Cat Litigation Specialist / Corporate Representative managing lawsuit response, defense coordination, and settlement discussions within authority limits. Supports counsel through depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation while maintaining accurate claim files and timely court-order follow-through. Delivers early resolution recommendations by reviewing reports, forms, and legal opinions on active claims.
Conducted performance evaluations, implementing targeted training and development programs.
Property Adjuster/ Total Loss
4 Years 10 Months
State Farm | 02.2012 - 12.2016
Inspect and adjust covered property claims.
Inspected losses, scoped damages, and estimated repair costs for claims.
Handled claims with a focus on quality and determined coverage based on loss facts.
Negotiate and settle claims.
Coordinated all claim file activity, including large loss reporting and collaboration with outside vendors such as appraisers, public adjusters, and attorneys.
Commercial Property & General Liability Specialist
6 Years 4 Months
CNA | 08.2005 - 12.2011
Manage high complexity and exposure commercial claims by following company protocols to verify policy coverage, conduct investigations, develop and employ resolution strategies, and authorize disbursements within authority limits.
Delivered customer service by effectively interacting with insureds, claimants, and business partners, providing timely updates and promptly responding to inquiries and requests for information.
Verify coverage and establish timely and adequate reserves by reviewing and interpreting policy language and partnering with coverage counsel on more complex matters, estimating potential claim valuation, and following the company's claim handling protocols.
Conducted investigations to determine compensability, liability, and covered damages by gathering pertinent information, such as contracts and documents, and taking recorded statements from customers, claimants, injured workers, and witnesses.
Facilitated mediations via phone while maintaining consistent communication with defense and claimant attorneys.
BI Litigation Adjuster
4 Years 10 Months
American International Group AIG | 02.2000 - 12.2004
Monitored assigned lawsuits to conclusion, ensuring timely deposition of litigated claims and maintaining organized, up-to-date claims files.
Review and analyze claim files and develop case strategy with outside counsel and supervisor.
Communicated with independent adjusters, desk adjusters, attorneys, and experts to gather and evaluate critical information on litigated claims.
Ensure litigation deadlines are met by closely monitoring case status and providing routine status reports to Litigation Supervisor and management.
Ensured litigation deadlines were met by closely monitoring case status and delivering routine status reports to Litigation Supervisor and management.
Attended mediations, hearings, and trials to support case proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Education
Valencia College | Orlando, FL | 05-2002
Skills
Litigation claim handling
Coverage analysis
Settlement negotiation
Mediation & arbitration
Deposition support
Claims investigation
Policy interpretation
Reserve setting
Team supervision
Claims documentation
Certification
5-20 all lines adjuster license.
Licensed in the following states: FL, TX
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Qualifications
I hold a 5-20 adjuster license for over 20 years and multi state licenses. I am Proficient in Xactimate, Guidewire, ECS, Microsoft Office, Excel, and various claims systems. I am very detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. Outgoing and personable, and able to satisfy customers while meeting company objectives.