James F. Martin
Eustis, FL, 32726 *********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/james-martin-18296915
SUMMARY
Proven insurance executive with extensive experience and expertise in Construction, Captives, Risk Management and Transportation. Solid track record and results conducting Exposure Analysis and Coverage Analysis.
Authored over 13 articles in various Construction Trade Publications on Transportation. Public Speaker at NALP (Landscapers) and NRLRC (Roofing) and various other related groups. Conduct Training of Underwriting and Risk Control on Transportation - DOT. Consider myself a Risk Manager for the Captives, Landscapers Association and for the Carrier and considered it my job to make the insureds better risks. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CNA-CONSTRUCTION Orlando, FL 1999 – 2016
Director- Captives, Director-PLANT, BEAR-CAM (Commercial Affiliate Marketing)
•Implemented and managed Group captive programs for Roofing. Growing the Roofing Captive book from zero in 2004 to $58M in 2016. With 143 Captive members and a 15% ROI.
•NALP-(National Association of Landscape Professionals-PLANT) CAM Director- Strengthened Association Program from $16.9M in 2010 to $23.3 in 2015. Worked on the Safety and Risk Management Committee for the association.
•BEAR-(Building Equipment and Repair)CAM Director-Non-association program. Took over CAM program with a 113% LR in Auto, today it has a 49% loss ratio in Auto.
•Diagnosed a companywide issue with auto classifications and developed the training needed for staff, resulting in increased auto premiums for the company.
•Created a Department of Transportation (DOT) review process for every Construction risk at CNA, taught the process and use of DOT to Risk Control and Underwriting.
•CNA-EXCESS & SURPLUS, MOTOR TRANSPORT SPECIALIST, Formed a Long Haul Trucking Captive, navigating all aspects from domicile to program management.
•Responsible for review and underwriting of all Captive Prospects. OTHER RELATED EXPEREINCE
CNI, CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY
Underwriting Manager,
•Contractors, Trucking and Programs Management, Startup Company NORTHBROOK PROPERTY & CASUALTY
Senior Casualty Underwriter
MIDWESTERN INDEMNITY,
Large Lines Casualty Underwriter
•Started as casualty underwriter, promoted to Large Lines, Managed programs for Truckers, Dealerships, Churches, and large accounts JAMES F. MARTIN PAGE TWO
CLOETING-SEAWAY AGENCY
Account executive
MILD, (MICHIGAN INSTITUTE OF LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANER) Sales and Underwriting Consultant
•Set up and managed a Captive program
THE HARTFORD
Casualty Underwriter
•Started in OJT Marketing Rep training program-promoted to Casualty Underwriting EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Communications John Carroll University, Shaker Heights, Ohio PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CIC - Certified Insurance Counselor
CRM- Certified Risk Manager
CRIS- Construction Risk Insurance Specialist
TRS- Transportation Risk Specialist
OSHA 10 Hour, Scaffold Safety and Compliance, Fall Protection Competent Person, EME Awareness & Radio Frequency Training
Published over 13 articles in various Construction Trade Publications on Transportation. Public Speaker at NALP (Landscapers) and NRLRC (Roofing) and various other groups. Training of Underwriter and Risk Control on Transportation-DOT. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OR VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer of the Year Award KidsnKamp, Columbus, Ohio 2003 Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington Cemetery