JEFFREY R. SOWA

182 Shipman Drive

Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033

(860) 301-7230 (Cell)

PROFILE

Accomplished, Multi-Talented Insurance Industry Loss Prevention Specialist seeking further opportunity for professional achievement and contribution.

Background features nineteen years of achievement in progressively responsible roles with world class insurance carriers. Extensive professional development training. Outstanding research, analytical, organizational, project management, client service and communication abilities. Proven ability to represent an organization with distinction and professionalism, enhancing marketing efforts and maximizing client retention. Energetic; results-driven; respected industry effort; proven performer.

EXPERIENCE

June 2016Hanover Specialty Industrial Property

Senior Property Specialist

Survey high-hazard sprinklered risks for industries with high fire loads and/ or challenging ignition sources. High-hazard classes, include: adhesives, aerosols, chemicals, explosives, foam, printing, resins, solvents, textiles, machine shops, paper, wood, metals, tires, cosmetics and warehouse.

Feb 2016 Paragon Consultants

Part time conducting property surveys at large HPR facilities for Paragon.

2013-2016GRC – Global Risk Consultants

Senior Consultant

Dedicated to work with commercial property insurance and unbundled client organizations in developing/implementing policies and procedures which will reduce their risk, decrease accidents and losses and ultimately reduce their insurance claims.

Conducted Loss Prevention Surveys for large commercial and industrial risk in excess of 500 million. Duties include testing equipment, identifying hazards, and recommending protection per GRC, FM and NFPA guidelines.

Report reviews

Provided consultation and review of construction, fire protection equipment, and sprinkler system installation proposals.

Utilize time management skills to maximize travel time and produce top quality work on a timely basis.

2008-2013Ace Insurance

Senior Fire Protection

One of eleven individuals who were dedicated to work with commercial property insurance client organizations nationwide in developing/implementing policies and procedures which will reduce their risk, decrease accidents and losses and ultimately reduce their insurance claims.

Conducted Loss Prevention Surveys for large commercial and industrial risks. Duties include testing equipment, identifying hazards, and recommending protection per ACE and NFPA guidelines.

Monitored new construction and builders risk projects through site visits, plan reviews, and equipment acceptance testing.

Provided consultation and review of construction, fire protection equipment, and sprinkler system installation proposals.

2003-2008Travelers – Hartford, Connecticut

Senior Risk Consultant – All Lines

Advance Property, Builders Risk, Workers Compensation, Fleet, Products and Premise Liability surveys/loss prevention.

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1995-2003Royal & SunAlliance – Farmington, Connecticut

Senior Property Specialist

Develop CAD diagrams for HPR facilities.

Conduct Plan Review for Sprinkler Systems, Life Safety and Construction Features for new and existing buildings.

Analyze company policies/procedures to ensure their conformance with FM, IRI, OSHA and NFPA standards.

Promote ‘value added services’, including: Customer Training, Diagrams; Sprinkler Plan Review, Sprinkler System Maintenance and Fire Pump Maintenance, Hazard Analysis and Acceptance Tests.

Coordinate numerous multi-site accounts.

Utilize time management skills to maximize travel time and produce top quality work on a timely basis.

Due to experience and reputation for professional excellence, asked by management to train, mentor and oversee the efforts of staff members. Travel in the field and conduct joint surveys. Conduct report reviews. Demonstrate, through example and individual critique, how to implement a philosophy of continuous improvement in every aspect of the business.

1992-1995Royal & SunAlliance – Farmington, Connecticut

Senior All-Lines Specialist

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EDUCATION

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY – New Britain, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, 1992

Major: Occupational Safety & Health

Selected Coursework: Fire Protection, Chemistry, Industrial Safety, Material Processing, Industrial Hygiene and Leadership Skills.

Work Experience: Volunteerin the Safety Department at Stanley Works in Farmington, CT, gaining experience as a Safety Engineer (1991). Completed an Internship as a Safety Engineer in the Environmental, Health and Safety Department at Lego Systems in Enfield, CT (1992). Provided OSHA training for employees. Assisted in the development of safety programs.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Numerous courses, seminars and workshops on topics in loss control, risk management, underwriting, regulatory compliance, communication, leadership and technology applications. Highlights:

  • Oklahoma State University – Completed rigorous on-line training courses from a nationally respected university program (1995-1997). Courses included: Fire Pump; Sprinkler Plan Review; and Hydraulic Calculations.
  • Associate in Loss Control Management – ALCM 76 Property (1993).
  • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) – CPCU #5 (1994).
  • Boiler and Pressure Vessels – Completed 80 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of correspondence study on the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels Codes and the National Board Inspection Code.
  • CFPS –(1996-2002)
  • CBCP – Certified Business Continuity Planner – (2000-2004).

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COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS

Compete and completed Triathlons includingIronman