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David Deiss

Cleveland,OH

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Motivated professional specializing in property and casualty loss and damages. Negotiates peaceful resolutions of all claims with emphasis on fairness and thoroughness. Trustworthy and dependable.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Subrogation Specialist

Progressive Casualty Insurance
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Contact outside parties to collect or appropriately pay subrogation demands.
  • Negotiates final settlements.
  • Manages inventory
  • Resolves medical, liability, and property damage claims.
  • Gathers pertinent facts that support Progressive's argument and/or that refute the adverse party's argument.
  • Provides accurate account either verbally or in written format in Arbitration Forums.
  • Reviews and verifies validity of arbitration decisions. Challenges if necessary.
  • Evaluates claims for final course of action based on facts of loss and collectability.
  • Collects back and pays deductibles and out of pocket expenses.
  • Takes inbound calls to assist with file resolution.

Subrogation Specialist

Ditchey Geiger Law Office
12.2012 - 09.2019
  • Review insurance and claim documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
  • Perform administrative duties by verifying documentation, researching facts, and contacting other parties involved to determine fault percentages and minimize potential losses.
  • Conducted full claim investigations and reported updates and legal actions.
  • Negotiated with other involved parties to arrange settlements for maximum results.
  • Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
  • Conducted risk evaluations on claims settlement proposals to encourage sound decision-making regarding settlement offers.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents utilizing knowledge of relevant cases to minimize incurred liability.
  • Collaborated with legal counsel to make organizational claims decisions aligning with governing laws.
  • Utilized appropriate cost containment techniques to reduce overall claim costs.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and reported findings and recommendations.
  • Directed claims negotiations within allowable limit of $100,000.00 and supported successful litigations for advanced issues.
  • Collected evidence to support contested claims in court.

Education

B.S. In Accounting/Associates In Business -

David N. Myers College
Wickliffe, OH
06.1996

Skills

  • Settlement Determinations
  • Coverage Assessments
  • Documentation Review
  • Compliance Management
  • Highly motivated and competitive
  • Able to multitask
  • Accident Investigations
  • Claims
  • Settlement Negotiations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Casualty and Property Loss
  • Decision-Making
  • Claims Evaluation
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Liability Determination
  • Property Damage Assessment
  • Claim Form Analysis
  • Computer Skills
  • Claims Investigation
  • Litigation Support
  • Legal Proceedings Knowledge
  • Investigation Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Litigation Management

Timeline

Subrogation Specialist

Progressive Casualty Insurance
02.2020 - 08.2023

Subrogation Specialist

Ditchey Geiger Law Office
12.2012 - 09.2019

B.S. In Accounting/Associates In Business -

David N. Myers College
David Deiss