1. University of Illinois
Introduction to Insurance
November 12, 2018

2. Who Am I?
1977 Graduate of the State University of New York - Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Economics
1978 to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Personal Lines Service Representative
Business Lines Underwriter
1983 to 1987 – Zurich Insurance Company
Large Lines Underwriter
National Accounts Underwriter
National Accounts Manager
1987 to Current – CNA Insurance Companies
Large Account Referral Underwriter
Branch Underwriting Manager
Regional Underwriting AVP
National Accounts Regional Director
National Accounts Regional Underwriting AVP
Excess & Surplus Underwriting AVP
Excess & Surplus Group Captives & Transportation VP
Excess & Surplus VP
Chief Underwriting Officer and VP – North American Field Operations Central Region

3. What Motivates Me? People Variety Complexity Continuous learning
A challenge
Running a business and making a difference
Accountability & rewards
It’s a living!

4. Issues Facing the Industry Today
Catastrophe Exposures
A challenging market
Emerging issues
Welding fumes
Silica
Construction Defects
Mold
An aging workforce

5. Issues Facing the Industry Today
GO ILLINI!