Mark W. Dupuis
***** *. ******* **** ***** ( Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
**********@***.*** ( 231-***-****
Qualifications Profile
Innovative, visionary insurance executive with extensive experience in
management, marketing, strategic planning and development, risk management
and re-insurance world wide, displaying a high degree of drive and
determination.
? Directed all aspects of insurance brokerage, from start-up to
development of strong international presence.
? Provided strategic business planning, leadership for product management
and research teams, bottom line responsibility of assessing risks,
pricing, marketing, and promotion plans.
? Comprehensive understanding of risk management in diverse fields of
insurance and re-insurance, covering real estate, banking, marine, boat
building, auto dealerships, marina operators and health insurance
providers.
? Strong liaisons with banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies
combined with knowledge of financial procedures, policies and products
to develop profit centers and insurance agencies.
? Expertise in developing insurance products from conception to
completion encompassing underwriting, premium income reporting, and
claims.
? Proven record of accomplishment of consistent profitable achievements
and innovative policies and programs.
Professional Experience
Insure America, LLC
V.P. Strategic Relationships
2007-present
Insure America is a multi-function, internet
platform that provides insurance and related services directly to
consumers, affinity groups and insurance agencies throughout the US and
worldwide. Direct responsibilities are to establish and promote strategic
relations for product development and implementation with political,
financial and insurance related partners. Solely responsible for the
introductions and promotions of all strategic partners from past
relationships to establishment of new associates.
American Professional Liability Group- Charlevoix, MI
President
2000 - 2007
Established an agency which exclusively sold Medical Malpractice Insurance.
Expand our markets to include hospitals, clinics, allied health care
clinics, staffing agencies, clinical trials, risk retention groups, small
hospital facilities, and enterprise risk
?Within one year of agency start up produced 2 million dollars in
premium.
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Various Markets, Inc, - Royal Oak, MI
President 1981-
2000
Served as President of Various Markets, Inc., which was established in 1974
to manage and provide specialized programs on behalf of insurance agents
and brokers.
Spearheaded vision, strategy, and execution of global business operations,
presiding over the development of this international insurance agency.
Implemented, tracked, and approved all aspects of daily operation including
insurance company contacts, establishing and recognizing risk exposures,
and development of products with company underwriters. Liaised with
international clients, and established strong business relations.
Supervised comprehensive operations encompassing accounting, overheads,
company policy, compensation, and resources.
? Oversaw the recruitment of 50 product managers, researchers, program
managers, and designers, creating a strong, cohesive, and successful
team.
? Developed strong practical understanding of software programming,
development, and writing of programs specific to companies needs in
tracking premiums, claims, and profit and loss statements.
? Developed risk management concepts for top worldwide banks and
financial Institutions to identify and create insurance programs to
protect financial, collateral and mortgage risks.
? Pioneered unique marina program, combining three sections of coverage
under one policy.
? Collaborated with world leading insurance underwriters to identify and
cover financial risks involved in developing the inaugural non-
Governmental health delivery system for the largest private health
organization and hospital group in India.
? Introduced and presented complete risk management package for the
world's largest nationalized oil company.
? Assisted offshore carriers in developing worldwide re-insurance
products to supplement and fill the coverage needs of re-insurance
programs for banks, yacht and marina owners, manufacturers and health
care providers.
? Developed and promoted "dread disease" programs for health and
professional associations to protect employees against, HIV, Cancer and
others.
? Initiated and wrote innovative expatriate health insurance programs for
Filipinos living in the USA.
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Derek Bryant insurance Brokers Ltd. - London, UK
Insurance Broker 1979
to 1981
Recruited to this London insurance brokerage to assist in placing North
American insurance and re-insurance in the London markets. Gathered
underwriting information from American insurance brokers and developed
presentations for placement to Lloyds and other London company
underwriters. Established contacts and strong relations with London-based
underwriters, laying foundations for future business.
? Developed and placed with Underwriters at Lloyds the first monthly
reporting form master policy for financial institutions to protect
financial, collateral and mortgage loan exposures for the bank and their
investors.
? Initiated the development of an insurance program for high-performance
boats; successfully introduced program to US marketplace.
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Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration: Major in Marketing
Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti
Attended School of Engineering
Texas A & M - College Station
Professional Associations
Michigan Surplus Lines Association
Michigan Insurance Agents Association
Independent Association of Insurance Agents
Association of Financial Institutions Brokers
Community Associations
Grosse Pointe Marine Rescue - Police rescue Diver
Mariner Club Port of Detroit
Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Licenses
State of Michigan Multi Line License
State of Michigan Excess and Surplus Lines License
State of Illinois Non residents
State of Florida Non residents