KEITH A. BRADY

905 Garden Court

Easton, Pennsylvania 18040

Cell 484-225-3080 

Email kabrady1141@pm.me

VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY Norfolk, VA

Director, Risk Management 9/2015 –6/2018

Sr. Manager Contracts and Insurance 7/2018 to Present

As Director of the Risk Management department, I supervised five direct reports and managed the insurance program for the Virginia Port Authority, Virginia International Terminals, LLC (VIT) and HRCP II, LLC (collectively the “Port”). The Port consists of 5 marine terminals and an Inland Port. During my tenure, the Risk Management department accomplished the following:

• Established the port's Enterprise Risk Management Program
• Managed the Port's insurance portfolio with an annual budget of approx. $17 Million Dollars
• Managed simultaneously two OCIP insurance programs for two different marine terminal construction projects with a combined budget of $700 Million Dollars
• Supervised and contributed to creation of the port's claims manual
• Purchased, supervised the installation and implementation of a new claims management system.
• Oversaw the transition of the port's worker's compensation program from another department into the risk management department. Further, participated in the selection of a new third-party administrator to handle the port's state and federal worker's compensation claims. Within 18 months of taking control over the worker's compensation program we decreased the average cost per claim from $220,000 to $20,000

On July 1, 2018, the Risk Management and Contract departments underwent a reorganization, which resulted in the elimination of my former position. After reorganization, I transitioned into a role that focuses on contracts. In this new role, I’ve drafted contracts concerning two terminal construction projects, railroad agreements with CSX and Norfolk Southern, drayage, intermodal chassis agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, SaaS, ship line and barge service agreements, stevedoring agreements and terminal leases involving containerized and break bulk cargo. Further, I supervised VPA and VIT contract managers and assist the Authority’s General Counsel in various legal matters including EEOC litigation management. 

Walters Nixon Group Cranford, New Jersey

Maritime investigator 2014-2015

I was tasked with investigating and adjusting marine and transportation-related bodily injury claims nationwide, including accidents on marine terminals and vessels. Drafted hundreds of reports to insurance adjusters concerning results of my investigation and suggested courses of action to best protect their assureds. In addition, I managed Jones Act seaman bodily injury claims and ensured proper payment of ‘Maintenance’ and ‘Cure’ obligations on behalf of the seaman’s employer.

RUBIN, FIORELLA & FRIEDMAN LLP New York, New York

Senior Associate 2005-2008—2011-2014

Responsible for the defense of shipowners, marine terminals, tugboat operators and recreational boaters in high exposure maritime casualties involving bodily injury, death, property damage, and environmental claims in state and federal courts nationwide.  An important part of my duties at the beginning of a case is to develop aggressive defense strategies with guidance from clients and insurance carriers while ever mindful litigation budget parameters. Supervised and trained less experienced attorneys, paralegals and interns concerning drafting pleadings, discovery demands, motion practice and procedure, depositions and trials. 

TRAVELERS INSURANCE: Hartford, Connecticut

Director Major Case-Liability 2008-2011

Boat & Yacht

Developed strategies to resolve high exposure personal injury and property damage claims short of litigation. Successfully executed the department’s ‘face to face’ initiative and reduced the percentage of claims in litigation from 62% to 11% in three years. Conducted seminars for claims professionals and staff counsel to educate them concerning the unique nature of maritime claims and litigation and how to effectively negotiate claims involving personal injuries, ‘maintenance’ and ‘cure’ and maritime salvage.  I managed outside counsel and staff counsel to develop cost-effective litigation strategies which placed the insured in the best position to succeed.  Identified and resolved insurance coverage issues and participated in settlement conferences, mediation, arbitrations and trials.

LAW OFFICES OF JOHN C. LANE WYCKOFF, NEW JERSEY

Senior Associate 2004-2005

Practice focused on the defense of interstate motor carriers involved in accidents resulting in personal injury, death and property damage in New Jersey.  

GERAGHTY LAW FIRM HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY

Partner 2001-2003

The firm selected me to be its managing attorney, this meant that I was responsible for the operation of the firm while maintaining a full-case load. The firm’s practice focused on defense of shipowners, dredging companies, intermodal chassis, trucking companies, cruise ship operators, ferries and marine terminal operators against lawsuits for personal injury, property damage, and cargo claims in state and federal courts in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

KIRLIN, CAMPBELL & KEATING NEW YORK, NEW YORK Associate Attorney 1998-2001

Nationwide maritime personal injury, property damage and cargo defense practice. The firms focused on defense of container ship shipowners, barge owners, ferry operators, tugboat owners, marine terminals operators and the American Bureau of Shipping in state and federal courts.

 Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky Fitzgerald & Theis MANSFIELD, OHIO

Associate Attorney 1992-1994

General practice which included commercial/transactional and real estate work.