Steven H. Puck - CLU, ChFC
Senior Consultant - BCCP
US West Coast Division

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Significant achievements and in-depth experience as corporate Compliance/Legal Officer.
  • Broad legal and compliance insurance experience on a national basis.
  • As a temporary assignment during tenure at Central Reserve Life Insurance Co, for a newly acquired and distressed insurance company, succeeded in:
    • stabilizing and managing operations;
    • creating a new management team;
    • leading the preparation and implementation of a corporate recovery plan; and
    • consolidating locations.
    During tenure at Pioneer Financial Services, created the company's first managed care products and programs, as well as marketing plans and provider networks in 20 states. As a result, insured lives product increased by over 200%.

  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    BEKKER COMPLIANCE CONSULTING PARTNERS, LLC
    Independent Consultant
    2009 – Present

    Steve is an independent Senior Consultant under contract with Bekker Compliance Consulting Partners, LLC (BCCP). He provides specialized consulting and education/training services, in his areas of expertise described below, to BCCP’s financial services clientele.

    LPL INSURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC., San Diego, CA
    Vice-President-Compliance
    2006-present

    Accountable for all compliance matters of this Broker General Agent which included contract negotiation and maintenance, implementation of anti-fraud practices and management of anti-money laundering policies. Additionally reviewed for approved certain specialized insurance programs such as BOLI sales. Further expanded and managed the life settlement and structured settlement programs for LPL Financial’s 12,000 independent financial advisors.

    CENTRAL RESERVE LIFE INSURANCE CO., Cleveland, OH
    Vice-President-Legal/Compliance
    1992-2006

    Responsible for all Compliance/Legal matters, including review, determination and communication of legislative/regulatory impact, working with individuals/departments at all levels, timely addressing wide variety of projects and deadlines, management of market conduct exams and revising corporate structure to address needs and requirements. Temporary Assignment: In a newly acquired and distressed insurance company, I stabilized operations, created a new management team; lead the preparation and implementation of a corporate recovery plan and managed operations and consolidated locations.

    PIONEER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Rockford, IL
    Vice President
    1989-1992

    Responsible for all legal/compliance issues affecting this publically traded national parent/multiple insurance subsidiary system. Additionally accountable for regulatory relations, staff management, clear communications to all levels of staff an review of compliance audits and compliance system functioning Additional Assignment: Created Company’s first managed care products and programs as well as marketing plans and provider networks in 20 states. Insured lives increased by 200%+ as a result.

    ITT LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN
    Vice President
    1982-1989

    Responsible for all Compliance/Legal matters of this subsidy of ITT and the Hartford Insurance Company. Effectively functioned at multiple-level relations and reporting responsibilities. Activities include legislative and regulatory review and reporting, product filings, staff management, contract negotiation, as well as diverse projects and assignments.

    NORTH CENTRAL COMPANIES, St. Paul, MN
    Vice President
    1979-1982

    Responsible for all compliance/legal matters pertaining to the parent, the insurance company subsidiary and the compliance by all departments including legislative and regulatory review, distribution of policies and required changes as well as advising all departments as issues arose.

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS

  • State Bar Association Member
  • Appointed by governor to Chairman oh Ohio Certificate of Need Review Board
  • Chartered Life Underwriter
  • Chartered Financial Consultant

    • EDUCATION

  • J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, MN
  • B.A. Business Administration, St. Cloud University, St. Cloud, MN