Mr. Robert Underdown
Insurance & Risk Management Consultant
Risk VP Consulting

Selected accreditations/
affiliations

AAIMCo

FEWA

IIA

RIMS
8030 East Gary Road
Scottsdale
Arizona 85260
Telephone:
480-216-1364

Fax:
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Email:
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Website:
http://www.Insurance-Expert.com
Professional Qualifications:
AIC  ARM  BS 
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Dispute Resolution Skills
Yes
Retained as Consultant:
(Total for last 2 years)
11
Retained as Testifying Expert:
(Total for last 2 years)
8
Actual Testimony:
(Total for last 2 years)
6
Geographical Area of Work:
USA
Types of case:

Civil   Professional Negligence/Malpractice   
Articles:
1. Broker Contingency Commissions   (Link)
2. Insurance Expert Witness   (Link)
3. Now Is The Time To Bid Your Corporate Insurance Program   (Link)
4. Business Valuation Guide   (Link)
5. Insurance Company Solvency And Policyholder Protection   (Link)
Expertise and Experience:
Robert E. Underdown, AIC ARM
8030 E. Gary Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Office Phone: 480-596-0151 Cell Phone: 480-216-1364
Email: Bob@BobU.net Web site: www.Insurance-Expert.Com


Education: Bachelor of Science Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Expertise

Acquisitions insurance expert
Bad faith insurance expert
Broker standards insurance expert
Cost of risk insurance expert
Directors and Officers insurance expert
Expert bidding insurance programs
Expert insurance statistical analysis
Insurance claims management expert
Insurance claims reporting expert
Insurance coverage expert
Insurance expert risk management
Insurance litigation management expert
Insurance policy expert
Insurance TPA expert
Property and casualty insurance expert
Risk management insurance expert
Self-insured liability expert
Self-Insured Paramedic malpractice expert
Self-insured workers? compensation expert
Vehicle fleet insurance expert
Career:
Curriculum Vitae
Insurance Expert Consultant

Robert E. Underdown, AIC ARM
8030 E. Gary Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Office Phone: 480-596-0151 Cell Phone: 480-216-1364
Email: Bob@BobU.net Web site: www.Insurance-Expert.Com

Education: Bachelor of Science Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Experience

2002 ? Present Robert E. Underdown AIC, ARM
Insurance & Risk Management Consultant Scottsdale, Arizona

? Nationwide insurance consulting practice
? Expert Witness Insurance & Risk Management

2001 ? 2003 Structured Settlements Specialist
Structured Financial Associates Scottsdale, Arizona

? Marketed structured settlements nationwide

1990 ? 2001 Director of Risk Management
Rural/Metro Corporation Scottsdale, Arizona

? Managed $20 Million Risk Management program
? Reported to President of company
? Hired and trained all Risk Management staff
? Achieved $5 Million savings in workers? compensation
? Completed due diligence on 60 acquisitions in 48 months
? Negotiated annual stop loss for Group Medical & Disability


1989 ? 1990 Assistant Vice-President, Corporate Risk Manager
Imperial Corporation San Diego, California

? Managed special insurance for $2 Billion loan portfolio
? Implemented Risk Management program for 60 branch offices
? Assistant corporate agency head

1986 ? 1989 Risk Management and Employee Benefits Manager
City of Escondido, California

? Implemented Risk Management program
? Completed self-funded health insurance saving $750,000
? Reported to Finance Director

1981 ? 1986 Risk Management Administrator
City of Phoenix

? Implemented citywide Risk Management program
? Hired and trained all staff
? Reorganized insurance to a competitive bid process
? Reported to Finance Director

1977 ? 1981 Risk Management and Employee Benefits Manager
Smitty?s Super Value Stores

? Implemented Risk Management function
? Reported to President of company
? Self-insured workers? compensation saving $1 Million

1975 ? 1977 Claims Supervisor
Aetna Cravens-Dargan Insurance Company
Phoenix, Arizona

? Supervised statewide liability claims accounts

1973 ? 1975 Insurance Claims Supervisor
General Adjustment Bureau Phoenix, Arizona

? National Accounts Supervisor

1971 ? 1973 Insurance Claims Manager
General Adjustment Bureau El Centro, California

? Branch Claims Manager

1967 ? 1971 Insurance Claims Adjuster
General Adjustment Bureau Phoenix, Arizona


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

Professional Affiliations

Past President Arizona Chapter Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS)
Past Board Member San Diego Chapter Risk and Insurance Management Society
Member Arizona Chapter Risk and Insurance Management Society

Publications

Broker Contingency Commissions
Insurance Expert Witness
Structured Settlements

Other Professional Activities

Wrote, Produced and Narrated ? Rural/Metro Corporate Safety Video
Compiled and 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
Lawyer References:
Denise M. O'Rourke
Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
Phoenix, AZ 85012

VanEerd v. American Family : Opinion : Defendant
2008

Dan Jensen
The Law Office of Daniel Jensen
Peoria, AZ 85385

Hayes v. Travelers : Deposition : Plaintiff
2008


Nicole R. Commissiong
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC
Eugene, OR 97401

Stuart v. Country Mutual : Trial Testimony : Plaintiff
2006

Mr. Francis J. Carroll, Jr.
Hassell, Moorehead & Carroll
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Hazen v. Southern United Fire Insurance Company
: Deposition : Defendant
2006

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