Insurance Human Resources
Resume:
Rick Saadeh
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** *. ********* ***
City: Niles
State: IL
Zip: 60714
Country: USA
Phone: 847-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $90,000
Willing to Relocate
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Job History / Details:
RICK SAADEH
8821 N. Greenwood Street
Niles, Illinois 60714
Cell: 847-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2005, to the present
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, a company of Allianz; Chicago, IL
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve high exposure, complex Medical Malpractice claims on a nationwide basis. Named Insureds include Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and other medical professionals.
Manage Employment Practices Liability Insurance, Public Officials, and Law Enforcement claims, as part of A.Z.F.F.'s Public Entity book of business, including E.E.O.C. claims and lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, employment discrimination, retaliation, and employment civil rights violations.
Professionally handle "Assisted Living" and "Elder Abuse" claims in multi-state venues.
Investigate and resolve Insurance Agentaaiais Errors and Omissions Liability claims on a nationwide basis.
Nominated by Claims Management in 2012 to participate in our companyaaiais select aaiAiEmployee Technical Mentoring Program.aaii It is aimed at enhancing skill set, providing challenging and meaningful opportunities, and bettering the overall performance of our Claims organization. As part of this program, I have worked with our Insurance Agentaaiais Underwriter in expanding knowledge of our company operations; assisted our Actuary in preparing drafts for our employees; and participated in discussions with our Risk Services and Loss Prevention unit to help develop programs to supplement current activities.
Proposed innovation submission to senior management, which was approved and related to development and utilization of an aaiAiExpert Databaseaaii for our various lines of business, which was rolled-out on a company-wide basis.
Volunteered to participate on several committees which implemented the development of a number of significant, positive changes in the work-flow of various processes, including regarding new file set-up, as well as enhancements to our employee benefits program. This, in turn, has increased productivity and strengthened our work force morale.
November 5, 1995, November, 2005
General Electric (G.E.)/ Employers; South Barrington, IL
Achieved Six-Sigma, Quality (Green Belt) certification in August of 2002, and completed Reserving Accuracy project for Employers Reinsurance Corporation (E.R.C.).
Acquired expertise in handling Public Officials and Educators Legal Liability claims (claims-made basis) in addition to Public Entity General Liability claims, primarily, Law Enforcement and Civil Rights suits.
Supervised and directed Panel Counsel in the defense of litigated files on the "Eastern Team," which was responsible for claims in 22 states. Including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Ohio, and Mississippi.
Investigated, evaluated, and negotiated complex, high exposure claims, including traumatic brain injuries and fatalities.
Trained and mentored new employees on the "Eastern Team," utilizing a variety of approaches including formal training and coaching in litigation and claims management.
Reviewed and approved coverage letters for team members on the "Eastern Team" and took part in administrative induction of new employees.
Conducted regular "Quality Control" audits for team members as well as for Third Party Administrators.
Participated in teams which reviewed and approved Third Party Administrators for G.E./E.R.C.
Developed an "Investigation Primer" (training program) for our office.
Maintained closing ratio of over 100%.
Reserving/Settlement/Expense authority: $200,000.
February, 1991 to November 2, 1995
Allstate Insurance Company, Commercial Division, (Northbrook Property and Casualty Insurance Company); Casualty Claim Representative; South Barrington, Illinois
Managed litigated and non-litigated General Liability files arising out of our Milwaukee underwriting branch.
Attended Pre-trials and Settlement Conferences and negotiated with Plaintiffs' Attorneys and codefendants.
Developed proficiency in the following lines of business: Premise/Operations, Auto, Products, Printers Liability, Completed Operations, and Surety Bonds.
Initiated and helped develop a flat-fee payment program with Hinshaw and Culbertson law firm in Wisconsin.
Created an exclusive contract arrangement with "Aim Record Services" for the procurement of records and copy work.
Audited legal and other billings as part of a team to help control our allocated expenses.
November, 1987 to February, 1991
Commercial Claim Representative; Northbrook Property and Casualty Insurance Company; Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Investigated, evaluated, negotiated, and settled litigated and non-litigated General Liability cases in our territory which included Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota.
Developed strong familiarity with the various jurisdictions handled.
Trained unit members in various facets of litigation management.
November, 1986 to November, 1987
Multi-line Staff Adjuster; Northbrook Property and Casualty Insurance Company; Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Handled property claims including first party as well as casualty claims.
Secured statements of witnesses and performed on-site inspections.
Analyzed reports and statements of policyholders, witnesses and claimants.
Obtained and evaluated medical reports, repair estimates, weather reports, and Police reports
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois 1983.
Majored in Human Resources Development
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Northeastern Illinois University, 1981
Majored in Business Management
CPCU designation attained in April, 2007
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Fluent in Arabic and Spanish
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