Mike Draeken

Risk Management Executive at Watkins Insurance Group

Role
Risk Management Executive at Watkins Insurance Group
Location
Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Mike Draeken

Highly successful professional with 20+ years experience in the financial services and risk mangement consulting space. I help companies manage their risk profile so that they can focus on growing their business. Whether you are an early stage company in development or preparing for an IPO, I will assist you in determing the proper approach to managing your exposures with programs that are cost efficient without compromising coverage.I take the time to understand your business from product development, capitalization, cash flow, supply chain, channel partners to international growth and build programs around your risk profile. All companies are different and have the need for different insurance products. Simply quoting a program will leave most compaines with an uncovered exposure if not thought out carefully. This is how I approach every business. I spent 13 years as a commercial banker focusing on the technology space. Strong understanding of the VC and PE community as well as financial statement and cash flow analysis. This experience has allowed me to transistion to the risk managment side by helping companies protect their balance sheet and provide thorough explanations to underwriters when dealing with complex risk. I specialize in the following areas:Directors and Officers coverageCyber coverageE & OComplex casualtyIPOsMergers and AcquisitionsProduct RecallReps and Warranty coverageProperty and Casualty

Experience

  1. Risk Management Executive

    Watkins Insurance Group

    Jan 2015 — Present

    In my role as a Risk Management Executive at Watkins Insurance Group, I am responsible for assessing and mitigating risks for clients, providing tailored insurance solutions, and collaborating with teams to optimize processes. I develop customized insurance solutions to meet individual and business needs, contributing to the overall success and growth of the company.

Education

  • California State University-Sacramento

    Business Finance

    1989 — 1992

  • California State University, Chico

    Bachelor of Science, Finance

    1992 — 1994

Skills

  • Legal Liability
  • Strategic Planning
  • D&O Insurance
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cyber Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Business Development
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Finance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Trade Credit Insurance
  • Casualty
  • Employee Benefits
  • Property & Casualty Insurance
  • Commercial Lines Coverage
  • Management
  • Reps and Warranty Insurance
  • Liability
  • Financial Risk
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Credit
  • Sales
  • Financial Services
  • Underwriting
  • Consulting
  • Excess
  • Banking
  • Casualty Insurance
  • Risk Management
  • E&O Insurance

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