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Peter Marchel

Peter Marchel, JD, MBA, CDR, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, AIM, AIC, AIS — Insurance Lawyer / Broker with over 36 years expereince inboth claims and policy placement. based in CARNATION, Washington. 38 years of experience with specialization in Agent - Broker Professional liability, Insurance Claims Handling, Reinsurance.

JD, MBA, CDR, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, AIM, AIC, AIS · Insurance Lawyer / Broker with over 36 years expereince inboth claims and policy placement.

CARNATION, Washington

About

Peter Marchel, JD, MBA, CDR, RPLU, CPCU, ARM, AIS, AIM, AIC, is a highly credentialed and experienced expert witness in the field of insurance and risk management. With a strong educational background, including a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law, an MBA from Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and numerous professional certifications, Mr. Marchel brings a wealth of knowledge to his expert witness engagements.

Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Marchel has held leadership positions at prominent firms such as Marchel Risk Consulting LLC, Crump Insurance Services, Inc., Alexander Morford & Woo, Inc., Marsh Inc., and Sedgwick Inc. His roles have encompassed risk consulting, claims advocacy, general counsel, and professional liability risk management and litigation director. This diverse experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of insurance coverage issues, claims handling, policy review, and risk mitigation strategies.

As an expert witness, Mr. Marchel has testified in various legal proceedings, offering his expertise in areas such as insurance claims handling, insurance placement, insurer bad faith, and agent and broker errors and omissions. He has also served as an arbitrator and mediator, further demonstrating his ability to navigate complex legal disputes. Additionally, Mr. Marchel has authored publications and presented numerous management liability programs, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the industry.

With a formal yet approachable demeanor, Mr. Marchel's extensive credentials, practical experience, and proven track record as an expert witness make him a valuable asset for attorneys seeking reliable and credible testimony in insurance-related cases. His commitment to professionalism and his deep understanding of the legal and insurance landscapes position him as a trusted resource for legal professionals.

Specialties

Agent - Broker Professional liability
Insurance Claims Handling
Reinsurance
38
Years Experience

Work Experience

Current
Marchel Risk Consulting LLC dba Marchel & Associates Risk Consulting
Founder & PresidentCurrent
Marchel Risk Consulting LLC dba Marchel & Associates Risk Consulting
2012Present

Marchel & Associates Risk Consulting is a licensed surplus lines brokerage assisting insurance agencies, organizations and law firms in mitigating insurance risk.

Senior Vice President, Claims Advocate
Crump Insurance Services, Inc.
20092011

Responsible for developing financial services practice in the Pacific Northwest and Canada.

Vice President and General Counsel
Alexander Morford & Woo, Inc
20022009

Created management liability business for Canadian based risks, worked with national Canadian insurance agency in placing over 100 Public D&O accounts for Canadian based companies.

Senior Vice President and Claims Advocate
Marsh Inc
19992002

Consulted with Fortune 500 Companies on insurance coverage issues in management and professional liability.

Associate General Counsel and Professional Liability Risk Management and Litigation Director
Sedgwick Inc.
19971999

Managed North American legal department defending professional and employment liability claims.

Attorney in Corporate
Safeco Insurance Company
19961997

Managed outside counsel on major litigation, RICO, Class Action and Bad Faith Lawsuits.

Attorney in Trial Department
Safeco Insurance Company
19911996

Carried full trial case load, defended policyholders as trial attorney.

Associate attorney
Craig L. Jones & Associates
19901991

Business formations and Real Estate transactions.

Associate attorney
Casey & Pruzan
19891990

Business and Real Estate transactions.

Law Clerk to Chief Justice Callow
Washington State Supreme Court
19881989

Research and draft legal opinions.

Adjunct Professor
Crichton College, Memphis TN
20002002

Classes: Business Law, Introduction to Business, Finance, Investments, Insurance Law

Education

JD, Doctor of Jurisprudence
Willamette University College of Law
1988

(Law Review)

MBA, Master of Business Administration
Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management
1988
Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Willamette University College of Law
1988
BA Political Science and Communications
University of Washington
1984
Certificate in Total Quality Management
University of Washington
1996

Credentials & Licenses

CPCU - Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter

American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters

AIM - Associate in Management

American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters

AIS - Associate in Insurance Services

American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters

RPLU - Registered Professional Liability Underwriter

Professional Liability underwriting Society

ARM - Associate in Risk Management

The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group

AIC - Associate in Claims

The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group

State of Washington

Awards & Honors

CPCU - Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters·1996
AIM - Associate in Management
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters·1997
AIS - Associate in Insurance Services
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters·1997
RPLU - Registered Professional Liability Underwriter
Professional Liability underwriting Society·2011
ARM - Associate in Risk Management
The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group·2018
AIC - Associate in Claims
The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group·2018

Professional Memberships

American Association of Insurance Management Consultants (AAIMCo)
association· President
Washington Chapter Association of Corporate Counsel
association· President
PNW Chapter of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
association· President Lake Washington Chapter
PNW Chapter of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
association· Board Member
Washington State Bar Association
association
Washington Surplus Lines Association
association
Northwest Chapter of PLUS
association· Board Member
Washington Chapter RIMS
association· Past Board Member

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