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Pete Chandler

Wilmington,North Carolina

Summary

Proven leader with a track record of organizational growth and strategic planning at all prior employers - most recntly took BMS from $40mm in revenue and $5mm of EBITDA to $110mm of revenue and $35mm of EBITDA. Skilled in risk management and executive leadership, I've successfully negotiated contracts and fostered key partnerships, driving profitability and growth for both the business as well as colleagues and clients. My leadership has cultivated a culture of continuous development and achievement, leveraging both hard and soft skills to exceed objectives throughout all facets of the P&C Reinsurance distribution system.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer/Vice Chairman

BMS Re
05.2019 - Current
  • Established foundational processes for growth and success in every aspect of our business operations.
  • Hired in excess of 175 colleagues in 4+ years.
  • Managed both client and key business relationships by negotiating contract terms, challenging the status quo and handling conflicts when necessary.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability. Most notably in the Program, Property Catastrophe and Facultative disciplines.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

JLT Re
08.2016 - 03.2019
  • Joined an organization that had stagnated in new business production and ignited substantive growth throughs the development of a dedicated Origination Sales Team, as well as growing our held portfolio.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively to maximize profitability and sustainability - which enhanced the sales price of JLT to Marsh.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service that ensured their ongoing loyalty to our organization - both Property and Casualty covers.
  • Helped guide the alignment of JLT Re UK and US in to One Team - optimizing efficiencies and opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic

Chief Operating Officer, Broking

Guy Carpenter
02.2009 - 08.2016
  • Oversaw day-to-day Broking operations across the entire US to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Prospered coming out the Great Recession.
  • Grew the book from $500mm to $600mm in less than 3 years in the US.
  • Involved in Property Cat, Risk and Aggregate placements for AIG, Travelers, Farmers, CNA, Zurich, Chubb by bringing in capacity from every corner of the globe to achieve optimal structure and pricing efficiencies.
  • Guided teams through periods of significant change by providing clear communication and decisive leadership during transitions - literally the first C-Suite Executive within GC from the West Coast - challenged the status quo, and won.

Executive Vice President

Benfield, Inc
08.2000 - 02.2009
  • Assumed responsibility for the San Francisco Office in March of 2003.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across departments - office grew from $12mm to in excess of $25mm under my leadership.
  • CEA, CA State WC Fund, Arrowhead, CAMICO and TIG were key clients - crossing both Property and Casualty disciplines
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale projects on time (CEA) and within budget constraints, contributing to overall company success.

Senior Vice President

Constitution Re
02.1997 - 08.2000
  • Led the Western Region from NYC.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols for all lines - Property and Casualty Treaty Underwriting.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
  • Part of Executive Leadership that led to sale of Constitution to Gerling in 1999

Vice President

GJ Sullivan Re
06.1995 - 02.1997
  • First foray in to the Broker Market following direct relationships from General Re.
  • Built the Program Discipline at a time when MGA's were just beginning to prosper.
  • Farmers Ins Group - Property Cat Cover was single largest client.
  • Assisted with sale of GJ Sullivan Re to Guy Carpenter

Assistant Vice President

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
01.1990 - 06.1995
  • Education of all things (re)insurance continued in earnest at General Re.
  • On a direct basis, handled Casualty Fac placements from Los Angeles.
  • Farmers Ins Group was single largest client.
  • Underwrote first hybrid Fac/Treaty cover for the Clarendon Ins Groups commercial auto exposures.

Underwriter

CIGNA Ins Co
05.1988 - 01.1990
  • Attended CIGNA training program in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Evolved to "package" underwriter in less than 1 year.
  • Took on new business production responsibilities as relationships with brokers blossomed.
  • Handled all P&C package exposures.

Education

MBA -

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
06.1995

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.1987

Skills

Organizational Leadership

Executive Leadership

Risk Management

Staff Management

Strategic Planning

Organizational Growth

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer/Vice Chairman

BMS Re
05.2019 - Current

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

JLT Re
08.2016 - 03.2019

Chief Operating Officer, Broking

Guy Carpenter
02.2009 - 08.2016

Executive Vice President

Benfield, Inc
08.2000 - 02.2009

Senior Vice President

Constitution Re
02.1997 - 08.2000

Vice President

GJ Sullivan Re
06.1995 - 02.1997

Assistant Vice President

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
01.1990 - 06.1995

Underwriter

CIGNA Ins Co
05.1988 - 01.1990

MBA -

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

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