ANTONIO DEAS
Independent Claims Adjuster / Public Site Inspector
Florence,SC
Summary
Experienced Claims Adjuster with over 25 years of experience in Insurance Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Summary
Knowledgeable Claims Investigator specializing in auto and property inspections. Trained in local, state and federal fraud statutes with a high level of integrity. Organized and detail-oriented Investigator dedicated to improving efficiency, productivity and profitability through continuous process improvement. Analytical thinker skilled at developing innovative solutions to complex problems. Motivated Claims Adjuster specializing in personal, property and casualty loss and damages. Negotiates peaceful resolutions of all claims with emphasis on fairness and thoroughness. Trustworthy and dependable.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Insurance Adjuster
Palmetto State Insurence LLC
Florence, SC
07.2016 - Current
- Established productive working relationships with public officials and law enforcement officers
- Reported to management on customer problems, field conditions, safety issues and policy problems
- Drafted investigative reports covering all phases of the investigation in each case
- Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage
- Followed up on potentially fraudulent claims initiated by claims representatives.
- Monitored hundred's of-clients caseload for each quarter.
Detention Specialist
City of Newport News
Newport News, VA
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Established and implemented effective administrative programs and procedures
- Used logic and reasoning to understand, analyze and evaluate situations an exercise good judgement to make appropriate decisions
- Communicated ideas and proposals effectively to diverse audiences.
Agency Owner
Palmetto State Insurance LLC
Florence, SC
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Developed prospects and made sales of all companies' products through development of local agency business
- Examined applications for selection, rating, and evaluation of risks, and made decisions regarding acceptability of coverage for various lines of insurance
- Supervised activities of agency staff to include trainings
- Evaluated risk and educated clients internally and externally
- Inspected facilities, home and autos to determine risks.
- Developed promotional plans and customer acquisition strategies and realized 30% jump in new business
Sales Agent
Farm Bureau Insurance
Florence, South Carolina
11.2001 - 06.2009
- Met with prospective customers and business owners in their homes, businesses and other settings
- Analyzed sales volume, retention and loss ratio trends to identify areas for improvement
- Closed an average of 15 new sales per week.
Sales Consultant
Havertys Furniture
Florence, South Carolina
05.1997 - 11.2001
- Reinforced customer selections and helped them complete their rooms
- Maintained knowledge of a broad range of furniture styles and products
- Provided design advise to customer in order to help build the sale and increase your average ticket.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Physical Science
Francis Marion University
01.1990
Skills
- Accident scene investigations
- Subrogation expert
- Legal proceedings knowledge
- Valuation knowledge
- Hail and wind damage specialist
- Underwriting knowledge
- Interior water damage background
- CCC Pathways
- Familiar with fraud statutes
- Personal, casualty and property loss
- Automobile claims specialist
Additional Information
- South Carolina Claims Adjuster License. Florida Non- Residence License.
Timeline
Independent Insurance Adjuster
Palmetto State Insurence LLC
07.2016 - Current
Detention Specialist
City of Newport News
11.2014 - 12.2015
Agency Owner
Palmetto State Insurance LLC
06.2009 - 10.2014
Sales Agent
Farm Bureau Insurance
11.2001 - 06.2009
Sales Consultant
Havertys Furniture
05.1997 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Physical Science
Francis Marion University