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Brian Wade
Sedgwick
Sewell,NJ
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Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
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Desired Job Title
National Salvage Coordinator / Claims Reduction SpecialistSalvage SpecialistUnderwriting AnalystConsultant
Work Type
Full TimeGig WorkConsulting
Location Preference
Remote
1
Language
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Strategic Salvage and Claims Operations Leader with 18 years of experience in project coordination and vendor management. Expertise in training teams, navigating complex insurance losses, and developing innovative auction strategies. Demonstrated ability to minimize market loss and respond effectively to catastrophic events.
Work History
National Salvage Coordinator / Claims Reduction Specialist
3 Years 7 Months- Spearheaded forward-thinking coordination of nationwide salvage efforts among cross-functional claims adjusters, salvage specialists, and customers to minimize market losses.
- Coached high-performing team of 2, enhancing skills and adapting workflow to align with evolving industry protocols.
- Reduced corporate exposure by $66+ million overall; consistently generated $8+ million in yearly savings.
- Minimized Hurricane Sandy exposure by $1 million via tactical salvage recovery.
- Executed complex auctions for high-value categories, optimizing processes for industrial equipment, commodities, and fine jewelry.
- Facilitated complex auctions across high-value categories including industrial equipment, commodities, and fine jewelry.
- Elevated jewelry auction profitability by 15–20% through introduction of GIA verification processes.
- Managed and coached a high-performing team of 2 members, guiding their growth and adapting team workflow to evolving industry protocols.
- Orchestrated auction for $1M ruby and $1M diamond, elevating ruby bid from $65K to $900K through strategic valuation and bidding.
14 Years
- Remote
Education
Master of Business Administration - Global Management
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Broadcasting
Associate Degree - Accounting
Skills
Claims reduction
Auction management
Asset recovery
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Auction Strategy
Risk mitigation
Accomplishments
As of July 2026 reduced carrier loss exposure by $7.4 million
Certification
- Associates in Commercial Underwriting – The Institutes
- CPCU – The Institutes
- Texas All Lines Adjuster License – The Adjuster School, TX
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Gardening
Cooking
Exploring famous landmarks
historical sites
and cultural attractions in a new destination.
DIY and Home Improvement
Historical Exploration
Growing herbs
vegetables
or fruits in home gardens.
Gym Workouts
Strategy Games
I like trying new recipes and food trends.
Timeline
National Salvage Coordinator / Claims Reduction Specialist
Sedgwick
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
American International Group (AIG)
01.2009 - 01.2023Read More
Camden County College
Associate Degree from Accounting
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Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications/Broadcasting
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University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration from Global Management
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