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Brant Smith

Post Falls,United States

Summary

Insurance Adjuster with background in construction, real estate, and financial services. Strong work history in business management, sales, and customer relations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Claims Adjuster

Self-Employed
Post Falls, ID
07.2022 - Current
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.
  • Analyzed reports, conducted research, and verified data to effectively negotiate and resolve claims.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Engaged with claimants, attorneys, witnesses and other involved parties during the claims process.

General Contractor - Owner

Brookfield Construction, LLC
Prescott, AZ
09.2002 - 07.2022
  • Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Managed customer relationships and expectations.
  • Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
  • Oversaw and coordinated construction for expansion of commercial and residential buildings.
  • Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Planned, budgeted and directed numerous construction projects each year.

Financial Advisor

Thrivent Financial
Prescott, AZ
09.2007 - 07.2013
  • Interviewed clients to determine income, expenses, financial objectives and risk tolerance in order to develop successful financial plans.
  • Consulted with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goal.
  • Advised on investment portfolios with 401k, pension and tax-sheltered annuity products.
  • Analyzed wills, insurance policies and investment portfolios.
  • Developed and expanded financial planning relationships with customers.

Education

Independent Adjuster Certification - Adjuster Pro
Licensed In ID, WA, MT, OR, FL, & TX
07.2022

Insurance License - Health, Life, Series 7 and 66
10.2007

Licensed Realtor in AZ, ID, and WA
09.1998

Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
05.1991

Skills

  • Construction Operations Oversight
  • Commercial/Residential Construction
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Service Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Scheduling
  • Damage Assessment
  • Claims investigations

Certification

  • Adjuster License in Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Florida, and Texas
  • Independent Adjuster Certification through Adjuster Pro
  • State Farm and USAA Certifications
  • Xactimate Level 1 and 2 Certifications
  • HAAG Certification
  • CA Earthquake Certification

Timeline

Independent Claims Adjuster

Self-Employed
07.2022 - Current

Financial Advisor

Thrivent Financial
09.2007 - 07.2013

General Contractor - Owner

Brookfield Construction, LLC
09.2002 - 07.2022

Independent Adjuster Certification - Adjuster Pro

Insurance License - Health, Life, Series 7 and 66

Licensed Realtor in AZ, ID, and WA

Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Brant Smith