James F. Libbe is an experienced insurance consultant with a proven record of enhancing business operations and turning insurance companies into profitable competitors. He has over 20 years of experience in risk management, compliance, employee training, and strategic analysis. Libbe holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance and is a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter. He is seeking a new position where he can apply his expertise in streamlining operations and developing winning strategies.

1. JAMES F. LIBBE, MBA, CPCU
1935 Gleneagle Circle
Elgin, Illinois 60123
(708) 642-4105
jimlibbe@hotmail.com
Results-oriented, hands-on insurance consultant with demonstrated success in strategic
analysis for prominent insurance leaders. A team and client-focused leader with a
proven record of enhancing overall business operations, specializing in turning insurance
companies into profitable competitors.
» Experienced in risk management focusing on quality control, best practices and
compliance issues related to continuous improvement in insurance operations for
both internal and external customers.
» Research websites and resources for coverage trends/issues involving self
insurance, uninsured motorists, no fault and other risk management issues.
» Train and mentor employees in insurance coverages, forms,
endorsements and documents included in a complete underwriting submission.
» Consult internal clients on proper classification of general liability operations
and workers compensation payroll class codes for premium audit purposes as well as
flood zones for determining flood coverage.
» Analyze specific coverage forms and endorsements for coverage gaps and
overlaps to prevent uninsured losses.
» Interpret complex coverage policy language and explain
coverage/exclusions in easy to understand terms.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Insurance Research & Analysis
• Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
• Best Practices
• Quality Control & Reporting
• Insurance Compliance Issues
• Employee Training
• Optimal Presentation Skills
• Insurance Industry Expertise
• Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
LIBBE INSURANCE CONSULTING, Elgin, Illinois 2008 to Present
Independent Contractor - Insurance Consultant
Responsible for analyzing insurance issues for various insurance companies within the

2. Chicagoland area. Perform detailed research and analysis of client policies and
procedures. Develop process improvement and compliance/product development
strategies to enhance clients overall business strategy. Clients include Midwest
Technical Inspections, Horton Insurance Agency, USI Insurance of Illinois, Educational
and Institutional Insurance Administrators, FGMK Insurance Agency, National Equity
Fund, Hanover Insurance, Motorola and Hub International.
Major Projects:
» Performed policy review of a backlog of architects and engineer professional
liability policies; eliminated client exposure to potential errors and omissions
claims and addressed/upgraded professional standards.
» Served as risk management consultant for a project that informed clients of the
costs and benefits of flood insurance on each building and contents; project was
completed within 67% of allotted time.
» Oversaw process improvement initiatives including serving as a liaison between
carrier underwriters, marketing representatives and account managers to
enhance the quality and timely delivery of insurance policies.
» Eliminated backlogs by systematizing the policy analysis process to reduce the
time required for each policy review; completed project in 75% of time allotted.
» Documented compliance of limited partnership properties and property
managers with required policy terms, conditions, limits, deductibles and loss
settlement provisions utilized current certificates of insurance. Improved
compliance by 20%.
» Managed a rate revision and endorsement filing project for a Lawyers
Professional Liability program with 47 state insurance departments. Researched
state insurance statutes for writing state amendatory endorsements for
professional liability programs. Revised endorsements to comply with new
cancellation and non-renewal regulatory requirements. Project was completed
on month sooner than expected.
WYZANT TUTORING/ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Elgin, Illinois 2012 to Present
Tutor
Work with students to enhance accounting, finance, statistic and economics knowledge.
Analyze student knowledge base to define areas of weakness; develop lesson plans
based on needs assessment. Provide real life examples to enhance learning process.
INSURANCE SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois 1999 to
2011
Course Leader
Instructed students in courses leading to the Chartered Property and Casualty
Underwriter (CPCU) designation. Taught various insurance classes including Insurance
Contract Analysis, Accounting and Finance for Insurance Professionals, Financial
Institutions and Markets and Personal Risk Management and Insurance. Received
various accolades including Outstanding Course Leader.

3. MARSH USA, INC., Chicago, Illinois
2003 to 2008
Policy Analyst
Developed structured procedures to thoroughly review and analyze policies against
binders and expired policies. Mentored and trained new/existing employees on
department procedures and technical insurance matters. Discussed potential coverage
gaps with internal client advisors; documented and reviewed with clients possible
program improvements. Improved the efficiency of the policy review procedures and
quality of insurance policies received by client to reduce errors and omission claims.
Accomplishments:
» Provided training to employees on procedures for property and inland marine
coverages resulting in a 25% increase in review efficiency.
» Consistently attained monthly policy completion average of 10% above all other
analysts in office with an accuracy rate of 98%.
» Served as subject matter expert on the most difficult property and DIC policies.
» Created explanation of 12 complex policy provisions for insertion into
transmittal letters; clarified any limitations in claims settlements based on time
sensitive reporting documents and insurance to value provisions.
» Designed insurance summary templates that captured the essential policy
coverages, limits, deductibles, endorsements and other provisions in a concise,
easy to read documents for use by client advisory to send to customers.
NEAR NORTH NATIONAL GROUP, Chicago, Illinois 1997 to
2003
Quality Control Specialist
Served as a technical resource and corporate point of contact for best practices and
professional standards regarding technical issues in brokerage operations and
insurance. Utilized resource material to train new and existing employees in primary
commercial lines to improve effectiveness and efficiency in answering client coverage
questions.
Accomplishments:
» Designed and implemented a training manual that streamlined the information
acquisition process which added credibility to marketing submissions.
» Produced internet-posted procedural documents that were utilized as best
practices for the marketing submission process resulting in enhanced carrier and
underwriter relationships and brokerage operations.
» Completed special projects including coverage comparisons and experience mod
projections.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chicago, Illinois

4. Master of Business Administration Degree in Accounting and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana, Illinois
Bachelor of Art Degree in Economics and Political Science
DIRECTIONS TRAINING, Oak Brook, Illinois
Received Microsoft Office Specialist training including Beginner/Intermediate and
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as QuickBooks Training.
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
• Insurance Institute of America (IIA); Certificate in General Insurance
JAMES F. LIBBE, MBA, CPCU
1935 Gleneagle Circle
Elgin, Illinois 60123
(708) 642-4105
jimlibbe@hotmail.com
Dear Hiring Executive:
Please accept the enclosed résumé as my expressed interest in joining your
organization. I am confident that my personal drive, professional successes and
extensive experience in consulting with industry-leading insurance corporations will be
instrumental instreamlining operations and building winning strategies for your company.
As my résumé indicates I have extensive experience incommercial propertyand casualty
with a focus on compliance, quality control, best practices and professional standards

5. related to insurance operations and underwriting. I have served as an Instructor at the
Insurance School of Chicago where I taught courses leading to the Chartered Property
and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. I have also been responsible for training
employees on standards and practices that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of
insurance positions.
My qualifications include a broad working knowledge of the Insurance industry and its
competitive
landscape. My drive to succeed has allowed me to excel and thrive while remaining
focused on optimizing productivity and maintaining the highest standards of ethics,
integrity and professionalism to ensure an optimal client experience. I excel in driving
business objectives with the constant challenge of excelling both personally and
professionally.
I will bring an unparalleled competitive spirit to your team, which will be instrumental in
building and implementing winning strategies for your organization. I await the
opportunity to discuss my potential contribution.
Kind regards,
James F. Libbe, MBA, CPCU
enclosure: résumé