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James Plunkett

Guilford

Summary

Seasoned Quality Assurance and Claims Service Leader with a proven track record at Allstate, adept in Xactimate and proficient in Microsoft Applications. Demonstrated expertise in leading teams, enhancing estimation standards compliance, and delivering training. Achieved significant improvements in audit accuracy and adjuster performance, showcasing strong leadership and technical skills.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance

Allstate
01.2009 - 12.2024

Organized, scheduled and performed field re-inspections with insureds to validate compliance with estimating standards. Completed desk re-inspections along with file reviews on adjuster estimates on a countrywide basis. Organized re-inspections reports to adjusters and their leaders. Performed ride-alongs with adjusters and training sessions on Xactimate estimating. Worded as authority consultant for adjuster estimates. Reviewed and re-inspected Good Hands repair network contractors to insured compliance with estimating standards.

Claim Service Leader

Allstate
01.1996 - 12.2009

Leader of a field adjuster unit of 8-9 people. Trained new adjusters in the policy and technical estimate writing. Performed field re-inspections as well as ride-alongside with adjusters. Performance reviews completed twice a year with salary administration at the end of each year. Created performance plans for adjusters under performing. Addressed and responded to Insurance Department complaints.

Property Field Adjuster

Allstate
11.1994 - 01.1996

Completed training at Tech Core. Completed exam for adjuster's license. Received 15 and settled 15 claims per week- set up appointments with homeowners, wrote estimates issued check after inspecting and estimating damages to the homeowner.

Contractor

Self Employed Contactor
01.1986 - 11.1994

Worked with homeowners to remodel homes including exterior and interior work, Maintained and hired employees to perform work. Estimated job costs, purchased and organized materials to complete jobs in timely fashion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Providence College
Providence, RI
06-1978

Skills

  • Proficient in Xactimate and XactanalysisQR
  • Expertise in Microsoft Applications
  • Estimation Accuracy in Auditing
  • Proficient in Estimation Standards Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Achieved actionable outcomes by completing targeted reviews with accuracy and efficiency.

Affiliations

  • IICRC

Certification

IICRC Certified

Languages

Swahili
Limited Working

Timeline

Quality Assurance

Allstate
01.2009 - 12.2024

Claim Service Leader

Allstate
01.1996 - 12.2009

Property Field Adjuster

Allstate
11.1994 - 01.1996

Contractor

Self Employed Contactor
01.1986 - 11.1994

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Providence College
James Plunkett