Gabrielle Venito, Esq.
Mount Laurel,New Jersey
Summary
Attorney and Senior Claims Consultant with over ten years of litigation experience specializing in construction defect and architects/engineering defense. Proven track record in managing diverse claims across four lines while simultaneously managing two direct reports. Skilled in effective communication and negotiations, strategic thinking, and embracing learning and change.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Claims Consultant
Intact Insurance
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Handles claims across four different lines including Financial Institutions, Architects & Engineers, Management Liability and Financial Services.
- Claims load includes both excess and primary claims with varied complexity codes.
- Presents challenging claims to the TCC by succinctly outlining complex fact patterns, coverage issues and litigation hurdles in a clear and digestible format
- Manages two (2) direct reports in their day-to-day claims handling, including proper escalation, appropriate reserves and timely coverage determinations.
- Conducts biweekly reviews of direct reports' claims files and prepares monthly manager reviews.
- Assists with developing training materials and training team members on effective claims handling practices and procedures.
- Handled all claims for the A&E runoff line which consisted of predominantly high complexity code matters with various coverage and litigation related issues.
Partner
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP
New York, NY
12.2013 - 03.2023
- Managed a large case load consisting of matters in the fields of Professional Liability, Construction Defect, Architects/Engineers, Employment and General Liability from inception through resolution.
- Prepared all necessary filings, including all Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, Depositions and Trial Preparation Materials; effectively interviewed and retained necessary experts.
- Analyzed any and all legal issues presented in each matter in connection with developing a litigation plan and defense strategy and conducted necessary Legal Research.
- Prepared Litigation Analyses and Reports to be provided to Insurance Carriers, which included an estimation of potential defense costs, settlement ranges and verdict values.
- Effectively communicated with clients and insurance carriers to convey our recommended litigation strategy, to answer inquiries and to obtain any and all information needed to properly assess the claim.
- Engaged in settlement negotiations to successfully reach early resolutions satisfactory to both the client and the insurance carrier.
- Appeared on behalf of clients in both State and Federal Courts and administrative agencies in New York and New Jersey for all Court mandated appearances, mediations and arbitrations.
- Actively engaged with Claims Representatives at various Insurance Companies to assist the firm with advertising and the development of industry relationships.
Education
J.D. -
New York Law School
New York, NY05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY05-2010
Skills
- Successfully manages a claim load while simultaneously overseeing direct reports
- Encourages a team mentality amongst direct reports by pushing for collaboration across lines, team members, and individual skillsets
- Develops the talents of direct reports by teaching about the litigation process, discussing the "why," and having an "ask anything" policy
- Utilizes extensive litigation experience to shorten the lifespan of claims, set appropriate reserves and achieve more cost-effective outcomes
- Analyzes both complex factual scenarios and coverage issues in connection with making appropriate and timely coverage determinations
- Focuses on the continuation of growth by being open to constant learning and change
Bar Admissions
- New York State
- New Jersey State
- Southern District of New York
- District of New Jersey
Timeline
Senior Claims Consultant
Intact Insurance
03.2023 - Current
Partner
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP
12.2013 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Marymount Manhattan College
J.D. -
New York Law School