Gerald Heim

Biography

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
October 2022 – Present                                                Ferreira Group of Companies
Corporate Risk Manager                                              Branchburg, NJ
 
 
September 2020 – Present                                          Riggs Distler & Co., Inc.
Corporate Risk Manager                                              Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Responsible for overall insurance program of large utility contractor based in NJ; duties include:

Development of insurance program structure that includes large retentions or deductibles for Worker’s Compensation, General Liability and Auto.   Insurance Program includes Management Liability, Contractor’s Equipment, Property, Builder’s Risk, Professional/Pollution, Underground Storage Tanks, New York Disability and other Project Specific type insurance      
Selection and negotiation of the insurance products and pricing
Negotiation of the insurance carrier terms and conditions that includescollateral requirements, claim services and dispute resolution
Manage insurance broker relationships and fee arrangements

Management and oversight of all claim issues for the Company
Implementation of a Medical Director Program and Injury Management Program tailored for mitigation of WC exposures
Selection and retention of claim management vendors including attorneys, nurse case managers, private investigators and engineering experts. 
Development of Emergency Response Program
Participated in the Covid-19 Management Response
Created template subcontract insurance provisions for inclusion in all Company subcontractor agreements  
Provide risk assessment for various Company projects
Communicate with upstream clients on all insurance and claim related matters impacting both entities   
January 2007 – September 2020                                Construction Risk Solutions, LLC (CRS)
Director Claims Management                                    Arthur J Gallagher & Co.              
                                Note:  Gallagher acquired Constructions Risk Solutions, LLC in January 2017
Minority owner in the formation of CRS in January 2017
Responsible for the claim/risk management services for CRS clients; services include:

Direct claim management and advocacy; 
 
 
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Contract review for assessment of indemnity provisions, additional insured requirements and promise to procure required insurance for both upstreamand downstream construction contracts for jurisdictions all across the United States
Developed claim vendor management programs particular to and for CRS clients
Development and implementation of services and claim/risk initiatives specifically tailored for CRS clients;





 

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