Karen Negri
Cumming,GA
Summary
Risk management professional supporting a citywide program covering claims, loss prevention, insurance administration, and safety training. Coordinates incident reporting, open-claims follow-up, carrier and broker communication, and renewal and audit support. Prepares clear reports for city leadership on loss trends, risk exposures, and claims activity to support informed decisions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Manager
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
, Georgia
12.2016 - Current
- Manage the City's risk management program by collaborating with employees, City management, department heads, risk broker, and insurance companies to identify and mitigate risks.
- Manage the reporting, documentation, investigation, and follow up of incidents and claims.
- Collaborate with employees, department heads, insurance carriers, and brokers regarding claims and risk-related activities.
- Monitor open claims and maintain accurate records to ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate with insurance broker and carriers during renewals, audits, and claims reviews.
- Maintain insurance records, certificates, policy documents, claims files, and other confidential risk management records.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for City management on claims activity, loss trends, and risk exposures, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Promoted proactive risk management culture through communication, Safety Committee activities, and employee training, increasing awareness and engagement in risk practices.
Executive Assistant to Mayor and City Manager
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Liaised with Assistant City Managers, department heads, City Council, citizens, media, elected officials, and organizations to align efforts toward achieving Mayor's and City Manager's goals.
- Managed City Council Request/Inquiry database, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups to enhance community engagement.
- Monitored and responded to emails and phone calls, delegating follow-ups to staff to maintain effective communication.
- Collaborated with committees to plan special community events.
Legal Assistant/Office Manager
WOOD AND PERRY
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Transcribed dictation of legal and political documents and correspondence. Prepared and recorded Deeds; organized corporations, limited liability companies, professional corporations, and prepared Corporate Minute Books.
- Coordinated calendar and client database management, liaising with City Hall and responding to communications from law and the Mayor's office.
- Facilitated communication between clients, tenants, and government officials to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Oversaw bookkeeping for law office and tenants, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Supervised volunteers and interns for Mayor Wood's re-election campaign; maintained campaign website and social media presence; transcribed and distributed campaign communications, and coordinated political events.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration and Management, General
Columbia Southern University
Online01-2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing
SUNY Empire State College
OnlineSkills
- Claims management
- Property & Casualty Claims
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Liability Claims
- Loss mitigation
- Risk Assessment
- Insurance Program Administration
- Claims reporting
- Risk Reporting
- Policy development
- Vendor management
- Broker relations
- Insurance Policy Knowledge
- Analytical Skills
- Collaboration
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Analytical Skills
Certification
- Georgia Resident Claims Adjuster License # 3934292, Active Expires 02-28-2029
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM-P) The Institutes Knowledge Group
Timeline
Risk Manager
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
12.2016 - Current
Executive Assistant to Mayor and City Manager
CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
03.2011 - 12.2016
Legal Assistant/Office Manager
WOOD AND PERRY
02.2008 - 02.2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration and Management, General
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing
SUNY Empire State College