Richard Gatz

- Handles Cyber/Privacy, Technology, Media and Fidelity Bond Claims - Subject matter expert on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology and trends - CIPP/US, CIPM privacy designations - Fellow of Information Privacy

- Cyber/Privacy Liability Claims Manager - Chicago Claims Manager handling Professional and Financial Lines Claims in both primary and excess capacities

- Responsible for effectively handling the company's most complex and highest-exposure lawyers and accountants professional liability quota-share claims (written on a subscription basis), including primary and excess policy lines in both lead and follow capacities - Designated claims handler for multiple Insureds

- Manage architect & engineer professional liability claims - Lead risk management and continuing education presentations for design professionals - Complex litigation management - Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings

- Managed employment practices liability and non-profit/private directors and officers liability claims - Developed experience in multi-state complex claims management - Litigation management; to include retention and assignment of outside counsel, review of all material motions and court submissions, and legal billing review.

Defended insureds in US state and federal courts.