Shelly Bennett, ARM
West Palm Beach,US
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Summary
Proactive results driven Risk Manager with over 20 years of experience. Spearheads strategic planning initiatives relating to development and maintenance of risk management procedures in concert with corporate-defined operational goals and objectives. Strong contributor achieving goals through mastery analytical skills and structured approach solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Risk Management
Interim Healthcare, Inc.
2021.05 - 2024.08
- Built framework for assessing risks across all business units and develop risk treatment strategies to compliment operational goals.
- Engaged in complex data analytics, quality assurance and database management to quantify and substantiate trending interpretations.
- Directed Insurance renewals, developed marketing strategies with Insurance Brokers and allocated premiums to participants.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures to ensure both operational and transactional risks are treated consistently.
- Monitored compliance with GDPR and all other consumer protection legislation, identified training needs and re- coached business units on compliance standards.
- Applied subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to oversee the defensive approach to insurable litigated cases and monitored the execution and success of current plans.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings, exploit synergies and increase operational efficiencies.
- Set annual total cost of risk budget and planned monthly forecast.
- Created "self-service" certificate of insurance requests to improve experience.
- Facilitated compliance with surety needs.
Global Corporate Risk Manager
THE STARS GROUP
2019.01 - 2020.07
- Quantified expected cyber security losses, marketed risk to underwriters to include Media Liability and bound a consolidated primary program which attracted a larger excess market.
- Conducted regular audits of existing policies and procedures, ensuring their continued effectiveness in addressing organizational goals related to mitigating risks.
- Organized presentation of enterprise wide risks to interested D&O markets to drive primary premium down resulting in decreases for all subsequent layers of the D&O tower.
- Prepared Insurance program for Mergers & Acquisition due diligence and all other transactional risk requirements post closing.
- Acted as subject matter expert for DDOS, ransomware and fraud claims globally through to conclusion.
- Set contractual standards in support of risk appetite and orchestrated compliance of requirements on all marketing Initiatives
- Negotiated shipping rates and smooth customs transfers of all live event materials in advance of events.
- Interfaced with General Counsel's office to strategize and transfer the legal defense expenses incurred by intellectual property/ patent infringement claims.
- Executed compliance of commercial production risk related activities of insurable talent contracted to perform in marketing campaign.
- Provided expert guidance and critical feedback regarding risk assessments on all events and initiatives
- Collaborated with Operational Leadership to ensure standards are met stateside regarding cyber security risks borne out of sports betting in advance of state law permitting this type of gaming.
- Organized annual anti-fraud and money laundering training as per regulatory mandates..
- Created total cost of risk budget and monthly forecasts of insurance related expenses and reconciled each expense following the close.
Senior Manager, Risk Management
ADT LLC
2015.06 - 2018.08
- Lead the successful management of P&C claims including Auto Liability, General Liability and Workers' Compensation.
- Directed TPA, Defense Counsel and Insurance Brokers on the efficient management of the customized account instructions.
- identified reporting needs, established KPIs and provided interpretation analyses to all stakeholders.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- identified significant savings opportunities through internalizing claims administration where allowed, presented ROI valuation to leadership and authored policies and procedures for internal team members.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to define state of work, outline service levels and monitor compliance.
- Coordinated premium audits and assisted with M&A due diligence requests.
Risk Manager
R+L Carriers
2014.03 - 2015.06
- Coached team of 25 in-house claims adjusters and drafted monthly training presentations to strengthen understanding of policies.
- Audited business units on OSHA & DOT compliance.
- Acted as company representative on all incurable litigation.
- Wrote subrogation practices and staffed position to increase the success of recovering expenses.
- Customized HRIS system to increase the effectiveness of prediction analytics.
Director of Risk Management
ServiceMaster Companies
2005.01 - 2008.02
- Developed all program parameters for multi-national Workers' Compensation and liability program.
- Created job descriptions for each of the 4 person in-house Auto liability claims team.
- Produced and analyzed scorecards and other performance management tools to identify and mitigate exposure.
- Designed a Regional infrastructure to Workers' Compensation claims to assist operations and support positive claim outcomes.
- Monitored pending legislative changes and any possible impacts to the current program In preparation for compliance.
- Produced and analyzed scorecards and other performance management tools to identify and mitigate risk exposure.
Manager, Risk Management
Office Depot, Inc.
1999.11 - 2005.01
- Co-Chaired Office Depot's first in house Risk Management Department.
- Launched Risk Management services and practices via internal communications and in person training all over the country.
- Collected and maintained underwriting data and indexed all current and legacy policies.
- Produced BOD and C-Suite level reporting and provided guidance for implementing improvements designed to mitigate effects of loss.,
- Establish policies and procedures for intern claims handling team and staffed team according to frequency levels.
- Handled catastrophic claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
- Directed outcomes of insurable litigated cases & authored customized litigation billing guidelines.
- Created Business Continuity Plan and initiated response when appropriate.
- Maintained Surety materials for contractual compliance.
Education
BSBA Insurance Finance -
01.1994
Honors: Order of the Omega National Honor Society, VP of Risk Management Association Insurance Institute of America, ARM, Associate of Risk Management, 1997
Skills
- Actuarial & Predictive Analytics
- Contractual Transfer
- Surety Placement & Management
- Budget forecasting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Proactive and Focused
- Risk mitigation strategies
- C- suite level reporting & guidance
- P&C Program Administration
- Incident Management
- HRIS and HRMS
- Insurance Negotiation & Procurement
Certification
Associate of Risk Management
All lines P&C Brokers license 220
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- RIMS, National Chapter
- RIMS, Palm Beach County Chapter
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPersonal development programsWork from home optionCareer advancementTimeline
Director of Risk Management - Interim Healthcare, Inc.
2021.05 - 2024.08
Global Corporate Risk Manager - THE STARS GROUP
2019.01 - 2020.07
Senior Manager, Risk Management - ADT LLC
2015.06 - 2018.08
Risk Manager - R+L Carriers
2014.03 - 2015.06
Director of Risk Management - ServiceMaster Companies
2005.01 - 2008.02
Manager, Risk Management - Office Depot, Inc.
1999.11 - 2005.01
University of Hartford - BSBA Insurance Finance,
Associate of Risk Management
All lines P&C Brokers license 220
Interests
Genealogy
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