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BRIANNA N. TAYLOR

Summary

Experienced insurance professional with 5-year career assessing properties, determining liabilities and negotiating settlements. Detail-oriented, observant and knowledgeable with excellent interpersonal and documentation skills. Efficiently handle high claim volumes with accuracy and care. Actively seeking a remote adjuster position.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boat, Commercial, Farm & Ranch Adjuster

State Farm
Tempe, AZ
04.2023 - Current
  • Detailed knowledge on Boat, Commercial, Farm & Ranch policies with an emphasis on Condo Unit Owner and Business polices.
  • Maintained knowledge of policies and procedures and insurance coverage benefit levels, eligibility systems and verification processes.
  • Facilitated communication between insureds, providers, attorneys, adjusters, employers, and other parties involved in a claim.
  • Maintained detailed records of all claim activities including notes about conversations with claimants or representatives.
  • Managed claims in California and Washington State mainly. Able to abide by state required jurisdictions such as working claims in a primary state.
  • Advised management on potential changes needed in policies or procedures based on findings from investigations.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to resolve issues related to claims processing.
  • Examined claims, records and procedures to grant approval of coverage.

Progressive Home-ASI Property Adjuster

The Best Claims
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • As an independent adjuster working remotely for ASI, software like Xactimate, Xactanalysis and Claim Xperience were used to handled the Hurricane Ian claims.
  • Conducted secondary evaluations of original investigations documentation and reports to facilitate smooth resolutions.
  • Drafted statement of loss to summarize damages, payments and underlying policy coverage.
  • Explained loss coverage, assisted policyholders with itemizing damages and coordinated alternative living arrangements.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by communicating information and actively listening to concerns.
  • Sent litigation documentation to law firms for attorney handled claims within required timeframe.

State Farm Property Adjuster

Eberls Claim Service
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • During this remote deployment, State Farm required the use of Xactimate and Claim Xperience for virtual desk adjusters.
  • Reviewed policies to determine appropriate levels of coverage and assist with approval or denial decisions.
  • Explained loss coverage, assisted policyholders with itemizing damages and coordinated alternative living arrangements.
  • Investigated properties, classified damages and created estimates outlining repair costs.
  • Coordinated emergency repair, cleaning companies and contractors to optimize customer claim handling.
  • Reduced loss ratios through fair and prompt processing of claims as a file reviewer.

State Farm Initial Loss Reporting - FIRE

Eberls Claim Service
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Attention to detail was required while working in the ILR department. This position focused on assisting State Farm customers with filing a new claim. As many details as possible were essential in providing an accurate first notice of loss to the adjuster.
  • Served as subject matter expert for non-standard coverage questions, property damage and collision.
  • Assisted claimants, providers and clients with problems or questions regarding claims.
  • Assisted new policyholders with processing claims.
  • Prepared and reviewed insurance-claim forms and related documents for completeness.
  • Provided quality customer service to assigned, insured and claimants throughout claims process to deliver timely service to customers.

Education

BBA - Marketing

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
08.2015

Skills

  • State Farm Claims System
  • Progressive/ASI Claims System
  • Xactimate
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Legal Documentation and Reporting
  • Claim Xperience
  • Claims Evaluation
  • Property Damage Assessment
  • Microsoft Office Proficient

Certification

Xactimate 28 Certification

State Farm Auto, Fire and Property Certifications

Additional Information

  • Texas Designated Home State, License# 3031714
  • Florida All-Lines Adjuster, License# W683297
  • Georgia Property & Casualty Adjuster, License# 3382013

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Boat, Commercial, Farm & Ranch Adjuster

State Farm
04.2023 - Current

Progressive Home-ASI Property Adjuster

The Best Claims
10.2022 - 12.2022

State Farm Property Adjuster

Eberls Claim Service
08.2020 - 12.2020

State Farm Initial Loss Reporting - FIRE

Eberls Claim Service
02.2019 - 04.2019

BBA - Marketing

Sam Houston State University
BRIANNA N. TAYLOR