Brady Peterson
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced Liability Claims Adjuster specializing in managing litigation claims. Expertise includes coverage interpretation, liability assessment, and comprehensive investigations. Skilled in settlement negotiations and evaluating high-exposure matters, consistently resolving complex claims and minimizing company risk while fostering positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Litigation Consultant
Sedgwick
02.2025 - Current
- Applies litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation, and direction of claim and litigation strategy.
- Managed high-end cases involving serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios, ensuring thorough litigation strategy.
- Attended depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials, and all other legal proceedings.
- Responds to decisions, agreements, and/or court orders; creates an action plan; determines the need for examination; gains client authorization.
- Evaluated cases for potential settlements and redemptions.
- Verified nature and extent of injury or property damage by obtaining and reviewing records and documentation to support claims.
- Utilizes a diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely. At required time intervals, evaluate liability and damages exposure.
- Monitored local counsel's performance and tracked legal expenses to ensure cost-effective resolutions.
- Identifies subrogation opportunities, and manages the process.
- Attends and/or presents at roundtables and client meetings.
Claims Examiner
Sedgwick
Minneapolis, MN
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed mid- to high-level commercial general liability claims for clients, ensuring timely adjudication within service expectations and adherence to industry best practices.
- Determine the extent of liability based on thorough reviews of incident reports, medical records, and other necessary documentation.
- Negotiated claim settlements, achieving favorable outcomes within designated authority.
- Coordinate with local counsel and the client on complex or contested cases.
- Presented case updates and strategies to clients in weekly roundtable meetings, fostering transparent communication and collaboration.
Claims Adjuster
Sedgwick
Minneapolis, MN
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive claim investigations, analyzing medical records and witness statements to assess validity and liability within strict timelines.
- Negotiated claim settlements within designated authority.
- Managed mid-level injury and property damage claims.
- Attend and/or present at client roundtables, as needed.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Finlandia University
Hancock, MISkills
- Negotiation and customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Medical terminology
- Litigation process knowledge
- Independent decision-making
Certification
Licensed Property and Casualty Adjuster
Timeline
Litigation Consultant
Sedgwick
02.2025 - Current
Claims Examiner
Sedgwick
07.2022 - 01.2025
Claims Adjuster
Sedgwick
08.2019 - 07.2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Finlandia University