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Meet our GB Specialty Healthcare team

With decades of experience as defense attorneys, insurance claims executives, registered nurses, and certified healthcare risk managers, our team works as an extension of yours — to deliver real results without any surprises. Find out more about each of our GB Specialty Healthcare experts below.

Rob Blasio

Managing Director - GB Specialty

 

Prior to being Managing Director of GB Specialty, Rob founded Western Litigation (WL) in 1994 and was responsible for strategically growing the company into an industry leader in the management of claims and risk in the professional liability insurance industry. Prior to founding WL, Rob was engaged in private legal practice in Chicago for eight years, where he specialized in the defense of physicians and hospitals in professional negligence matters and in the defense of insurers in insurance coverage disputes.

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Bill Bower

Healthcare Vertical Leader

 

Bill has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with formal qualifications as a defense attorney and time spent as a Chief Risk Officer for a top 10 academic medical center. In this role, Bill was responsible for leading claim operations, clinical risk management, corporate insurance and key system-wide initiatives. He has built a reputation for excellence and integrity and is able to draw upon his diverse knowledge and experience to provide advice and solutions that drive real change for healthcare carriers' and organizations' claims management.

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Gary Leonard

Executive Vice President
Director of Account Management

 

Gary has worked across the healthcare industry in claims management for more than two decades, and brings creative and out-of-the-box thinking to ensure each client's expectations are not only met — but exceeded. His strong focus on collaboration helps GB Specialty and our healthcare clients identify what truly matters to them, what is able to be changed, and what results will be achieved.

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Pamela Popp

Executive Vice President - Chief Risk Officer

 

Pamela has over 35 years of experience managing claims and risk management programs for large carriers, hospital systems, and physician practices across the United States, including a top ranking academic health center. Her extensive experience, combined with industry leadership roles, a law degree and multiple certifications, equip her with unique strategic insights into industry trends and solutions. Pamela is a frequent speaker and author on claims and risk management topics and serves as faculty for both the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) and the Institute for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE).

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Discover how we exceed expectations

 

Our proactive management of litigation, claims and risk management processes are why our results and team stand apart in the market. We more than manage your claims, we take expert control from start to finish — advising you on the best next steps in and out of the courtroom.

Our multi-disciplinary approach capitalizes on state-of-the-art technology and deep experience in law and insurance. GB Healthcare has developed a proprietary RMIS platform called Genesis, which is used by our professionals to manage claims and used by our clients to obtain full visibility of their losses. Access a full overview of our capabilities by completing the form.