United Risk Partners, LLC

Craig Lawrence brings a unique set of skills and experience to United Risk Partners’ clients. Having served as a Corporate Security Director for a national manufacturer, his responsibilities encompassed the creation of a corporate security department, including the design and implementation of access control, CCTV and intrusion detection systems, comprehensive security policies and procedures, as well as the hiring, development and training of a multi-site, 3 shift guard force.

Prior to joining United Risk Partners, Mr. Lawrence was the Vice President of a security consulting and investigations firm. He has handled large-scale criminal, civil and corporate investigations, and provided investigative services for clients such as Motorola, AT&T, Pepsi-Cola and the Illinois Police Reserves. He has also successfully conducted numerous identity theft investigations, and recently provided consulting services and commentary for CNBC and CNN on investigative reports concerning the subject.

As an industry expert on risk management and corporate security issues, Mr. Lawrence’s commentaries and published articles have been featured in various publications, including The Chicago Tribune, The Daily Herald, The Illinois Manufacturer Magazine, and Surgicenter Magazine. He has also appeared on various radio and television programs including the WGN Morning News and “Viewpoints” nationally syndicated radio show.

Mr. Lawrence earned his B.S. degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Security Management from Loyola University
Chicago. He serves as the Chairman of the Illinois North Shore chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (A.S.I.S.), and has been a speaker at the A.S.I.S. national conference on Emerging Trends in Security Practice and Technology. It was during this conference that Mr. Lawrence unveiled United Risk Partners’ innovative “Organic Security” concept.

Mr. Lawrence is a licensed Private Detective, a board Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a state-certified Private Security & Detective Instructor, as well as a nationally certified law enforcement firearms instructor and Tactical Operations Specialist. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Lawrence has coordinated investigative and security assignments in many Latin American countries, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Colombia.