Marnie Hammel

Experience

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  MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Litigation Attorney

  Attorney in large litigation department with primary emphasis in employment discrimination, commercial litigation and insurance defense.

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  Chubb

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

  Assistant Vice President/Senior Claims Supervisor

  Recruited, hired, trained and managed ten examiners in three separate units handling Employment, Healthcare, and Directors and Officers liability claims of varying severity in all fifty states. Supervision focused on analysis of claims, compliance with quality standards, best practices, policy interpretation, coverage determination, problem solving and coverage denial legal challenges. Employment relations, strategic planning and development.Detailed analysis of reserve activity and adequacy. Monitored department results. Drafted biannual reports to senior management on state of inventory management, loss development trends and litigation cost control. Drafted unit budgets incorporating salary and other expense item considerations. Budget management.Worked closely with external and internal customers with focus on maintaining business relationships. Participated in presentations to claims management on high impact cases, making recommendations regarding significant legal issues, potential liability and defense strategies. Partnered with legal, underwriting and product management teams on policy revision and drafting issues. Active partner in the wholesale underwriting process, including frequent client visits, marketing and claim renewal presentations. Frequent presenter at various insured and broker seminars on policy analysis, legal issues and coverage trends. Participant in home office leadership committees including diversity and development. Show less

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  Marsh

  May 2007 - Jul 2012

  FINPRO Claims Attorney

  Advised clients regarding all lines of Professional Liability Insurance. Specific emphasis on Directors and Officers liability, Employment Practices liability, Fidelity and Fiduciary liability. Emphasis on employment law including tracking and advising clients on current legal trends. Policy contract review--Analyzed, negotiated and manuscripted endorsements and policy terms and conditions advancing client interests. Advised clients on policy provisions, including notice and reporting. Analyzed complex coverage issues and reviewed carrier reservation of rights letters and denials. Facilitated and participated in multi-party coverage mediations. Negotiated defense counsel rates and allocation issues. Assisted in the selection of counsel and monitored litigation. Created white papers and oral presentations to educate internal and external customers on emerging legal and insurance trends. Participated in Request for Proposal (RFP) meetings to secure new business. Created and implemented marketing strategies for identifying and securing new business. Partner with various carriers through claims and underwriting to achieve positive client results. Frequent speaker at national insurance conferences on various employment law and insurance issues. Show less

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  Two Maids & A Mop

  Jan 2017 - now

  Owner and President

  President, Chief Legal Counsel and Head of Operations for Maryland, Northern VA, DC and Hilton Head, SC. Involved in all aspects of running the business including management, recruiting, technical control, marketing, social media and client retention and acquisition.