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The BerkleyMed Team includes specialists from all facets of the insurance industry.Whether it is a claims question, program structure issue, or clinical risk management concern, we are a resource for our clients.Our teams are available to provide input and support when needed.

he BerkleyMed Team includes specialists from all facets of the insurance industry.  Whether it is a claims question, program structure issue, or clinical risk management concern, we are a resource for our clients.  Our teams are available to provide input and support when neede

Claims Management
The BerkleyMed Claims Service team members each average over 25 years of experience with technical oversight and resolution of high exposure professional liability claims throughout the United States. Claims Managers are deployed regionally, placing them closer to clients and the jurisdictions they serve.

Jim LeBlanc
Vice President
(314) 523-3659
 
Bob Harrold
Claims Manager
(715) 426-9020
 
Steve Allen
Claims Manager
(703) 356-3354
 
Rick Farlow
Claims Manager
(615) 431-0775
 
Arlene Ernst
Claims Examiner
(314) 523-3667
 
Debbie Evans
Claims Technical Assistant
(314) 523-3671
 

Clinical Risk Management
The Clinical Risk Management team works to provide direct client services, offering on-site evaluation, education opportunities, and year-round consultations to clients' risk management staff.

Jane Sharpe RN, ARM, CPHRM,MS
Vice President
(314) 523-3663
 
Sharon Groves, RN, MSA, ARM, DFASHRM, CPHRM
Assistant Vice President
(614) 262-9505
 

Data Services
The Data Services group is responsible for utilizing the company's proprietary benchmarking database to assist clients in identifying loss drivers. They have developed correlation analysis tools, peer group criterion, and numerous metrics used in the development of benchmarking reports for lead clients.

Russell Creed, ACAS, MAAA
Senior Vice President
(314) 523-3656
 
Natalie Rekittke
Assistant Vice President
(314) 523-3668
 
Adam Bates, ACAS
Client Analytics Manager
(314) 523-3676
 
Michael Burr
Portfolio Analytics Manager
(314) 523-3674
 
Melissa Pisoni
Actuarial Technician & Data Quality Supervisor
(314) 523-3660
 
Jennifer Teter
Actuarial Pricing Analyst
(314) 523-3681
 

Underwriting and Policy Issuance
The Underwriting and Policy Issuance team is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of underwriting guidelines and practices for BerkleyMed.

JoAnn Beck
Vice President
(605) 428-4864
 
Janet Waytus
Underwriting Director
(314) 523-3664
 
Jackie Hurd
Underwriting Director
(847) 201-1434
 
Michele Womack
Underwriting Assistant
(314) 523-3675