R.E. Underdown, AIC, ARM
Robert E. Underdown, AIC, ARM
Insurance & Risk Management Expert

8030 East Gary Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-216-1364 Fax: 480-367-8479
Email: ru@bobu.net
Web Site: www.Insurance-Expert.Com



Insurance & Risk Management Expert

More than 30 years' experience in both private & public risk management - with the 10th largest Savings & Loan in the U.S., the 2nd largest private ambulance company, the 7th largest City & a leading metropolitan retailer. Additional experience as claims manager with third-party claims administrator & as adjuster for insurance carrier.

CLIENTS
  • Attorneys
  • Corporations
  • Insurance Companies
  • Government Entities
SERVICES
  • Insurance Expert Witness
  • Consulting
  • Evaluation
  • Negotiation
  • Testimony
Insurance
  • Agent/Broker Standards of care
  • Insurance Industry Standards
  • Bidding Process
  • Coverage Opinions
  • Policy Selection Procedures
  • Policy Compliance with Acquisition Specifications
  • Policy Coverage Appropriateness / Adequacy / Limits
  • Property & Casualty Policy Language & Wording Interpretations
  • Premium Calculations & Billings
  • Claims Valuations & Claims Handling Practices
  • Department Operations
  • Claim Reserve Setting
  • Workers' Compensation
    • Self-Insured Program Design & Implementation
    • Experience Modification Factors
    • Retrospective Rating Calculations
  • Risk Management
    • Department Operations
    • Program Design & Funding
    • Insurance Purchasing Procedures
    • Insurance Quote Submission
    • Claims Management
    • Computer Systems Design
    • Loss Control Programs Design
    • Risk Performance Measurements

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CURRICULUM VITAE


EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science - Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
EXPERIENCE
  • Agent/Broker Selection
  • Agent/Broker Standards
  • Risk Management Operations
  • Self-Insured Workers' Compensation
  • Self-Insured Liability
  • Self-Insured Medical Malpractice
  • Self-Insured Employee Benefits
  • Claims Management
  • Tort Litigation Management
  • Corporate Budgeting & Cost of Risk Allocation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Corporate Acquisitions (Due Diligence)
  • Corporate Staff Development
  • Insurance Bid Specifications
  • Financial Management
  • Casualty Insurance
  • Structured Settlement Brokerage
EMPLOYMENT
  • Robert E. Underdown, AIC, ARM
    Insurance & Risk Management Consultant
    Insurance Expert Witness
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Structured Settlement Specialist
    Structured Financial Associates
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Director of Risk Management
    Rural/Metro Corporation
    Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Assistant Vice President, Corporate Risk Manager
    Imperial Corporation
    San Diego, California
  • Risk Management & Employee Benefits Manager
    City of Escondido, California
  • Risk Management Administrator
    City of Phoenix, Arizona
  • Risk Management & Employee Benefits Manager
    Smitty's Super Value Stores
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Claims Supervisor
    Aetna Cravens-Dargan Insurance Company
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Branch Claims Manager
    General Adjustment Bureau
    El Centro, California
  • Claims Adjuster
    General Adjustment Bureau
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Life Insurance Producer, Equitable Phoenix, AZ
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
  • Certificate of General Insurance
    Insurance Institute of America
  • Associate in Claims, Diploma (AIC)
    Insurance Institute of America
  • Associate in Risk Management, Diploma, (ARM)
    Insurance Institute of America
  • Risk Control
    Insurance Institute of America
  • Risk Financing
    Insurance Institute of America
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • Vice President Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA), AZ Chapter
  • Board Member, FEWA, National Association
  • Member, American Association of Insurance Management Consultants (AAIMCo)
  • Member, Forensic & Litigation support Steering Committee Arizona Society of CPA's
  • Past President Arizona Chapter Risk & Insurance Society (RIMS)
  • Past Board Member San Diego Chapter Risk & Insurance Society (RIMS)
  • Member Arizona Chapter Risk & Insurance Society (RIMS)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Wrote, Produced & Narrated
    Rural/Metro Corporate Safety Video
  • Compiled & Edited
    Rural Metro Corporate Safety Manual
  • Presented Corporate Risk Training
    Orlando, Florida Division Rural/Metro
  • Presented Corporate Risk Training
    Tucson, Arizona Division Rural/Metro
  • Presented Corporate Risk Training
    Columbus, Ohio Division Rural/Metro
  • Presented Corporate Risk Training
    Rochester, NY Division Rural/Metro
  • Speaker for Prima Conference Tucson, Arizona
  • Speaker for Downtown Soroptimist Club
  • Speaker for Maricopa County Purchasing Agents Forum
LICENSES
  • Casualty Producer
  • Property Producer
  • Accident/Health Producer
  • Life Producer

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