Bob Nevens Jr.
Kingwood
Summary
Accomplished risk manager with over 25 years of experience procuring complex insurance placements for major healthcare systems, oil and gas supply chains, and professional employer organizations. My expertise spans all coverage lines of property and casualty, as well as professional coverages. Recognized for effective communication, global insurance procurement, claims management, loss prevention, and contract negotiations. Committed to delivering innovative solutions, cost savings, and risk program optimization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Director Risk Management
MRC Global, Inc.
Houston
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Lead global insurance program for 200+ locations across 16 countries, managing automobile fleet with 1,500+ vehicles/trailers, and $600M in worldwide inventory.
- Achieved FM Global’s Highly Protected Risk Award for a La Porte, TX distribution center by implementing risk reductions with minimal capex expenditure and realizing 20% decrease in premium.
- Served on Risk Management Committee, Disclosure and Controls Review Committee, Loss Contingency Committee, and Volunteer Cares Committee.
- Direct brokers, actuaries, underwriters, third party claims administrators and internal teams on various topics and actions to optimize insurance programs and reduce costs.
- Negotiate beneficial insurance and indemnity contract terms with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other third parties.
- Oversee loss prevention initiatives such as cyber tabletop exercises, disaster planning and recovery, fleet safety, and business continuity.
- Manage complex claims (auto liability, property, product liability, workers compensation, EPL, D&O, cyber, and contractual indemnity).
Risk and Insurance Manager
Whitestone REIT
Houston
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Manage premise liability and property loss prevention programs for 7M+ sq. ft. of retail centers.
- Procure corporate insurance program within budget and retentions, achieving cost efficiency and optimized coverage.
- Effectively manage brokers, underwriters, claims adjusters, and loss prevention experts, leading to successful management of large property losses and premise liability claims with minimal premium impact.
Director, Corporate Risk and Insurance
Houston Methodist Hospital System
Houston
05.2011 - 04.2021
- Managed OCIP with over a $1B+ in construction value, delivering $8M project savings; including managing workers compensation, general liability, and complex builders risk claims.
- Procure complex property and business interruption insurance program with over $7B+ in total insurable value.
- Procure all lines of corporate insurance while managing department budget, brokers, markets, underwriters, and leadership expectations.
- Served on Business Practices Committee and Information and Privacy Security Committees.
- Managed self-insurance program for 900+ physicians and allied health professionals.
Manager, Property and Casualty Insurance Services
Insperity
Kingwood
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Awarded Chairman’s Excellence Award (Employee of the Year) for outstanding risk management performance.
- Negotiated and managed property and casualty placements, optimizing coverage and cost efficiency for 110,000 worksite employees across diverse industries.
- Administered nationwide captive workers compensation/EL and EPLI program.
- Directed broker and third-party relationships, enhancing collaboration and reducing insurance costs by over 14%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/English
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN01-1997
Skills
- Insurance management
- Contract negotiation
- Insurance negotiation
- Claims management
Activities
- Past President of Nashville Area Cumberland Chapter of RIMS (Risk & Insurance Mgt. Society)
- Member of Chubb’s Client Advisory Board
- Alumni Gamma Iota Sigma - Professional Insurance Fraternity
Certification
CRIS - Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist
Timeline
Sr. Director Risk Management
MRC Global, Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2026
Risk and Insurance Manager
Whitestone REIT
01.2022 - 01.2023
Director, Corporate Risk and Insurance
Houston Methodist Hospital System
05.2011 - 04.2021
Manager, Property and Casualty Insurance Services
Insperity
01.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/English
Middle Tennessee State University