Author: Richard Spiers

RICHARD SPIERS has over four decades of experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on claims management in the reinsurance and excess marketplace. He served as a Market Ambassador for Lexipol, where he utilized his expertise to support public safety agencies and organizations. Prior to this role, Rick spent more than 20 years at Genesis Management and Insurance Services, a subsidiary of General Reinsurance, and has also worked for Transamerica Insurance Group, Northbrook Excess and Surplus Insurance Company, CNA Insurance, and Allstate Reinsurance. Based in Chicago, Rick has extensive experience managing a broad spectrum of claims for public entities, K-12 school districts, and the higher education sector. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, he is a member of the Society of CPCU and holds associate designations in risk management, claims, and reinsurance. Rick has been developing and delivering insurance industry-related training sessions to clients and industry groups for over 20 years, showcasing his commitment to education and professional development in the field.