Jeffrey A Segall

Mr. Segall is presenting Workshop M2, “Managing the Risks of Hiring Independent Contractors,” on Monday. He is vice president, E&S, of CNA Global Specialty Lines. In this capacity he is responsible for the underwriting of programs, nonadmitted liability lines, and for-hire trucking accounts. Previously, as CNA’s vice president of Construction, Mr. Segall was responsible for developing strategy and best practices for the construction segment.

Over the years he has presented at the Construction Risk Conference on a variety of insurance topics, including general liability, builders risk, workers compensation, and others. His commitment to education is demonstrated both by the numerous certifications and credentials he has earned and in Conference attendees’ consistent praise for the way he freely shares his knowledge and experience. Mr. Segall is an important construction industry resource, sharing his expertise not only as an IRMI speaker but also as a presenter at other industry conferences and by contributing to numerous trade publications.

Prior to joining CNA, Mr. Segall was a senior vice president in the Construction Risk Management Group of Willis. In that role, he provided marketing and account servicing assistance to Willis offices and key clients. His prior experience includes various positions at AIG, St. Paul, and a number of agencies now affiliated with Aon and Acordia. He began his insurance career in 1972.

Mr. Segall holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas in El Paso. His professional insurance designations include Associates in both Underwriting and Risk Management, Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), Certified Insurance Counselor, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, and Certified Risk Manager. He is recipient of the Continuing Professional Development program award and the IRMI WOW (Words of Wisdom) award for his previous contributions to IRMI.