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Bill Harris

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Summary

Qualified Claims Representative versed in investigating claims, verifying information and managing settlements. Friendly and upbeat team player with organized and disciplined approach. Offering 35 years of insurance experience. Analytical problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Effective at interviewing claimants and insureds, compiling records and documenting findings. Well-versed in insurance policies, practices and standards.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor Property Claims / Casualty Claims Rep.

Specialty Insurance Agency
05.2007 - Current

2007 - Current

Specialty Insurance Agency - Third Party Administrator for various insurance carriers. I am responsible for resolving commercial property and casualty insurance claims. Also supervised numerous general adjusters and defense counsel in litigation matters I assumed the position of V.P. of Claim Specialty Insurance Agency in 2016 - 2023. I was responsible for managing the claims department, acting on behalf of the company for corporate licensing and individual adjuster licensing and certifications. Also responsible for responding on behalf of the company for any litigation or claims made against the company.

  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.

Commercial Property Insurance Examiner

Sompo Japan Insurance Company
02.2004 - 01.2007

Responsible for resolving commercial property insurance claims. This position also involved the supervision of numerous outside investigators and general adjusters.

Liability Claims Analyst

GAB Robins, Inc.
01.2003 - 02.2004

Responsibilities included the evaluation and resolution of commercial general insurance claims. This was a temporary position.

Liability Claims Analyst

Mark Adjustment Service
06.1999 - 01.2003

My responsibilities included personally conducting field investigations for various insurance companies in the analysis and resolution of commercial general liability claims. This position involved field investigations as well as negotiating and resolving claims.

Liability Claims Analyst

New York State Insurance Department
03.1997 - 06.1999

My responsibilities involved the resolution of commercial property and casualty claims for insolvent insurance carriers, for the State of New York. This was a temporary position.

Liability Claims Representative

Great American Insurance Company
01.1996 - 03.1997

My responsibilities involved investigating and resolution of property and casualty claims. Also involved Homeowner's issues and inland and marine matters.

Liability Claims Representative

Zurich American Insurance Company
04.1993 - 03.1996

My responsibilities involved investigation and resolution of commercial general liability insurance issues fo property and casualty.

Liability Claims Representative

Hertz Claims Management Corp.
06.1991 - 04.1993

I was charged with managing a multi-line desk involving heavy bodily injury claims, with a large pending of claims in litigation. This was a temporary position.

Claims Representative

Selective Insurance Compay
02.1990 - 06.1991

I was charged with managing a personal lines desk involving Homeowners and automobile liability claims. Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.

Field Investigator

Riley & Fleming Adjusters, Inc.
05.1987 - 02.1989

I was charged with investigating property/casualty claims, including obtaining recorded statements and reporting to client insurance carriers.

Crew Chief - Lead-in Fighter Aircraft

United States Air Force
04.1981 - 02.1986

Responsible for maintenance of military aircraft including pre-flight, through flight and post flight. Air craft type included T-38 and F-16.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Kean University
Union, NJ
06.1980

Skills

  • Insurance Regulations
  • Product Knowledge
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Stress Management
  • Managing Litigation in numerous venues throughout the United States

Timeline

Supervisor Property Claims / Casualty Claims Rep.

Specialty Insurance Agency
05.2007 - Current

Commercial Property Insurance Examiner

Sompo Japan Insurance Company
02.2004 - 01.2007

Liability Claims Analyst

GAB Robins, Inc.
01.2003 - 02.2004

Liability Claims Analyst

Mark Adjustment Service
06.1999 - 01.2003

Liability Claims Analyst

New York State Insurance Department
03.1997 - 06.1999

Liability Claims Representative

Great American Insurance Company
01.1996 - 03.1997

Liability Claims Representative

Zurich American Insurance Company
04.1993 - 03.1996

Liability Claims Representative

Hertz Claims Management Corp.
06.1991 - 04.1993

Claims Representative

Selective Insurance Compay
02.1990 - 06.1991

Field Investigator

Riley & Fleming Adjusters, Inc.
05.1987 - 02.1989

Crew Chief - Lead-in Fighter Aircraft

United States Air Force
04.1981 - 02.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Kean University
Bill Harris