Stephen Stonehouse
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Results-oriented executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Stonehouse Consulting Group
Redondo Beach, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Developed market strategy and plan for small workers compensation program for national insurance company.
- Streamlined operations and financial reporting for regional insurance agency
- Developed organizational structure and ongoing feedback for $20 million revenue general contractor
- Developed organizational structure and secession plannings for local manufacturer
Senior Vice President
CNA Financial
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Took over region which had not had local leadership for several years. Organized staff, developed strategies for marketing, staff hiring and development.
- Region expanded from 4 California offices to 8 western offices and at one point 18 offices west of Mississippi.
- Successfully integrated new division into this field operation.
- Created appropriate balance among managers salaries.
- Was top performing region in 5 region configuration
Senior Vice President
Reliance Insurance Company
Philadelphia, PA
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Lead 4 regional vice presidents and 26 office country wide handling commercial insurance.
- Was liaison between commercial insurance and surety company.
- Replaced several branch managers and two regional managers.
- Profitably grew revenue each year.
- Was responsible for select agency promotional program called Pinnacle.
Senior Vice President
Chubb Corp
Encino, CA
01.1971 - 01.1995
- Last assignment was Zone Officer for the west with 8 offices providing both personal and commercial insurance.
- Top ranking Zone each year for profit and growth.
- Had oversight responsibility for newly acquired company in Mexico City.
- Prior to this assignment had run branches in New Haven CT and Chicago as well as positions in surety bond department in both field and home offices.
Education
Program For Management Developmen
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA09.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH06.1967
Skills
- Integrity and Transparency
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Complex Problem Solving
- Profit and Loss Management
- Change and Growth Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Organizational Development
- Annual Planning
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
Timeline
President
Stonehouse Consulting Group
01.2012 - Current
Senior Vice President
CNA Financial
01.2001 - 01.2012
Senior Vice President
Reliance Insurance Company
01.1995 - 01.2001
Senior Vice President
Chubb Corp
01.1971 - 01.1995
Program For Management Developmen
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kenyon College