Damion Perry
Dallas,GA
Summary
Results-oriented leader with more than 10 combined years of experience in all lines adjusting and litigation. Dedicated Professional with a wealth of diversified knowledge in litigation strategies, management, administrative professionalism, claims processing, quality assurance, risk management, monetary control/recovery, workflow development, and training.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Specialist/Corporate Representative
Bradley Stinson and Associates Inc. (Assigned to Citizens Property Insurance Company)
05.2022 - Current
- Manage 70+ Litigated claims for Citizens Property Insurance Company
- Evaluate the validity of claims and determine if coverage should have been extended based on policy terms prior to litigation ensuing
- Review and analyze claims to determine best defensive strategy
- Analyze data and formulate detailed reports
- Prepare legal documents such as responses, affirmative defenses, motions, affidavits, witness/exhibit list and discovery to be filed with the court's judicial assistant and associated parties
- Approve defensive counsel's legal documents such as responses, affirmative defenses, motions, affidavits, witness/exhibit list and discovery to be filed with the court's judicial assistant and associated parties
- Manage legal correspondence via email, mail or fax
- Prepare and attend depositions, mediation and trial as representative for CPIC
- Manage claim reserves
- Manage payments to defensive counsel, opposing counsel, public adjusters, vendors, contractors and insured
- Manage a calendar diary to make sure court docket deadlines, meetings, reports and Citizens guideline management are done in a timely manner
- Present case updates at 45-day, 90-Day, 120-Day and Trial Preparation Conferences
- Manage daily billing for payroll disbursement
- Negotiate settlements with counsel, insured or other parties involved in litigation process
- Remote
Total Loss Adjuster
Liberty Mutual
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Investigate complex liability auto claims, reviews and evaluates claim based on evidence obtained to determine responsible parties, liability exposure, questions of fraud or other pertinent information for 1st and 3rd parties.
- Handled cases directly with attorneys/public adjusters and provided guidance with authority for litigation filing, modification, damages and repairs.
- Review bodily injury and property damage of presenting parties.
- Interact with policy holders/claimants and notate statements of the accident or incident; also, with other involved parties, attorneys, and paralegals for litigation purposes.
- Take recorded statements as necessary.
- Reviews policy details accurately, ensuring state/federal guidelines are being followed.
- Evaluate settlement alternatives by reviewing regulatory compliance, adjust claims within limits of authority, make decisions based on best practices.
- Subrogate negligent parties for carrier recovery.
- Review, approve and submit all qualifying documents and photos for arbitration.
Complex Claim Specialist
State Farm
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Steward over 120+ claims
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
- Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
- Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
- Prepared summaries of damage, payments and policy coverage.
- Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management.
- Answered questions posed by insured and attorneys.
- Negotiated settlement agreements to resolve disputes.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
- Reviewed and analyzed suspicious and potentially fraudulent insurance claims.
Independent Adjuster
Various IA Firms
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: (Eberl, Renfroe, Pilot, Bin-tech)
- Conducted prompt, thorough and fair investigation by obtaining relevant facts to determine coverage, origin and extent of loss. (Complex Liability, Bodily Injury and Total Loss)
- Affirmed or denied coverage of claims based on facts and policy terms and conditions, developing information necessary to make advance, partial and final payments when appropriate.
- Negotiated settlement of claims of varying complexity and peril, achieving prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claim in cases of policy liability.
- Analyzed information gathered by investigations to report findings and recommendations.
- Partnered with legal counsel on litigation cases once complaint served.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Completed full desk review of loss in auto and property.
- Coordinated Inspection times and dates
- Explained policy coverage and exclusions to insureds or their representatives
- Subrogate negligent parties for carrier recovery
- Completed Recorded Statements
- Reviewed policy for coverage and exclusions
- Processed payments for the loss when applicable
- Presented all settlement candidates and motion for summary judgement candidates to management for approval in defense cost, based on the merits of the claim.
Education
Public Relations
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Acuity Claim Center Citrix Proof Notary Outlook Teams Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Xactimate XactAnalysis ECS ISO Mitchell Guidewire ICS NADA Lexis Nexis Auto Source Accurint iWork Salesforce CoFee SSP Tap Vendors - Copart - IAA - Agero
Certification
- All lines Claim Adjuster License
- STATE FARM AUTO AND PROPERTY
- MITCHELL CERTIFICATION
- TOWER HILL
- TWIA
Timeline
Litigation Specialist/Corporate Representative
Bradley Stinson and Associates Inc. (Assigned to Citizens Property Insurance Company)
05.2022 - Current
Total Loss Adjuster
Liberty Mutual
09.2021 - 05.2022
Complex Claim Specialist
State Farm
03.2020 - 09.2021
Independent Adjuster
Various IA Firms
02.2016 - 03.2020
Public Relations
Norfolk State University
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