JEFFREY G. McKINLEY, CPCU

Jeff McKinley is a nationally recognized expert in the insurance and risk management fields. His proficiency is the result of more than 30 years of experience as an underwriter, retail broker, program manager, consultant and insurance expert witness. His expertise includes insurance broker operations and standard of care, marketing in the United States, London, Europe and Bermuda, alternative risk financing techniques, program structure, and coverage analysis.

EDUCATION

1966 - 1970
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since 2000
Independent insurance and risk management consultant.

1997 - 2000
Principal of a managing general agency. Created and managed risk purchasing group programs.

1977 - 1997
President and Managing Director of major international insurance brokerage firms. National Director of risk management accounts. Senior executive in charge of major accounts.

Director Quality Control (national program overseeing the creation of a comprehensive procedure manual and the auditing of offices for compliance).

1973 - 1977
Underwriting Manager of Ocean Marine, Inland Marine and International Departments for international insurance company.


COVERAGE AREAS OF EXPERTISE
                                                                                 Property                                                                                                        

Builders Risk 

Ocean and Inland Marine                                                                                                              

General Liability

Errors & Omissions

Umbrella and Excess Liability

Directors & Officers Liability

Professional Liability

Employment Practices Liability

Workers Compensation

INDUSTRY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Agricultural co-operatives

Construction

Hospitals

Hotels

Legal Profession

Manufacturers

Public entities

Real Estate

Restaurants

Schools

Universities

OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Alternative risk financing
Owner and Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs
Captives
Expert witness testimony
Insurance agency management
International programs
Multi year programs
Professional Liability
Self-insurance feasibility
Insurance broker and agent Quality Control programs


PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS & LICENSES

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter

Licensed Broker - State of California