Patrick Ward

- Independently and proactively monitors results, identifies trends and root cause, creates fact-based recommendations and proposals
- Collaborated with field partners on developing regional and state pricing strategies to grow WC through lower on the glass pricing and agency schedule
- Influenced CW BOP2.0 pricing through the creation of Default Company Opportunity tool, helping state teams find industries and classes where on the glass pricing is lower than cost
- Managed and mentored summer intern, providing guidance on key projects, fostering skill development, and ensuring successful completion of tasks within deadlines
- Successfully managed 3 pricing analysts during their Product Management Experience as part of the PMDP. Acted as manager, providing guidance on key projects and fostered skill development
- Serving as mentor to 2 analysts in Select and 1 analyst in the PMDP, providing knowledge of products, systems, and industry trends as well as guidance navigating the organization and data proficiency

Produced sound rate level indications with an understanding of actuarial ratemaking methodology
· Improved state filing process by building automation into the creation of filing exhibits, measurement of rate impacts, and documentation of analysis
· Quantified, validated, and prepared proposed rates
· Developed recommendations on rates and rating plans to achieve financial objectives of the organization
· Optimized current projects used to pull, aggregate, and query ratemaking data to reduce time spent by 1/2
· Led the automation and enhancement of processes to improve efficiencies
· Received 2 Impact Awards from State Management business partners for going above and beyond expectations

Researched key business data using statistical analysis and data mining to understand historical patterns that are utilized to improve business performance
· Identified crucial issues in a book of business and led the efforts to resolve the issues in an effective manner
· Provided support for State Management to profitably grow a large state with a complex regulatory environment
· Led meetings on key business initiatives

Responsible for assisting staff with analyzing claims and loss data to validate data integrity and supported effective reporting improvements to identify trends and cost drivers.
· Gained exposure to the claims process through collaboration with internal claims team and external adjusters.
· Assisted in corporate insurance initiatives, renewals, and proposal reviews.