Curriculum Vitae

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Robert W. Murphy

2008-Present

Principal,  First Murchadhian Strategic Consultancy

Tampa Bay area based consulting firm  emphasizing global strategic planning, longer term corporate and personal financial planning, and general management consulting. Strategic partnerships with legal and securities resources. Web domain: "1MSC.com"

2005-Present

Managing Member, Gulf Benefits Consulting Group, LLC

Formed this LLC mid-year 2005 to establish a new product and market niche. GBCG, LLC stresses non-benefit related financial planning services for senior business executives. 

1996-Present

President/CEO, Boca Benefits Consulting Group, Inc.

In addition to traditional benefit plan consulting, developed and guided market entry of a new insurance product and related reinsurance for major client. Conducted all business planning and insurance product development functions for new company wholly owned by client.  Acting chief operating officer during company development.  Also assisted an offshore medical school in a plan for development of an offshore captive reinsurance company.  Completed a comprehensive business plan, identified an offshore insurance manager and assisted in the selection of an audit firm.

Participated in Harvard University ’s “Skills for the New World of Health Care” course in March 2004 in conjunction with health care leaders from throughout the U.S. , as well as with many international attendees.

1990-1995

Benefits Consultant, AJG & Co., Boca Raton , FL

Responsible for production of new consulting and brokerage services for large accounts. Primary clients accounted for $25 million in premiums.  Responsible for numerous corporate and public sector clients including publicly traded corporations,  mid-growth private sector companies, a large multi-state holding company, several Florida cities, a public sector consortium of employers, a start-up managed care venture associated with a nationally recognized medical organization,  and a Catholic archdiocese.

1986-1990

[Equitable Insurance Co. and Hospital Corp. of America joint venture]

Operated sales and service organization for entire state of Florida. Responsible for the integration of an acquired stand-alone HMO company with new parent operations and products. Integrated numerous duplicated facilities, staff and products. Member of management team which successfully completed company operational turnaround resulting in a substantial gain to joint venture partners upon acquisition by CIGNA in 1989-1990.

1990

Project Ocean Search - The Cousteau Society

Participated as a diver/photographer in the development of an underwater "eco-video" produced for use by students and tourists in the Fiji Islands. Sponsored by the government of Fiji and coordinated by The Cousteau Society.

1985-1986

Managed Care Consultant, Prudential Ins. Co. of America

Reviewed nationwide HMO operations.  Conducted feasibility studies in multiple cities leading to the development in South Florida of Prudential's first ground up "point-of-service" product integrating traditional group insurance with a stand alone HMO company.  Introduced new product to a major airline in 1985 as means of saving several million dollars per year on more than 10,000 covered employees. Assisted  airline management with plan transition for union members.  

1981-1984

Responsible for sales and service of traditional group insurance products for entire state of Tennessee and portions of six south central states. Approximately 50 active clients. Placed several large employee groups (Service Merchandise, United Press International) and supported other Fortune 500 level accounts as local team member assigned to National Accounts ( Federal Express, Schering-Plough, Tennessee Eastman).

1980-1981

Home Office Group Insurance Underwriter, Prudential Ins. Co.

Responsible for proposal, change and renewal underwriting for traditional products for groups in excess of 50 employees. Largest group assigned 5,000 employees.

Production / Inventory Control Manager

Responsible for purchasing $15 million of raw material and components for an 800 employee commercial fishing vessel manufacturer in St. Augustine, Florida. Annual revenue of approximately $50 million on 200 launched vessels per year.

BOARD

PARTICIPATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Harvard University (Harvard Medical School , JFK School of Government)     

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS:

Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), 2006

Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC), 2004

Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), 2004

Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), 1983 

MILITARY:

Lieutenant , U.S. Navy 1973 -1977

Honorable Discharge.  Top Secret / Sensitive Intelligence security clearance.  Assigned to electronic warfare, anti-submarine warfare, nuclear weapons and intelligence posts. Numerous deployments to Mid-east, Africa , South America , Northern Europe and Mediterranean area.

NROTC Midshipman 1969 - 1973

Assignments in Arctic Ocean , Northern Europe and Viet Nam

SCUBA diving (Certified Instructor, Rescue Diver, Divemaster)

Underwater photography

Snow skiing

Kayaking