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Chapter Officers
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2006-2007
President:
Fred Word, CPCU
Liberty Mutual
412-859-6605 ext. 216
President-Elect:
Debra Konetsky-Smith, CPCU
Peerless
412-505-1501
Secretary/Trasurer:
Anita Baft-Rice, CPCU
Siemens
724-772-1340
2005-2006
President:
Kelly Maines, CPCU
Liberty Insurance Agency
412-571-5700
President-Elect:
Fred Word, CPCU
Liberty Mutual
412-589-6605
Secretary/Trasurer:
Debra Konetsky-Smith, CPCU
Peerless
412-505-1501
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Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager
East Coast Risk Management (ECRM), headquartered in North Huntingdon PA, is a firm that specializes in Risk Management, Workplace Safety and Workers’ Compensation. Our mission is to partner with middle market business’s to implement measures to identify, evaluate, and control risks associated with their business processes and human resources. Our goal is to help our clients maintain their competitive edge through shared knowledge and the integration of policies, procedures, and programs proven to mitigate risk through strategic management, legal compliance, & employee development.
ECRM is looking for a dynamic, results oriented workers compensation claims professional that will use their technical, customer service and investigative skills to service our client’s needs. Successful candidates for the Claims Case Manager position must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant position or equivalent work experience. Experience handling PA workers' compensation claims is required with experience handling NC and MD claims a plus. Candidates must also possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in order to provide information in a clear, concise manner with an appropriate level of detail, empathy and professionalism and an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all walks of people. Additionally, individuals must possess effective analytical skills to gather information, analyze facts, and draw conclusions. Strong negotiation skills are also necessary.
ECRM pays a competitive salary commensurate with experience and offers a full benefit package. ECRM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates may fax their resume and cover letter to (724) 864-9265 or email it to mbeck@eastcoastrm.com.
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ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF RISK CONTROL SERVICES
THE HDH GROUP, INC.
600 Grant Street, Suite 1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Department: Property & Casualty
Key Job Functions & Duties:
Provide counsel to Property & Casualty clients regarding loss prevention techniques designed to prevent property and casualty losses and accidents.
Identify and negotiate available insurance carrier or third party resources to reduce losses and prevent claims against the client and insurance carrier.
Evaluate the quality of insurance carrier loss prevention services and make recommendations to establish optimum effect on claims reduction.
Maintain professional accreditation and continuing education skills necessary for the position (e.g. CSP; CHST; CFPS).
Assist Account Executives in their understanding of risk and risk management techniques.
Assist Sales Executives in the enhancement of client relationships.
Assist clients with establishing Certified Safety Committees in Pennsylvania with proper Safety Committee Instructor credentials required.
Complete facility surveys to provide feedback to clients, and make recommendations to prevent losses and claims.
Research and provide feedback to clients on any number of health and safety topics to prevent loss.
Research and provide safety training presentations on any number of health and safety topics to prevent loss.
Maintain/Record billable hours per client project or visit.
Key Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years experience in insurance loss prevention or risk management preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple client projects/needs simultaneously and prioritize as needed.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interact with all levels of management and hourly personnel.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and obtain results.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Working knowledge of mandatory regulatory codes by product line (i.e. OSHA; USDOT/FMCSR; NFPA).
• Qualified Injury/Illness Provider instructor credentials preferred to facilitate safety committee certification in Pennsylvania.
• Strong client presentation and communication skills.
• Large account insurance experience preferred.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or other safety designations strongly preferred.
• Position requires travel, including regular customer site visits.
Please send resumes to:
Gregg Proud
The HDH Group, Inc.
600 Grant Street, Suite 1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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COMMERCIAL LINES TERRITORY MANAGER
PITTSBURGH UNDERWRITING OFFICE
This position is responsible for managing a group of agencies and a book of Commercial Lines products within a specific geographic territory to increase written premium, improve loss ratio and retention, increase Penn National Insurance’s name recognition, maintain a high level of customer service satisfaction and further develop the business potential of the territory while drawing upon the strategic direction of the Corporation and the Underwriting Operations Division. Essential duties and responsibilities include agency and territory management, prospecting and the appointment of new agents, and underwriting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4-year degree preferred, with continuing education in specialized insurance courses such as IIA, AU, CPCU and CIC, as well as other educational experiences that enhance product knowledge and technical business relations
- Minimum of 3-years commercial lines underwriting and/or marketing experience, with strong commercial lines underwriting analysis skills
- Multi-line commercial lines underwriting experience, with technical underwriting knowledge on the major and miscellaneous commercial lines of business
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate information of a highly technical nature
- Proven sales, negotiations and solution-selling skills
- Working knowledge and skill in agency and company automation systems, to include fundamental knowledge on the use of personal computers
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Good financial analysis skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Good PC skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to travel, with some over-night stays required
- Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance and adhere to scheduled work hours
To apply for this position, please visit the Career section of our corporate website at http://pennnationalinsurance.com
Penn National Insurance is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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See below for a recent, local P&C job posting:
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2006-2007 Schedule of Events |
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| 05/16/07 | Officer Installation Dinner | TBA | | 04/09/07 | Joint Meeting with Pittsburgh RIMS Chapter | Station Square | | 03/21/07 | Ethics Meeting | TBA | | 02/09/07 | Joint Meeting with SFSP (Ethics Awards Luncheon) | Duquesne Club | | 01/17/07 | All Industry Day | Duquesne Club | | 12/13/06 | Annual Holiday Luncheon Meeting | Grand Concourse
| | 11/15/06 | Chapter Meeting (Current Insurance Topics) |
Pittsburgh Athletic Association | | 10/18/06 | Annual Breakfast Meeting | Radisson
| | 9/9/06-09/12/06 | CPCU Society Annual Meeting and Seminars | Nashville, TN |
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See the descriptions and photos from past chapter events below.
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September AICPCU Conferment Ceremony |
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The AICPCU 2006 Conferment Ceremony took place on September 9, 2006, during the CPCU Society Annual Conference and Seminars in Nashville, TN. Several members of the Allegheny Chapter are members of the class of 2006, and photos from the ceremony are available below.
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Allegheny Chapter Members in Nashville |
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Allegheny Chapter Members in Nashville |
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October Breakfast Meeting |
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The October breakfast meeting was an opportunity for the chapter to welcome its new designees. Ray Ort of the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance spoke, and four new designees were recognized.
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Ken Nogan, CSP, ARM, a Senior Risk Control Consultant from PMA Insurance Company gave a presentation on the aging workforce. The presentation provided very good information on the injury problems as the population increases in age. The Pittsburgh Athletic Association also proved to be a good location for the meeting.
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December Holiday Luncheon |
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The Allegheny Chapter Holiday Luncheon was a great success. As a "Good Works" Project, the chapter collected phone cards for the wounded soldiers in the VA hospitals in the Washington, DC, area.
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Grand Concourse Restaurant |
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See the description and photos from our most recent chapter event below.
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The All Industry Day brought together nearly 100 insurance industry professionals from the Pittsburgh area and beyond for a day of professional development and camaraderie.
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