on behalf of broker agencies to municipal risk management departments and

school district boards for new and renewal business.

• Reviewed risk management requirements, loss control programs and provided analysis and verification of

claims.

• Served as the Company liaison with municipal and ISD loss control staff to review insurance programs in

preparation of annual bidding process.

• Inspected municipal and school district facilities for risk management program compliance.

• Assist in marketing member benefits at each Annual Texas Association of School Boards meetings.

• Conduct Breathalyzer test for school bus drivers and process results in accordance with FMCSA guidelines.

• Provided consultation to school districts designated as "Extra-Hazardous Employer." Provide reports to the

TWCC at the conclusion of the consultation specifying what steps school boards are directed to take to improve

safety.

• Conducted air quality testing and prepared reports for school district officials.

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CMC Steel Group – Seguin, TX 1991 – 1999

Loss Control Manager - Directed and developed OSHA and DOT regulatory programs for 52 manufacturing locations

spanning 15 states. Conducted compliance inspections and represented the company in all Federal/State OSHA and DOT

compliance audits. Provided management over-sight and developed employee safety-training programs. Directed first

response teams for all accident investigations in accordance with company requirements.

Key Accomplishments:

• Spearheaded management teams to confront all division OSHA and USDOT violations that resulted in

reductions in fines by 75% with a savings up to $300K for an individual occurrence.

• Managed staff of 21 safety coordinators in a steel manufacturing company including a fleet of 750 vehicles

• Co-authored safety program for commercial vehicle inspections in combination with Texas State Technical

College. This program reduced Out-of-Service violations by 98%, and vehicle and driver violations by 93%

over 3 years.

• Co-authored crane safety program under Texas A&M University - Division of Extension Services. Certified

supervisors helped reduce crane related claims by 90%.

• Developed first responder investigation procedures that enabled expedited claim closure by an average savings of

$125K per bodily injury claim. Co-authored article, “Expedited Accident Investigations" for the American Bar

Association.

• Co-Authored Wausau Insurance Company CMC Property Loss Control Plan and provided NFPA technical assistance

for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based deluge systems for mill furnaces.

• Co-Authored the development of procedures in conjunction with “Advanced Technology Associates” (ATA-Houston

TX) to refine methods required to create admissible night photography and video footage for presentation as

evidence or visual aids in the litigation process.

• Appointed as Liaison and Site Director of Safety for Government subcontractor in removal of 75 miles of copper

communication wire from the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Recognized accomplishment for no Lost

Time accidents and/or injuries.

Primary Duties:

• Building & Fire Protection Plan Review and safety inspections.

• Coordinated on-site worker and supervisory safety training programs with the insurance carrier.

• Interpreted FMCSA and OSHA rules, regulations and their applicability to specific company policy.

• Ensured DOT training, record retention, vehicle inspection & HOS logs management meet USDOT compliance.

• Attend all mediations and depositions during general liability, auto liability and workers compensation litigation.

• Investigation evaluation negotiation and settlement of insurance claims up to $250K.

• Maintained effective working relationships with customers, government agencies, employees and the general

public

• Recommended claim adjusting firms and law firms to represent the company regarding auto and general liability

claims.

Education/Licenses/Certifications

University of Utah – B.S. Industrial Psychology

Texas Department of Insurance –Professional Safety Source

Texas Department of Insurance - Loss Control Representative

Texas Department of Insurance - TWCC Field Representative

Texas Property Adjuster Certification

Texas General Liability Adjuster Certification

30 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and Construction Certification

Certified NFPA 70E

Certified Crane Inspector

Certified Forklift Instructor

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Certified Smith Systems Defensive Driver Instructor

Certified First Aid Instructor

Certified Breath Alcohol Inspector

Commercial Pilot License and Flight Instructor SEL MEL Instrument Rated

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Corporate Training Center; Multi-Line Underwriter and – Loss Control Engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

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