Spanning more than 35 years in the insurance and reinsurance industry, this expert witness provides analysis and testimony in matters involving reinsurance claims, direct claims handling practices, and contract compliance across multiple lines of coverage. Their litigation-related work includes more than 15 years of expert witness experience, with involvement in consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony in disputes involving professional liability, general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, property, and medical malpractice claims, including preparation of claims for arbitration and litigation.

Drawing on extensive operational experience, their expertise includes management and evaluation of reinsurance claims across professional liability (errors and omissions), general liability across primary, excess, and umbrella layers, and direct claims involving large commercial and Fortune 500 insureds. Their background reflects substantial hands-on claims handling in addition to oversight responsibilities, including adjusting casualty claims, managing complex multi-line exposures, and preparing matters for arbitration. Additional capabilities include claims auditing and preparation of audit reports across diverse books of business, including products liability, workers’ compensation, auto, asbestos, hazardous waste, and medical malpractice.

A key component of their work involves detailed evaluation of claims processes and dispute resolution. This includes conducting pre-bind and ongoing claims audits, assessing insurer handling practices, and supporting reinsurance litigation management and commutation negotiations. Their experience also includes coordination between claims and information management systems, development of reporting frameworks for senior management, and implementation of claims control systems to monitor performance and exposure across multiple lines of business.

Professional experience includes leadership roles such as Team Leader for professional liability and contract compliance inspections, with responsibility for overseeing audit functions, reinsurance litigation support, and client engagement. Prior roles include Assistant Vice President and Assistant Secretary positions with responsibility for claims management, audit leadership, and commutation negotiations, as well as earlier positions involving claims supervision, system coordination, and multi-line field adjusting, providing a comprehensive foundation in both direct claims handling and reinsurance-focused oversight. This expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree and maintains professional designations including Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC), and Certificate of General Insurance (INS), along with certification as an ARIAS U.S. arbitrator and licensure as an Independent Insurance Adjuster in California and Florida.