James Meekey
Monroe,NC
Summary
With 24 years of experience in personal and commercial lines, construction defect, and general liability, I have honed my skills as a litigation claims adjuster and supervisor. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated leadership by achieving and exceeding established objectives. My diverse background in customer service and insurance claims has equipped me with the expertise needed to effectively handle any challenge that arises.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Liability Claims Adjuster, Commercial General Liability Adjuster and Liability Claim Supervisor
Erie Insurance
02.2016 - Current
- Oversaw personal and commercial auto, Homeowner’s, and garage keeper’s liability claims; responsible for investigating, interpreting coverage, evaluating Bodily Injury claims, and negotiating these claims
- Investigated and settled litigated Commercial General Liability claims involving construction defect, operations, and product liability claims.
- Supervisor for a team of eight liability specialists.
Claims Examiner 3
Sedgwick CMS
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Involved in high exposure and litigated General Liability and Commercial Auto claims; responsible for reserving, development of strategy, reported to excess carriers, mediations, pre-trial hearings, and trials.
Senior Claims Specialist I
Liberty Mutual
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Evaluation and negotiation of litigated Bodily Injury claims for personal and commercial lines, obtained statements, cleared coverage, determined liability, and attended mediations and trials while monitoring and controlling defense costs.
Commercial General Liability Claims Adjuster, ERT (Emergency Response Team)
Travelers Insurance
04.2006 - 05.2012
- Investigated liability, interpreted coverage, and settled property and bodily injury claims.
- Supervisor for first-party Medical team made up of ten people.
- Estimated Level 3 damages for personal vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, and boats.
- Estimated Level 2 damages for residential and commercial property losses for CAT responses.
- Investigated and settled litigated Commercial General Liability claims involving construction defect, operations, and product liability claims.
Senior Claims Representative/Multi-Line
Progressive Insurance
12.2002 - 03.2006
- Assigned and negotiated Level 3 impacts and bodily injuries; directed and settled property damage and bodily injury claims; assisted and trained team members with coverage and liability questions.
- Member of the temporary CAT team trained to respond to level 3 property claims.
Education
MBA, Concentration in Management - Project Management
Wingate University
Wingate, NC12.2023
BS in Business, Concentration in Finance and Economics -
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC05.2001
Skills
Liability Analysis
Claims Investigation
Managing and Mentoring abilities
Legal Knowledge
Insurance Policy Interpretation
Coverage Evaluation
Damage Assessment for Residential and Commercial Properties, Vehicles, RV's, Motorcycles and Boats
Financial Acumen
Claims Processing
Insurance policy coverage knowledge
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Robert H. Marion Award at Erie Insurance 2018.
- Recipient of Employee of the Year Award at Travelers Insurance 2008 and 2011.
Certification
- Associate in Insurance (AINS)
- Associates in Claims (AICS)
- Associate in Risk Management (ARMS)
- CPCU (3 More Classes)
- Adjusters License: NC, SC, KY, WV, TX, GA
Strengthsawards
- Great leadership and communication skills.
- Never take 'No' for an answer, there are always ways to complete objectives.
- Adapt well to changing situations.
- Great work ethic, with extensive strong customer service reviews.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Timeline
Liability Claims Adjuster, Commercial General Liability Adjuster and Liability Claim Supervisor
Erie Insurance
02.2016 - Current
Claims Examiner 3
Sedgwick CMS
11.2014 - 02.2016
Senior Claims Specialist I
Liberty Mutual
05.2012 - 11.2014
Commercial General Liability Claims Adjuster, ERT (Emergency Response Team)
Travelers Insurance
04.2006 - 05.2012
Senior Claims Representative/Multi-Line
Progressive Insurance
12.2002 - 03.2006
MBA, Concentration in Management - Project Management
Wingate University
BS in Business, Concentration in Finance and Economics -
Mars Hill University
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