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Overview
Work History
Education
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Derrick Haseloff

Levelland,TX

Summary

Experienced Regional Claims Manager in the crop insurance industry with a track record of meeting company goals through organized and consistent practices. Thrives under pressure and excels at adapting to new situations and challenges, always aiming to enhance the organizational brand. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills contribute to team success. Motivated to continuously learn, grow, and excel in the crop insurance industry, ready to make a significant impact.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Claims Manager

AgriSompo
04.2021 - Current
  • Championed insurance claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationship to support clients during challenging times.
  • Determined proper course of action for claims processing.
  • Documented and communicated timely claims information while supporting accurate outcomes.
  • Handled claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures, best practices and regulations.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Multi tasking phones call and emailing Supervisors, agents, and adjusters
  • Organizing Meetings and providing materials using power points.
  • Managed over 30 customer calls per day
  • Reduced claim resolution timeframes by developing and enforcing strict guidelines for timely investigations and settlements.
  • Established key performance indicators for claims management, enabling data-driven improvements in productivity and efficiency across the department.
  • Streamlined communication channels within the team, resulting in more effective information sharing and improved overall decision-making processes.
  • Managed a multi-million-dollar budget for the regional claims department, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and minimal financial waste.

SW R/S Education Committee

National Crop Insurance Services
01.2022 - 01.2024

- identifying weaknesses within regions adjusting staff and look for ways to provide needed support and training to committee members in protecting integrity of the industry

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Claims Adjuster

ARMtech
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Answered questions posed by insured.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Since 2017, training new and experience adjusters RMA policies and procedures
  • Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlements
  • Organized, planned, and documented materials for Crop Hail and MPCI claims
  • Assessed damage to crops
  • Managed over 50 calls per day
  • Maintained claims data in Agrinet systems

Train Conductor

BNSF Railroad
11.2013 - 12.2016
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
  • Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
  • Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.

Claims Adjuster

ARMtech
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Answered questions posed by insured.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlements
  • Organized, planned, and documented materials for Crop Hail and MPCI claims
  • Assessed damage to crops
  • Managed over 20 calls per day
  • Maintained claims data in Agrinet systems

Farmer

Self-employed
01.1998 - 12.2012
    • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery and livestock.
    • Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
    • Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
    • Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
    • Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
    • Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management of $750,000 budget.
    • Used QuickBooks to maintain financial, production and employment records of farm.
    • Performed chemical spraying activities for crop weed and pest control.
    • Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
    • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
    • Assessed farm activities to comply with government regulations.
    • Positioned irrigation systems to deliver optimal amounts of water for crop growth without waste.
    • Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
    • Flexed with unexpected problems such as droughts and infestations to maintain farm profits.
    • Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX

South Plains College
Levelland, TX

High School Diploma -

Farwell High School
Farwell, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Planning and Organization
  • Relationship building and management
  • Good Listening Skills
  • Compassion
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Staff training and development
  • Team management
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Team building and motivation
  • Effective communication techniques
  • Team motivation

Certification

  • CAPPS Licensed
  • Texas All Adjuster Licensed

Additional Information


Worked on committees:

Helped building a new program for the claims department.

Engagement(Gallup Poll)



Timeline

SW R/S Education Committee

National Crop Insurance Services
01.2022 - 01.2024

Regional Claims Manager

AgriSompo
04.2021 - Current

Claims Adjuster

ARMtech
01.2021 - 04.2021

Train Conductor

BNSF Railroad
11.2013 - 12.2016

Claims Adjuster

ARMtech
01.2013 - 12.2016

Farmer

Self-employed
01.1998 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Farwell High School
  • CAPPS Licensed
  • Texas All Adjuster Licensed

Some College (No Degree) -

West Texas A&M University

South Plains College
Derrick Haseloff