Betsy Kelly has over 20 years of experience in risk management, insurance, and contract negotiation. She has held management positions at Helix Energy Solutions Group, Direct Energy, and Transocean where she negotiated contracts, ensured proper insurance coverage, and developed efficient proposal processes. Kelly also has experience in underwriting, claims management, and ensuring compliance with insurance and contractual obligations. She is seeking a new management role where she can utilize her extensive experience.
Betsy Kelly Resume for Risk Management and Insurance Positions
1. Resume of Betsy Kelly
betsy.kelly.woodlands@outlook.com
Elizabeth A. Kelly, CPCU, ARe
5211 Cloudcraft Court
Katy, TX 77494
Mobile phone: 713-257-0093
Home phone: 832-437-7585
Objective
To obtain a management position which utilizes my extensive risk management, insurance and contract
experience.
Employment
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. (October 2014- June 2015)
3505 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Suite 400,Houston, TX 77043
Risk Analyst
Involved in reviewing and negotiating contracts,including ongoing amendments with suppliers vendors and customers.
Played a role in updating contract matrices for use in the Operations department.
Reviewed accounts payable records to ensure all suppliers had contractualindemnities in place.
Direct Energy ( September 2014- October 2014)
9 Greenway Plaza, Houston,Texas 77046
Manager – Insurable Risk
Transocean Inc. ( December 1999- August 2014)
1311 Broadfield Blvd., Houston, TX 77084
Manager- Marketing Contracts & Proposals (October 2013– August 2014)
Involved in negotiations with customers for drilling rig contracts,including ongoing amendments , ensuring that the
agreement adheres with company guidelines including indemnification and margin protection standards.
Coordinated with the Legal, Tax, Finance, Risk Management & Operations departments in the preparation of proposals and
prequlifications. all internal subject matter experts have the opportunity to contribute but adhered to the timelines, where
possible.
Assured that documents were uploaded to Sales Force.com for the convenience of otherdepartments.
Involved in developing and updating proposaltemplates for added efficiencies.
P. O. Box 10342,Grand Cayman, KY1-1003
70 Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Senior Manager- Cayman Leasing (May 2009 – October 2013)
Negotiated and executed bare boat charters for drilling rigs. Represent the owning company in negotiations with marketing
representatives worldwide. Followed Transfer Pricing guidelines as provided.
Active in the establishment and design of an Ariba based contract storage and report system for BBCs. Assuring that BBC
documents worldwide were easily accessed.
Ensured that the rates charged for the leases were maximized by following the current oil and gas drilling rig market trends
and investigating operating and maintenance costs by rig type.
Reviewed the adequacy of insurance on all owned rigs and compliance with contract terms. .
Involved in both major and minor asset divestitures as well as smaller acquisitions.
Corporate Governance: Director on 3 Transocean Ltd. subsidiaries.
4 Greenway Plaza, Houston TX 77046 USA
Senior Manager – Risk (Feb. 2009-May 2009)
Manager- Insurance (Dec 1999 – Feb. 2009)
Property, Marine, Liabilities and D&O placements or renewals with local and London brokers were part of my
responsibilities. Monitoring and reporting to underwriters any asset orcorporate changes that could impact the insurance
program..
Used Enterprise Risk Management Techniques to convince Senior Management to increase Liability limits.
Assisted in merging insurance and claims management programs during three major mergers and acquisitions.
Advocated for and involved in initial structure of the Captive insurance company. Helped find resolution for contractual/
customer hurdles which resulted from the implementation.
Analyzed & obtained foreign local insurance coverage required by legal and contractualobligations. Developed cost effective
options for compliance.
Developed broker RFP criteria and evaluation for both the global program and local placements
Assisted in the allocation, budgeting and forecasts of insurance costs throughout the fleet and management offices.
Involved in premium forcasts and cash flow projections for claims and premiums.
2. Resume of Betsy Kelly
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Developed and oversawthe contractor /vendorapproval systemto ensure that contractual & insurance transfer mechanisms
are effective.
Supervisory role for P & I claims. Audited billings from 3rd party administator for accuracy .
Administered and negotiated property and liability claims. Ensuring that recoveries were timely and complete. Evaluated and
provide recommendations on contracts. Determined if the contracts effectively transfered or avoided financial obligations
which were unanticipated or catastrophic.
Liberty Mutual (3 / 99-12/99)
3 Riverway, Suite 1300, Houston,TX 77056
National Accounts Underwriter
• Underwrote large national accounts for all casualty lines with the emphasis on Workers compensation. Designed the programs
offered, established the security requirements, evaluated and negotiated terms, and conditions and pricing.
• Book of business included retailers, manufacturing, oil and gas production and refining. Major accounts included: Compaq (now
part of HP), Total, Grocers Supply, and Cooper Cameron (Cameron).
7he Hartford (8/98- 3/99)
450 Gears Road, Houston,TX
Sales Underwriter
Major Accounts Underwriter
• Middle market accounts were underwritten using large deductibles and loss sensitive programs.
• Involved in agency management including sales plan development and commission contracts.
Underwriters Reinsurance Company (now part of Swiss Re) (2/91-7/98)
450 Gears Road, Houston,TX
Casualty Underwriter (* note name was Elizabeth A. Pitoniak)
• Involved in programdevelopment, underwriting and management. Wrote and amended underwriting guides for various programs.
Evaluated and audited both new and existing programs for profit potential and compliance with guidelines.
• Underwrote facultative and program submissions for auto, general liability, and umbrella. Classes of business included
contractors,mining, oil and gas, livery, trucking, habitational, political subdivisions including school districts, and heavy
products.
• Quoted and underwrote accounts such as Zenith, Sunbeam, the State of Louisiana, Ace Transportation and Goodman
Manufacturing.
U S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company Houston,TX
Senior Underwriter (multi-line) (6/88-2/91)
Education
Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) 1992
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) 1991
B. A. Biology University of Massachusetts