Julius Browne, ARM
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Risk Manager with a proven track record at Imperial Dade, specializing in risk assessment and regulatory compliance. Expert in data analysis and loss mitigation, I effectively led cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls and reduce claims costs, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals while fostering strong stakeholder communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Manager
Imperial Dade
Jersey City, NJ
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed strategies to mitigate risk and reduce potential losses.
- Assessed operational activities for potential risks on an ongoing basis.
- Conducted regular reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization regarding risk assessment activities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to identify areas of risk exposure.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations that could impact the organization's operations.
- Performed periodic reviews of existing systems, processes, and procedures in order to minimize potential risks.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining current risk levels as well as recommended actions for senior management.
Workers' Compensation Claims Manager
Imperial Dade
Jersey City, NJ
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed a staff of adjusters responsible for processing Workers' Compensation claims.
- Implemented best practices for adjudicating claims within established timelines.
- Analyzed data, trends, and metrics to identify problem areas in the claims process.
- Monitored compliance with state-specific regulations regarding Workers' Compensation claims handling procedures.
- Assisted with training new employees on company policies and procedures related to Workers' Compensation.
- Researched and resolved complex Workers' Compensation issues.
- Reviewed medical reports to determine claim eligibility.
- Investigated complaints from claimants regarding denied or delayed payments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce Workers' Compensation costs.
- Advised employers on ways to minimize their exposure to future liability arising from workplace injuries.
Senior Workers' Compensation Adjuster
CorVel Corporation
Norristown, PA
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Determined liability, compensability, and benefits due on each claim.
- Checked into questionable claims, interviewing agents and claimants to resolve errors and omissions.
- Investigated potentially fraudulent claims with focus on thoroughness, quality, and cost control.
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, medical bills and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
- Reduced loss ratios through fair and prompt processing of claims.
- Input claim information and payments into company database.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by communicating information and actively listening to concerns.
Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster
Broadspire
Berkeley Heights, NJ
05.2014 - 12.2018
- Handled complex workers' compensation claims, including those involving multiple jurisdictions and laws.
- Analyzed medical records to determine compensability of claims.
- Performed risk assessment analyses on proposed projects or activities that could potentially lead to injury or illness.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant federal and state laws pertaining to workers' compensation benefits.
- Educated employers on their obligations under the law when it comes to providing benefits for injured employees.
- Prepared detailed reports for review by senior management.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding treatment plans for injured employees.
- Investigated fraud allegations related to workers' compensation claims.
- Facilitated communication between injured employees, employers, insurance carriers, attorneys, physicians, rehabilitation providers, and other stakeholders throughout the claims process.
Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster
Zurich American Insurance
Parsippany, NJ
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Reduced loss ratios through fair and prompt processing of claims.
- Developed strategies to resolve complex cases within established timeframes.
- Consulted company legal department to identify claims at risk of litigation and plan for appropriate legal action.
- Coordinated with medical professionals to arrange treatment for injured claimants and provide relevant information to medical offices regarding policy coverage and claimant work conditions.
- Determined liability, compensability, and benefits due on each claim.
- Conducted periodic audits to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Investigated potentially fraudulent claims with focus on thoroughness, quality, and cost control.
Insolvent Workers Compensation Adjuster
NJPLIGA
Basking Ridge, NJ
03.2007 - 12.2011
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Public Administration
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA06-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05-1983
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Internal controls
- Claims management
- Loss mitigation
- Stakeholder communication
- Fraud investigation
- Operational assessment
- Cost reduction
- Employee training
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
Accomplishments
Sompo America ICHIBAN AWARD - February 2015 for Superior Claims
Investigations Service.
Certification
ARM - Associate in Risk Management
AIC - Associate in Claims
AINS - Associate in General Insurance
OSHA - General Industry Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Risk Manager
Imperial Dade
04.2024 - 04.2025
Workers' Compensation Claims Manager
Imperial Dade
12.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Workers' Compensation Adjuster
CorVel Corporation
02.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster
Broadspire
05.2014 - 12.2018
Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster
Zurich American Insurance
04.2012 - 04.2014
Insolvent Workers Compensation Adjuster
NJPLIGA
03.2007 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Masters in Public Administration
Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Saint Mary's College of California
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