Danny Peña

About Danny Peña

I began my workers’ compensation career in with Constitution State Services (Travelers), and over the years I’ve grown a deep appreciation for the unique mission of California’s Special Districts. Today, I’m grateful to serve them through SDRMA’s Joint Powers Authority supporting the public sector isn’t just a career for me, it’s a privilege and a responsibility.At SDRMA, I’m committed to leading with integrity, elevating claims quality, and empowering our team to provide exceptional service to our members. I believe in a culture grounded in accountability, transparency, and genuine care because trust is essential when supporting the agencies that keep our communities running.I value connecting with people who share a passion for public service, continuous improvement, and meaningful leadership. If you’re dedicated to strengthening public agencies or advancing the workers’ compensation and risk management space, I’d welcome the chance to connect.

Experience

1. Workers\' Compensation Manager

   Special District Risk Management Authority

   Mar 2024 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   The Workers\' Compensation Claims Manager is responsible for: supervising and training division staff, evaluating, monitoring and reviewing claims activities, coordinating and monitoring claims defense attorneys, identifying a wide variety of potential member loss exposures related to the coverages proviced by the Authority, making recommendations.Providing written reports to Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Workplace Health and Safety Manager, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

• Consumnes River College

  Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of California, Davis

  Certificate Program, Workers' Compensation

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Private Investigations
• Healthcare
• Adjusters
• Claims Management
• Captives
• Management
• Claims Investigations
• Claims Administration
• Risk Management
• Claim Investigation
• Workers Compensation
• Litigation Management
• Human Resources
• Risk Mitigation
• Liability
• Financial Risk
• Reinsurance
• Excess
• Liability Analysis
• Disability Insurance
• Commercial Insurance
• Customer Relations
• General Insurance
• Policy
• Settlements
• Settlement
• Claim
• Employee Benefits
• Workers' Compensation Claims
• Insurance Claims
• Insurance
• Casualty
• Health Insurance
• Claims
• Brokers
• Accident
• Subrogation
• Commercial Lines
• Claims Resolution
• Investigation