Risk Management Loss Prevention

Steven L. Gailbreath, Risk Management Consultant

North Port, Fl 941-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Risk Management/Loss Prevention/Insurance Defense/Safety

Experienced Risk Management professional with 30+ years of progressive responsibility in private and public sector. Managing comprehensive Risk Management programs and solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation. Capable of managing full breadth of Risk Management programs, projects, and daily operations for multiple locations. Full understanding of compliance regarding Risk Management accountabilities and importance. History of growing and strengthening Risk Management organizational capabilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Risk Management of Florida (PRM) 08/12/12 – 2/28/25

Loss Prevention Consultant

Plan, organize, implement loss prevention programs prioritizing the highest level of cost effective loss prevention strategies for 70+ PRM municipalities / pool members. Developed tracking and monitoring programs to identify areas of loss and implement strategic solutions to reduce property casualty losses.

City of North Port, FL 5/2002 – 8/13/12

Risk Management Coordinator

First Risk Management professional creating the department and all Risk Management policies and procedures for the City of North Port. Performed all Risk Management duties for more than 567 employees. Built partnerships and provided strategic Risk Management guidance and counsel to management team and department heads. Ensured compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Delivered reporting to management and business partners, including City Manager. Represented the City in hearings, unemployment cases and depositions; prepared witness testimony. Built internal and external relationships with leaders, employees, vendors, and regulators, brokers, and TPA.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Handling all manner of public / private sector property & casualty claims including but not limited to:

oWorkers Compensation

oGeneral Liability

oAuto Property & Liability

oProperty

oErrors and Omissions

oInland Marine, Boiler and Machinery

oIncluding related Police Department and Fire Department exposure

Familiarity with essential core HR practices in workers compensation, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, CBAs / union contracts.

Contract review for exposure identification, proper risk transfer, hold harmless and indemnification.

Compliance with Florida State Drug Free Workplace regulations.

Compliance with Federal CDL licensure, drug testing under CFR and Clearinghouse.

Research, development, and implementation of loss prevention programs that result in value added services to city staff and pool members.

Presentation of employee training programs and presentations in the areas of workplace safety, protection of property, and general liability both onsite and in a virtual platform.

Performance of on-site risk evaluations to determine potential losses in the area of employment practices and workplace safety.

Formatting and presentation of comprehensive annual loss analysis reports to each member, generated by our TPA Claims Management Provider.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE (CONT.)

Development of reporting mechanisms that identify pool members and target areas of special emphasis where losses are occurring.

Research and dissemination of safety-related policies and documents among pool members.

Establishment of member safety committees, and attending safety committee meetings.

Assisting in development of effective strategies to mitigate the frequency and severity of the member’s losses.

Ensuring that current and relevant loss prevention information is disseminated to the pool membership in a timely manner through the organization's website, e-mail, telephone, and oral presentations.

Development of new loss prevention programs and safety training in response to industry and pool trends.

Working closely with labor attorneys representing pool members to ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal laws in the areas of compliance and risk management practices.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS / VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS – Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

FORMER FLORIDA STATE LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR – Focusing on fraud and insurance defense

FORMER NICB CERTIFIED FRAUD INVESTIGATOR – National Insurance Crime Bureau

NIMS CERTIFIED – National Incident Management System

FORMER TRAVERLER’S INSURANCE SIU – Fraud Investigator, Special Investigations Unit

PRIOR PRIMA AND AGRIP MEMBERSHIP

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