Areas of Expertise:
As an active insurance agent since 1977, I am well-prepared to opine on the duties/conduct of insurance agents/brokers as well as insurance Companies. I am equally proficient in property/casualty claims and coverage analysis. I have access to other experienced experts for specific research assignments. I can quickly assess the issues and my analysis/testimony is concise and persuasive. 90% of my income is derived as an insurance agent/broker which has provided the credibility needed as an expert.
Education:
B.S. Biology, Bucknell University 1969
MBA Boston University 1972
CPCU (Chartered Property/Casualty Underwriter) AmericanInstitute of Insurance 1984 (10 National Examinations)Advanced Accounting/Financial Analysis/Real Estate Appraisal through courses and programs sponsored by NY University, Ohio State and the University of Georgia.
Certification:
Presently licensed to practice insurance in five States and hold Certified Insurance Consultant license. Member in good standing of Society of CPCU.
Experience:
26 years as a principal/agent in the Hatfield Insurance Agency Inc. Duties include the selling and administration of personal and Commercial Property/Casualty accounts ($6,000,000 premium volume) as well as life, disability, and group insurance sales and administration. President, the Hatfield Group, a consulting Firm specializing in Property/Casualty issues and expert witness case assignments. Have actively worked with an expert witness referral service for attorneys as well as on independent assignments.
Court & Legal Experience:
Have been active as a consultant/expert witness for 14 years and have provided numerous depositions and have testified in Court. I have also helped settle cases through written opinions. Testimonials/references are available
for review.
Professional Affiliates:
Independent Insurance Agents of America (Past President,
Bridgeport, CT); Society of CPCU (Past President, Southern
CT); served as Agents Council delegate Aetna Casualty &
Surety; Past President, Rotary International (Fairfield, CT
Club); Insurance Adviser District 7980 Rotary International.
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