Deborah Bjes
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Member of CLM Since: 2010
Nominated By Caryn Siebert
CLM Committees
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CLM Contributions
- Speaker - 2018 CLM Midwest Conference
- Speaker - 2019 CLM Cyber, Management and Professional Liability Conference
- Speaker - 2021 CLM Focus: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Management Liability, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Transportation, Claims & Litigation Management
- Speaker - 2022 CLM Greater Chicago Chapter Education & Networking Event - 8/18
Articles
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Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Claims Management
- Product Liability
- Transportation
- Religious & Non-Profit
- Cyber Liability
Biography
Deborah Bjes is the dedicated operations and risk management leader for the small to mid-sized law firm lawyer's professional liability group with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Deborah manages and provides risk management resources to insureds that include a quarterly newsletter, articles and bulletins, and holds responsibility for a risk management website. She is also available for general risk management guidance. Deborah also provides on-site seminars for insured law firms, state bar organizations and industry conferences. Deborah is a licensed attorney who, prior to commencing her insurance career, was a partner at a mid-sized insurance defense Chicago law firm where she first chaired jury trials to verdict and handled a case load that consisted of broad areas of practice including professional negligence, product liability, construction, civil rights, and catastrophic injury.
Prior to joining Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Deborah worked in the professional liability claims department of a major carrier specializing in attorney, accountant and medical claims, both as a claims expert and as a manager. She has extensive experience handling professional liability claims and managing litigation. Deborah has also served as a customer service specialist and has facilitated seminars focused on enhancing listening and communication skills. Deborah is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she received her J.D. cum laude.
Education
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Admissions/Licenses
- Bar Admissions: IL
- Licensed Adjuster: FL, TX