Profile

Mr. Edward Bethea

Assistant Vice President, Corp. Risk Mgmt.,
Atrium Health

Contact Details

Charlotte, NC
United States

Bio

Profile Innovative and creative results oriented Risk Management professional who brings a business point of view to analyzing organizational exposures and evaluating financial strategic opportunities and liabilities. Possesses the leadership and organizational skills necessary to successfully initiate new programs and improve existing ones. A broad and diverse risk and insurance experience in aviation, construction and healthcare. Areas of Expertise ? Risk Management ? Insurance Program Coverage’s ? Self-Insurance ? Strategic Planning ? Program Evaluation ? Employee Safety ? Staff Supervision/Development ? Education & Training ? Claims/Litigation Management ? Budgeting & Forecasting ? Group Facilitation ? OSHA Compliance Career Highlights ? Current board member and President for captive insurance company. ? Integration of 7 acute care hospitals into existing insurance program while reducing premiums, resulting in a first year premium savings of $2.1 million and an annualized savings in excess of $950,000. ? Successfully brought claims function in-house for an annual savings of $70,000. ? Computerized claim and incident reporting system enhancing tracking and trending. ? Manage departmental and premium budget of $11 million. ? Oversee property insurance coverage with insurable values in excess of $3 billion and new construction in excess of $1 billion. ? Designed and implemented risk management and safety educational programs. ? Directed insurance program design and fiscal management of 3rd largest physician malpractice insurer in North Carolina. ? Introduced aggressive claims management program reducing claims and litigation by 48%. Professional Affiliations & Board Memberships ? Risk and Insurance Management Society – NC and National ? American Society of Healthcare Risk Management – NC and National ? American College of Healthcare Executives ? American Society of Safety Engineers, Risk Management /Insurance Division ? Board Of Directors and President , Church Street Insurance Company ? Board of Directors, Lake Norman Charter School ? Board of Directors and Vice President, Community Services International ? Former Board Member, Charlotte Center City Chamber of Commerce ? Former Board Member, Highland Creek Homeowners Association ? Former Board Member, Risk and Insurance Management Society of North Carolina ? Volunteer: Class Room Central, Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Education

Queens University
MBA
Business/Finance

UNC-Asheville
BS
Business/Sociology

Job History

Carolinas Healthcare System
Asst. Vice President
Charlotte