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Sapan S. Patel's Summary
Versatile Operations, Director with extensive experience in the Workers’ Compensation (WC) Arena. Cultivated in creating calculated and technical solutions with the ability to clarify issues, mobilize support and facilitate decision making in complex environments establishing healthier profit margins. Possess comprehensive knowledge blend of WC functional facets and diversified analytical background, with demonstrated ability for team building, communication, sound judgment, decision-making and cost reduction skills. Ardent and visceral leader, with a focus on innovative and strategic maneuvering which led to appropriate oversight of premium, losses and rational expense management.
Specialties
Business Strategy/Coordination, Project Management Office Set-Up, Change Management, Process Engineering, Vendor Management/Evaluation, Financial/Budget Acumen, Multi-Site Management, Talent Acquisition & Development, Business Integration, Key Metrics/Benchmark Analyses
Sapan S. Patel's Experience
Consultant
Insurance Company
Insurance industry
February 2011 – Present (2 months)
Driving Absorption of Bill Review function...leading into the adoption of other creative/innovative mechanisms to minimize the loss cost...
"Focused Solutions from Different Perspectives..."
Director of Operations
FirstComp Insurance
Privately Held; Insurance industry
March 2008 – December 2010 (2 years 10 months)
Reported to President of FIA (FirstComp Insurance Agency – California WC Division), accountable for managing, developing and implementing strategic initiatives for the entire FIA P / L. Duties composed of process improvement, budget management, functional coordination / communication, pricing, customer base relations, vendor / partner management, compliance / contract management, coordination of shared services and overall consistent operational efficiency.
Premium Audit/Premium Manager
FirstComp Insurance
Privately Held; Insurance industry
March 2005 – March 2008 (3 years 1 month)
Reported to Vice President of Underwriting, directly accountable for managing, developing and implementing strategic initiatives for the Premium Audit, Loss Control, A / R and Collection functions servicing 31 States with $500M in Total Written Premium and 100,000 policies. With focused leadership, engineered system enhancements, functional analyses and compliance, intelligent vendor management and improved customer relations.
Pricing Analyst
FirstComp Insurance
Privately Held; Insurance industry
November 2004 – March 2005 (5 months)
Helped conduct analyses, pricing and risk assessments to estimate financial outcomes, providing a solid foundation for the senior leaders and peers to make intelligent decisions upon.
Sapan S. Patel's Education
Bradley University
B.S., Actuary Sciences
2001 – 2004
Sapan S. Patel's Additional Information
Groups and Associations:
Bradley University
Global Insurance Network
Global Insurance Professionals
Insurance Professionals
WORK COMP ANALYSIS GROUP
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