Robert A. Holmes

About Robert A. Holmes

Expertise in analyzing risk exposures and providing meaningful guidance related to best…

Experience

1. Senior Specialist, Transportation

   Travelers

   Mar 1998 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Key Areas of Expertise:Loss Control & Risk Assessments – Lead comprehensive onsite and virtual risk control evaluations to identify potential exposures, particularly in auto liability. Provide tailored recommendations and best practice guidance to mitigate risks and improve organizational resilience.Technical Risk Reporting – Develop in-depth technical reports that analyze organizational risk factors and deliver actionable insights for Underwriting teams, strengthening risk selection and portfolio management.Risk Management Consulting – Partner with clients to design and implement practical risk management strategies. Advise leadership teams on regulatory compliance (federal and state) and safety initiatives that enhance workplace culture, minimize liability, and reduce claim frequency.Account Service Strategy & Coordination – Create innovative risk control service plans for middle market, large, and national accounts. Align service delivery with client goals, focusing on reducing loss frequency and improving operational safety performance.Training & Safety Program Development – Deliver customized training sessions and support improvements to safety management systems. Promote behavior-based safety programs that drive long-term cultural change and operational excellence.Claims Causation & Investigations – Conduct thorough field investigations in collaboration with Claims teams. Produce comprehensive reports to inform both Underwriting and Claims, enhancing decision-making and root-cause analysis.Business Development & Client Engagement – Represent risk control and TPA capabilities to clients across National Account ($1M+), Large Account ($250K–$1M), and Middle Market ($50K–$250K) segments. Support sales and marketing initiatives by demonstrating value through risk control expertise and client-centric solutions.

Education

• Sonoma State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

  1978 — 1982

• Sonoma State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Loss Prevention Strategies
• Loss Prevention
• Negotiation
• Transportation Engineering
• Commercial Insurance
• Transportation Planning
• Powerpoint
• Loss Mitigation
• Defensive Driving
• Claims Management
• Driver Training
• Microsoft Word
• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Teaching
• Operations Management
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Customer Service
• Risk Assessment
• Public Speaking
• Outlook
• Risk Management
• Underwriting
• Workers Compensation
• Insurance
• Editing
• Truck Driving
• Transportation
• Transportation Management
• English
• Dot Regulations
• C
• Research
• Cdl Class a
• Small Business
• Training
• Microsoft Excel
• Photoshop