Officers & Directors 2018

Allen started in insurance as an underwriter trainee at St Paul Companies. Before joining CNA in April, 2014, he worked 10 years as a Senior Underwriter at MMIC group, specializing in medical malpractice. He recently left OneBeacon Insurance Group as Assistant Vice President in the complex risk division to join J&R Agency. He holds a Management Degree from St Cloud State University. 

J&R Agency | 4900 Highway 169N, Ste 225 | New Hope, MN 55248

Craig joined Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. in May 2016 as a Sr. Account Manager - Arch Unit.  Prior to that he was with AIG for 26 years, most recently as a Client Service Manager for the claim area.  Craig is an experienced premium auditor developing that skill after graduating from St Cloud State University with a degree in accounting. 

Craig holds his CPCU designation and is a Certified Insurance Premium Auditor (CIPA) as well as a member of the Twin Cities Insurance Club. Craig enjoys fishing and DIY construction projects. 

Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. | 2 Pierce Place | Itasca, IL 60143

Rick started his insurance carrier in 1977 with Economy Fire and Casualty in Freeport, IL. Originally from Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. His insurance career includes time with The St Paul Companies. Rick was at Austin Mutual 17 years, retiring Jan 2018. Over the years, Rick has been involved in the Boy Scouts of America, International Visitors Group and the American Red Cross.

Rick has been on the MN CPCU board since 2012 and leads the Good Works Committee engaging members in volunteer service activities in the community.

4421 Wilderness Run Ct. | Eagan, MN 55123

Jason is currently with Chubb Insurance in risk management for over 14 years with specialty in product and environmental liability. I take time with each client to help them understand how we view their various risk exposures and controls, whether they meet with industry best practices or how they can be best improved. Jason obtained his CPCU designation to understand and support his underwriting peers. As a new CPCu designee, Jason is looking forward to connecting with other members and insurance peers.  

Chubb Group | 100 South 5^th Street, Suite 1800 | Minneapolis, MN 55402

David received his BS in Insurance and Risk Management from the University of Minnesota.  Since then he has held various roles in claims, underwriting and reinsurance.  He joined Western National Insurance in 2015 as a Personal Lines Rating Specialist. David obtained his CPCU in 2006.  He has assisted the All Industry Day committee since 2012 and will co-chair in 2018.

Western National Insurance | 4700 West 77^th Street | Edina, MN 55435

Gary is the Subrogation Claim Manager for Western National Insurance Group.  He has 30 years or experience in the insurance industry.  Prior to Western National, Gary managed a dedicated claims unit for a national restaurant chain, was the Risk Control Manager for a retail store chain, and was employed in the claims department of insurance carriers.

Gary is a past president of the Minnesota Chapter and has served on several of the Chapter’s committees.  He obtained the CPCU designation in 1997.

Western National Insurance | 5350 West 78th Street | Edina, MN 55439-3101

Jeff received his BA in Business & Economics from Eureka College, Eureka, IL in 1982.  In 1984 he joined COUNTRY Financial, Bloomington, IL, as a property casualty underwriter.  During Jeff’s 30 years with COUNTRY Financial he has held various property casualty underwriting positions across three regions.

Jeff is Regional Manager, Commercial Underwriting.

COUNTRY Financial | Two Pine Tree Drive | Arden Hills, MN 55112