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Beverly Van Dyk
Insurance, Risk Management
Moss Landing,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Insurance professional with extensive experience in managing complex claims and implementing risk management strategies that safeguard corporate assets. Strong relationships with brokers and clients facilitate efficient claims resolution and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Risk Analyst
Western Digital
Moss Landing, USA
05.2014 - 01.2026
- Implemented risk management practices that safeguarded corporate assets and minimized loss exposure
- Coordinated with insurance brokers and insurers to manage and enhance global insurance programs
- Investigated accidents and collaborated with insurers on settlements, assisting in damage recovery from responsible parties
- Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Risk and Insurance Administrator
Pebble Beach Company
Pebble Beach, USA
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted inspections and analysis to identify and mitigate risks across resort properties and operations
- Collaborated with insurance brokers and company representatives to align coverage with resort's risk management strategy
- Managed property and casualty claims for world-class golf resort, ensuring effective handling within high self-insured retention framework
Senior Claims Representative/Farm Underwriter
Sequoia Insurance Company
Monterey, USA
04.2006 - 01.2012
- Underwrote renewal and new business for diverse farming and ranching operations across California, assessing risk and determining coverage needs
- Settled large loss claims and made coverage decisions, ensuring timely resolutions for clients
- Commercial 1st and 3rd party property and casualty claims management
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Spencer McGrew
Modesto, USA
05.2000 - 02.2006
- Supported sole practitioner in personal injury, bankruptcy, business formation, contracts, wills, and living trusts, while maintaining efficient office operations.
Senior Claims Representative
Allied Group Insurance Company
07.1990 - 04.2000
- Investigated and resolved multi-line property and casualty claims, mitigating significant exposure and ensuring timely settlements
- Provided litigation support, facilitating effective case management and resolution
- Resolved coverage determinations
- Collaborated with colleagues, maintaining constant communication with insurance brokers to streamline claim processing
Education
Paralegal Studies - Law
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA08-2005
CPCU - Insurance
Insurance Institutes of America
Self Study06-1995
Bachelor Of Science -
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-1984
Skills
- Claims management
- Risk assessment
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Data analysis
- Efficient investigation and coverage determination of claims
- Negotiation
- Maintaining strong rapport with insurance brokers, customers and claimants
- Excellent communication skills
- Works efficiently without direction from managers
- Negotiation skills
Timeline
Senior Risk Analyst
Western Digital
05.2014 - 01.2026
Risk and Insurance Administrator
Pebble Beach Company
04.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Claims Representative/Farm Underwriter
Sequoia Insurance Company
04.2006 - 01.2012
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Spencer McGrew
05.2000 - 02.2006
Senior Claims Representative
Allied Group Insurance Company
07.1990 - 04.2000
Paralegal Studies - Law
California State University, Stanislaus
CPCU - Insurance
Insurance Institutes of America
Bachelor Of Science -
California Polytechnic State University