Manager Insurance

*S*** Arrowhead Drive. Home: 630-***-****

Wheaton IL 60189 Cell: 630-***-****

Email: *******@***.***

Anthony C. Parla, MBA, JD, CCLA

Summary:

A seasoned, team-oriented Insurance - Claims Services executive with a

highly successful track record that covers more than 26 years of combined

senior experience at the management/supervisory level.

. Developed a claims "Best Practices" guideline to improve efficiencies,

expenses and severities

. Implemented a litigation cost containment program that reduced legal

expenses by 28%.

. Instituted an Umbrella / Excess Claim Division. Having strong

organizational and leadership skills, I am effective in leading others,

improving workflow and process streamlining.

. Recognized for having exceptional organization building skills as well as

the ability to motivate others on all levels in the achievement of

individual and organizational goals.

Key Strengths:

. Excellent interpersonal people skills with a high level of customer

focus.

. Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

. Highly analytical and detailed oriented.

. Proven skills in leading revenue building initiatives and operations

streamlining.

Professional Experience:

LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE CO., Elk Grove Village, IL

Claims Manager - Litigation 2005 - 2009

. Manage litigation staff countrywide.

. Reorganize department, reduced litigation costs.

. Attend mediation on Major Cases.

. Oversee all Trials.

. Manage Staff of 7 Senior Consultants.

COMPANY CLOSED AND IS IN RUN OFF

PROFESSIONAL STAFFING, Chicago IL

Consultant (Project assignment) 2004 - 2005

. Audit Claims and Litigation

. Attend mediation, settlement conferences.

. Work on pending Commercial losses.

SELF EMPLOYED, CONTRACT WORK.

TIG SPECIALTY, Chicago IL

Senior Claims Specialist 2002 - 2004

. Manage Major Litigation Countrywide.

. Evaluated reserves on all cases.

. Attend mediations and resolve major cases, in excess of $1M

. Evaluate trial and appellate cases.

COMPANY WAS IN RUNOFF. CLOSED

CONSULTANT POSITIONS

AON RISK SERVICES, Chicago IL

Claims Manager

SIX MONTH CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT. 2002 - 2002

WESTERN SPECIALTY INSURANCE Company, Oak Brook IL

Claims Manager 2001 - 2001

. Managed Commercial Claims / Litigation countrywide.

SMALL CARRIER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND CLOSED.

THE HARTFORD INSURANCE Company, Aurora IL

High Exposure Consultant 2000 - 2000

. Major Litigation / Coverage

. Responsible for All Major Litigation and Coverage issues, Commercial

Claims.

. Reduced Litigation expenses 22%.

RESIGNED DUE TO PERSONAL INJURY AND RECOVERY PERIOD.

CNA INSURANCE Company, Chicago IL 1995 - 2000

AVP / Director

. Litigation/Liability Claims - Home Office

. Responsible for personal lines technical claims division, including 10

regional offices.

. Developed litigation management programs, which included fixed fees,

budget and vendor programs. ALE was reduced by 30% in one year as a

result.

Senior Consultant - Commercial Claims

. Responsible for operation of 5 regions, specializing in product

liability. Promoted to personal lines division.

DIVISON SOLD TO ALLSTATE. ALL MANAGEMENT WAS LAID OFF.

ALLIANCE INSURANCE GROUP, Chicago IL

Vice President - Claims 1990 - 1995

. Responsible for countrywide claims operation.

. Substantially reduced loss ratio during first year through reorganization

of the claims department.

. Established a litigation cost control program that resulted in a 20%

reduction in legal expenses.

COMPANY WAS IN RUNOFF. CLOSED

TRANSAMERICA INSURANCE GROUP, Schaumburg IL

Executive Consultant 1988 - 1990

. Responsible for Midwest technical operation.

. Managed the development of staff in reserve philosophy, investigation,

negotiation and litigation handling.

. Developed company-wide program to control severity and expense control.

. Worked with Home Office staff on countrywide audit program. Managed

Midwest claims offices.

COMPANY CLOSED LOCAL OFFICE

.

Education:

Suffield University

MBA - Business Management

Canterbury University

Doctor of Law

Lewis College of Law

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Liberal Arts, Political Science, Pre-law

American Education Institute

CCLA Designation

Adjusting licenses in 13 states.

Certified Coverage Expert, P & C

Notary Public

Numerous courses and seminars in insurance and business fields.

References provided upon request

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