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Kelly-Louise Poggetti

San Mateo,CA

Summary

Proactive Risk Management professional with 10 years of experience in the construction and renewable energy industries. AINS and CRIS certified. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong leadership skills, with a focus on innovative solutions and continuous learning. Demonstrates expertise in claims management, project finance, builder’s risk insurance placement, and controlled insurance programs. Skilled in managing subcontractor default insurance, contractual risk transfer, and vendor risk analysis.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Risk and Insurance

Clearway Energy Group
03.2022 - Current
  • Spearhead placement of builder's risk insurance for $3 billion in wind, solar, and energy storage projects
  • Collaborate with Senior Management and brokerage team in facilitating annual renewal of a $18 billion property insurance portfolio, securing optimal terms and conditions despite a hard market
  • Manage insurance deliverables for financing and tax equity transactions, from initial funding through final completion
  • Implement a streamlined database for 125 contract terms and conditions pertaining to insurance and indemnity
  • Oversee insurance waiver process, collaborating with internal stakeholders and insurance consultants in US and UK
  • Administer $30 million in property claims related to construction and operational losses
  • Cultivate partnerships with external stakeholders and extend network reach within insurance industry

Assistant Risk Manager

Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company
08.2015 - 03.2022
  • Managed Subcontractor Default Insurance program, achieving a 0% default rate over five years and saving $1.5 million.
  • Conducted contract analysis for indemnification and insurance provisions across $1 billion in commercial real estate, public sector, education and life sciences construction projects, ensuring comprehensive risk coverage.
  • Administered all insurance program submissions across Property, Casualty, Cyber, D&O lines of coverage.
  • Oversaw 22 Controlled Insurance Programs (CIPs), from kick-off to closeout.
  • Collaborated with legal, safety, and external agencies in Workers' Compensation and General Liability claims.
  • Built and led a 4-person compliance team, streamlining certificates of insurance due diligence.
  • Developed, implemented and managed subcontractor pre-qualification organization-wide.
  • Performed risk identification and analysis in partnership with Estimating, Project Management and Field teams.
  • Proactively identified industry trends, creating awareness and building efficiencies.
  • Participated in operations team presentations, aligning department actions with organizational core values.

Education

Associate of Science - Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

The Institutes
Malvern, PA
2025

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Sports Business Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
2024

Associate of Science - Associate in Insurance (AINS)

The Institutes
Malvern, PA
2024

Certificate of Achievement - Construction Risk And Insurance Specialist (CRIS)

International Risk Management Institute
Dallas, TX
2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Building Connected
  • Oracle Textura
  • Viewpoint/ Trimble
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Program optimization
  • Risk identification, analysis and mitigation

Timeline

Manager, Risk and Insurance

Clearway Energy Group
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Risk Manager

Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company
08.2015 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

The Institutes

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Sports Business Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science - Associate in Insurance (AINS)

The Institutes

Certificate of Achievement - Construction Risk And Insurance Specialist (CRIS)

International Risk Management Institute
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