Allen Baker, CRIS, ERIS
Senior Risk Consultant - Specialty Contracting at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Senior Risk Consultant at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
HELPING CLIENTS TURN THEIR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS INTO A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

My goal for my clients is that not only their total cost of risk is lowered but that their risk & compliance management program puts them in an advantageous competitive position in their market place.  I have worked with clients with operations all over North America & the world, including international hot spots such as the middle east.

Risk comes in many different forms - traditional property & liability, regulatory, business, enterprise, cyber, etc.  My job is to help my clients manage their way through these issues with minimal impact to the day-to-day business operations & bottom line.  

Industry Specialties: industrial services, construction - energy, industrial, general
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
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Senior Risk Consultant - Specialty Contracting
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Valent Group
https://www.linkedin.com/company/valentgroup
Senior Vice President - Property & Casualty
Valent Group provides risk consulting and insurance services for businesses, employee benefit groups and individuals. As a wholly owned subsidiary of EBSCO Industries, Inc., a multibillion dollar Forbes Top 200 privately held company, we offer the resources and capabilities of a nationally integrated firm, with the stability and long-term outlook of a privately owned and operated boutique agency.
Birmingham, Alabama Area
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HUB International
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfr-inc.
Executive Risk Consultant - Specialty Contracting
My HUB clients were looking for an insurance agent to go beyond the traditional agency model. They were hungry for insights into the energy industry with regard to risk and compliance issues, and they simply were not receiving this information elsewhere. 

Our team worked overtime to dig deep and help our clients see around the bend, and ahead of the curve. We were committed that our success should be defined by our results. As a result, many of our energy clients thrived financially, despite the energy market crash that began in late 2014.

I loved being a part of a team that was building and growing, and I’m proud of my achievements during my HUB tenure: 

•	Growth: In my first 20 months, in an extremely challenging rate environment, our region’s revenue grew by double digits, culminating in 100% revenue growth by the time I left. 

•	Awards: I am a four-time winner of the SHARP award, given annually to the top 10 percent of the firm’s producers of new business and retention. This recognition is testament to my team’s ability to constantly deliver unique products to new and existing clients while keeping the highest levels of professionalism in serving our clients.

•	International Experience: I represented the Mid-America region on the HUB U.S.-Canada Cross Border “HUB Advantage” team. This experience taught me the unique cultural, insurance and risk and compliance challenges insureds face when doing business internationally, and how a broker can step in to provide invaluable guidance.

•	Mentoring Our Sales Team: My passion for mentoring young producers began as I was invited to shepherd newly hired, un-validated producers through to validation. There is no more rewarding experience than to be a part of someone else’s success.
Tulsa, Oklahoma Area
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McGriff, Seibels & Williams
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Account Executive: Construction Risk Services
At MSW I primarily serviced the construction industry. I believe that a construction company must have an insurance broker that specializes in construction. Construction companies face many risks unique to only construction companies, and do best when they can entrust their assets to an experienced industry insurance agent.

My experiences in MSW's construction division also served as a basis for building out an energy-contracting business development and service platform.
Birmingham, Alabama Area
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Molton, Allen & Williams
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Account Executive
•	I earned my first industry designation while at MAW. 

During these formative, rookie years, my passion for the insurance industry was kindled. Like many rookies, I learned from great leaders and also made my share of mistakes. Thankfully, many of my mistakes turned out to be successes in the long run, and today they serve as lessons that I continue to implement in my insurance career. 

Starting from scratch is tough, just as being a rookie was tough. I learned the value of cold-calling, networking, gaining expertise in insurance products and listening more than talking. I experienced why teamwork is better than going it alone. 

My years at MAW shaped so much of what I’ll continue accomplishing for my clients and for myself.
Birmingham, Alabama Area
History
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Valdosta State University
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Commercial Lines
The Hartford School of Insurance
Truett-McConnell College
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Glynn Academy High School
Distribution Contractors Association
Associate Member
Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance (LCIA)
Associate Member
Power & Communication Contractors Association
Associate Member
Southern Gas Association
Associate Member
SHARP Award Recipient
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Client retention & growth
Chubb Rising Star
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
SHARP Award Recipient
HUB International
Client retention & growth
SHARP Award Recipient
HUB International
Client retention & growth
SHARP Award Recipient
HUB International
Client retention & growth
Lifework - Executive Leadership Program
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President's Partnership Council - 3'rd Coast Underwriters
President's Partnership Council - 3'rd Coast Underwriters
Children
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, Inc.
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Board Of Directors
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Children
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
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Development Committee Chairman
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Children
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
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Secretary Board Of Directors
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Social Services
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
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Governance Committee
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Children
Mountain Brook Athletics
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Board Member
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Hannah Perkins
Account Service Representative at McGriff - Energy Division
Birmingham, AL
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Carol Weaver
Vice President, Senior Marketing Account Executive
Greater Birmingham Area
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Renae Parent
Principal | National Casualty Practice, Risk Management
Atlanta, GA
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Heather Perdue
Director, Commercial Lines at EPIC Brokers
Birmingham, AL
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Erika Freeman, CRIS, ERIS, CISR
Senior Account Manager at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Birmingham, AL
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Kayla Willett
Client Service Representative at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Greater Birmingham Area
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Cameron Crane
Assistant Marketing Account Executive at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Greater Birmingham Area
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Kelly Chapple
Senior account manager - Oil and Gas industry/Construction
Birmingham, AL
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Jan Sweatman
Sr VP at McGriff, Seibels & Williams
Birmingham, AL
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Shannon Stickley Marvin
Socius Insurance Services, Inc.
Greater Birmingham Area
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Alex Russell Ransburgh, CISR, CRIS
Senior Account Manager
Greater Birmingham Area
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Lindsay (Katie) Clark
Insurance Specialist at Radiology Partners
Pelham, AL
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Paul Burge
Broker at CRC Insurance Services
Birmingham, AL
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Rob Hill
Insurance
Atlanta, GA
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Deborah Owens
Customer Service Representative
Bessemer, AL
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Mackenzie Cogle, CISR, CRIS
CIP Administrator at McGriff, Seibels & Williams
Birmingham, AL
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Andrew Baker
Broker at CRC Insurance Services
Birmingham, AL
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Omar Hasan, CPCU
Executive Vice President - Property Division at RT Specialty
Atlanta, GA
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Jeff Rommel
Senior Vice President - Property and Casualty Sales  at Nationwide Insurance
Des Moines Metropolitan Area
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Jamie Luce
Executive Vice President at Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group
Neenah, WI
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        Absolutely committed is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Allen.  I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Allen for over 10 years, during which we’ve worked together both as colleagues and as clients of each other’s respective firms.  Above all I was impressed with Allen’s ability to achieve his goals and accomplish what he set out to do.  No matter the situation, nothing can dampen Allen’s enthusiasm and resolve.   Allen will be a true asset for S.S. Nesbitt.
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Insurance Journal - Property Casualty Insurance news & info
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NMHC Emerging Leaders Group
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Oklahoma Oil & Gas Professionals
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Valdosta State University - Linked
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RIMS, the risk management society
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Cross Country Pipeline Constructors
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Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
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Zywave Insurance Partner Group - US
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International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI)
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East Africa Oil & Gas connection
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Founders Multi-Unit Summit
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Total Cost of Risk (TCOR) Group
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Enterprise Risk Management Professionals
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Valdosta State University Alumni
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