Nadia Gluch
Attorney, CPCU
287 Westpoint Terrace West Hartford,Connecticut
Summary
Experienced insurance professional with a strong background in complex litigation, coverage analysis and managing emerging risk exposures.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Emerging Insurance Risk Unit
The Hartford Financial Services Company
03.2011 - Current
- Lead the emerging insurance risk function for a top-tier multinational insurance carrier.
- Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize or avoid negative impacts on the enterprise and our insureds.
- Established and directed company initiatives on a broad range of emerging issues including PFAS contamination, controlled substances legalization, drone technology, human trafficking and opioid litigation.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Complete emerging risk evaluations for enterprise risk management reporting and corporate governance.
- Frequent presenter on emerging risk subject matter to functional areas within the company including legal, underwriting, claim and risk engineering.
- Produce and maintain informational resources including an internal website and periodical company-wide bulletins.
- Promoted from Specialist position to Director in 2016.
Founder and Co-Owner
Hope Rock Gardening
11.2014 - Current
- Created a profitable start-up business providing grave site care, landscaping and photography for sites located in cemeteries throughout the greater tri-state area and Massachusetts.
Consultant, Complex Claim Group
The Hartford Financial Services Company
03.2005 - 03.2011
- Responsible for managing all aspects of environmental, toxic tort, asbestos and construction defect claims from initial notice to resolution.
- Presented large exposure case analysis to management and in-house counsel.
- Conducted claim investigation, policy research and analysis to determine appropriate coverage position.
- Maintained timely communications with insureds, counsel and agents regarding claim status.
- Monitored and coordinated defense of litigation involving policyholder.
- Frequent participation in settlement negotiations and mediations.
- Completed timely reporting to reinsurers for large exposure claims.
- Established appropriate reserves based on defense cost and damages projections.
- Negotiated with other carriers to develop cost allocation positions.
- Mentored and assisted in the training of new hires to the department.
Account Executive
St. Paul Travelers Companies
02.1998 - 03.2005
- Managed large inventory of environmental liability claims in determining appropriate coverage positions.
- Coordinated coverage analysis with in-house counsel and management pursuant to appropriate case law and policy information.
- Participated in settlement negotiations.
- Analyzed aggregate loss reports, developed policy coverage and cost allocation information.
- Administered site investigations to obtain information regarding policyholder environmental compliance history.
- Monitored defense of policyholder litigated claims.
Environmental Coverage Paralegal
Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
05.1995 - 02.1998
- Provided general litigation support to Travelers in-house legal staff and outside counsel for all aspects of environmental coverage litigation including completing research for and drafting discovery responses, researching and writing office memoranda regarding environmental issues and insurance coverage disputes.
- Responsible for maintaining continuous communications with outside counsel to support litigation strategy and operations.
- Participated in fact-finding document reviews.
- Assisted counsel in obtaining supporting material for settlement negotiations.
Paralegal
Mayo, Gilligan & Zito
07.1994 - 04.1995
- Provided general paralegal support for the litigation department of a medium-sized general practice law firm.
- Processed insurance defense, commercial debt collection actions, residential foreclosures, bankruptcy and personal injury litigation.
- Assisted attorneys with all stages of litigation including complaint drafting and preparation for service, discovery, pleadings and judgment.
- Responsible for filing, tracking and completion of post judgment actions such as bank executions, petitions for examination and judgment liens.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Connecticut School of Law
Hartford, ConnecticutBachelor of Arts - History
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New Yorkundefined
Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute
Cambridge, MassachusettsSkills
Litigation and Claim Management
Phone
(860) 205-9524
Professional Development
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
- Licensed Casualty Adjuster – All Lines, State of Connecticut
- Accredited Attorney - Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration
Languages
Fluent in Ukrainian
Volunteer Activities
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center for Disabled Veterans Claim Assistance program (September 2023-present)
Coordinate with a team of attorneys and claim support professionals to assist veterans with submitting applications for disability and appealing rating decisions.
Governor's Horse Guard (February, 2020 - present)
Sergeant, Squad Leader: Member of historical and ceremonial unit of the state of CT military department reporting to the CT National Guard. Responsible for squad organization and communications, attending weekly drill exercises on riding formation, horse care and standard military operating procedures. Participate in unit activities including parades, public demonstrations, recruit training and community service functions.
Program Coordinator and Troop Leader, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization
Organize, manage and support scouting program for children ages 6-11. Conduct weekly troop meetings, maintain camp registration, promotional and merit badge records.
Timeline
Founder and Co-Owner
Hope Rock Gardening
11.2014 - Current
Director, Emerging Insurance Risk Unit
The Hartford Financial Services Company
03.2011 - Current
Consultant, Complex Claim Group
The Hartford Financial Services Company
03.2005 - 03.2011
Account Executive
St. Paul Travelers Companies
02.1998 - 03.2005
Environmental Coverage Paralegal
Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
05.1995 - 02.1998
Paralegal
Mayo, Gilligan & Zito
07.1994 - 04.1995
Juris Doctor -
University of Connecticut School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ithaca College
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Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute
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