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Denicce Coleman

Southaven,United States

Summary

Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster offering 4+ years. Property Loss Assessment documentation working directly with Public Adjusters, Contractors, Agents, and Insureds from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Instilling trust and confidence during a stressful, challenging life event is my primary focus – Customer Service Specialist using "Best Claims Practice" of effective communication. Insurance Adjuster skilled in investigating and analyzing liability concerning personal, casualty or property loss. Proven history of leveraging excellent negotiation skills to facilitate settlements. Excellent communication skills demonstrated through 7 years of experience interviewing specialists, witnesses and claimants to compile information.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Property Desk Adjuster

Crawford Catastrophe Company
11.2022 - 10.2024

· Policy Review – State Specific Statues, Carrier Specific Endorsement and Exclusions, Special Limits/Sub-limits and deductibles and recoverable and non-recoverable depreciation.

· Investigated origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel.

· Worked with on-site inspection vendors when needed, set appointments, evaluated damages and handled claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, and public adjusters.

· Estimate Review - checked for completeness, accuracy and compliance on estimates from GC vendors ranging from $0.00 - $75,000, and compensated insureds off approved estimates.

· Responded to insured inquiries via phone and email, provided all parties with claim process and status; answered questions or redirected to other areas, made appropriate decisions and closed files.

· Worked exclusively in XactAnalysis to correspond with vendor contractors.

· ALE – reviewed receipts and compensated/reimbursed insureds for expenses such as food, groceries, laundry, gas for travel, and lodging, worked with housing vendors to set up hotel and temp housing accommodations for the insured.

  • Reduced claim cycle time through effective communication with policyholders, keeping them informed throughout the entire process.
  • Utilized advanced software tools for data collection and organization in order to expedite claim processing times.
  • Assisted clients in understanding complex insurance terms and coverage options, effectively addressing their concerns and guiding them through the claims process.

Property Claims Adjuster

Best Claims
04.2021 - 10.2022

· Policy Review – State Specific Statues, Carrier Specific Endorsement and exclusions, Special Limits/Sub-limits and deductibles and recoverable and non-recoverable depreciation.

· Investigated origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel.

· Worked with on-site inspection vendors when needed, set appointments, evaluated damages and handled claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, and public adjusters.

· Estimate Review - checked for completeness, accuracy and compliance on estimates from GC vendors ranging from $0.00 - $75,000, and compensated insureds off approved estimates.

· Responded to insured inquiries via phone and email, provided all parties with claim process and status; answered questions or redirected to other areas, made appropriate decisions and closed file.

· Worked exclusively in XactAnalysis to correspond with vendor contractors.

· ALE – reviewed receipts and compensated/reimbursed insureds for expenses such as food, groceries, laundry, gas for travel, and lodging, worked with housing vendors to set up hotel and temp housing accommodations for the insured.

  • Prepared reports of findings of investigations.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations and company guidelines through diligent adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Continuously improved industry knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends and changes within the insurance field.

Claim Adjuster

Pilot Catastrophe Services
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • File Reviewer , review property claims and assess loss damages through photos, tech reports and
    comparative estimates on express claims
    • Write estimates in Xactimate on water backup claims, lightning strike claims, personal property claims,
    roof claims and ac unit claims.
    • Write mold estimates and sketch rooms for the estimate in Xactimate
    • Write estimates on interior damages and sketch rooms in Xactimate.
    • Make coverage determination decisions after reading and reviewing policies and policy endorsements.
    • Issue payments to insureds.
    • Mail out estimates to insureds.
    • Multitasking 30-50 claims for the month and closing them.
    • Writing supplemental estimates on prior claims, if new covered damage is determined after contractor
    starts work on property.
    • Reviewing contractor estimates, and documentations.
    • Communicating with contractors on a day to day basis.
    • Send emails to the insureds and to the insured’s contractors.
    • Set up Additional living expense for insureds.
    • Set up inspections for outside adjusters to go visit insured property and assess damages on large
    claims.
    • Communicated with agents on denial claims.
  • Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns, and answering questions promptly.

Claims Adjuster

Tower Hill
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • • Claim examiner and file review. Investigate property claims, theft claims and assess loss damages
    through photos, tech reports and police reports..
    • Write estimates in Symbility on water backup claims, lightning strike claims, personal property claims,
    theft and service line claims.
    • Write estimates on interior damages and sketch rooms in Symbility and PLNR.
    • Make coverage determination decisions after reading and reviewing policies and policy endorsements.
    • Issue payments to insureds.
    • Mail out estimates to insureds.
    • Multitasking 100-150 claims for the month and closing them.
    • Reviewing contractor and public adjuster estimates, and documentations.
    • Send emails to the insureds.
    • Set up inspections for outside adjusters to go visit insured’s property and assess damages on large loss
    claims.
    • Communicate with agents on denial claims and write denial letters.
    • Investigate property claims and assess loss damages through photos, tech reports and comparative
    estimates on express claims, meaning close then in 7 days or less.
    • Investigate claims with large losses over 100k in damages.
    • Investigate Litigation claims, contact attorney’s and settle claims. Mediation if necessary
  • Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.

Independent Auto Claims Adjuster

CNC Catastrophe & National Claims
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Reduced processing time for property damage claims by accurately assessing repair costs and negotiating with contractors.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns, and answering questions promptly.
  • Managed catastrophic loss events effectively by coordinating rapid response efforts and providing support to impacted policyholders.
  • Facilitated productive negotiations between conflicting parties in order to reach mutually agreeable resolutions in a timely manner.
  • Conducted site visits to assess vehicle damage firsthand, leading to more accurate evaluations and faster resolutions.
  • Reduced claim cycle times with prompt decision-making and effective communication between all stakeholders.
  • Conducted thorough investigations for accurate claim assessments, reducing company losses.
  • Worked closely with insurance agents to expedite the claims process for mutual clients, fostering positive business relationships.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing and resolving auto claims disputes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during stressful situations, empathizing with clients'' needs while maintaining professionalism.
  • Collaborated with repair shops to negotiate repair costs, ensuring fair pricing for all parties involved.

Education

Dental Lab Tech - Dental Assisting

Delta Technical College
Horn Lake, MS
06.2018

High School Diploma -

Calhoun City
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Calhoun City
05.2006

Skills

Allstate Certified

Proficient in XactAnalysis

Proficient in Sketch

Proficient in Microsoft, Word, Excel, MS Outlook, & Guidewire

  • Property Damage Assessment
  • Claims analysis
  • Claims Investigation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coverage Assessment
  • Louisiana Citizens
  • Twia Claims Examiner
  • Twia Field
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Excellent Communication
  • Estimating Software Proficiency
  • Xactimate Expertise
  • Insurance regulations knowledge
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Report Preparation

Certification

State Farm auto and property

TWIA - desk and field

Xactimate certified

Wind and hail HAAG

Timeline

Property Desk Adjuster

Crawford Catastrophe Company
11.2022 - 10.2024

Property Claims Adjuster

Best Claims
04.2021 - 10.2022

Claims Adjuster

Tower Hill
04.2021 - 09.2021

Independent Auto Claims Adjuster

CNC Catastrophe & National Claims
04.2020 - 12.2020

Claim Adjuster

Pilot Catastrophe Services
03.2020 - 10.2021

Dental Lab Tech - Dental Assisting

Delta Technical College

High School Diploma -

Calhoun City

High School Diploma -

Calhoun City
Denicce Coleman