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Kathy Martin

Irving,TX

Summary

Experienced Senior Claims Adjuster committed to diligently investigating, evaluating and negotiating auto liability bodily injury and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist claims. Adept at training and supporting new adjusters. Skilled in recognizing potential fraudulent claims. 15+ years experience in handling litigation claims and working with defense attorneys and mediators to bring litigated claims to early resolution.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Claims Adjuster

Farmers Insurance Company
04.2021 - Current
  • Evaluate and negotiate auto liability BI and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist claims
  • Collaborate with other departments including SIU and Underwriting
  • Prepare file summaries to present to large loss committee for consensus and resolution of large exposure claims
  • Subject matter expert for Texas claim handling
  • Handling of subpoenas for TX, LA, OK, NM and AR

Senior Claims Representative

Metlife Auto & Home
04.1993 - 04.2021
  • Handled auto liability casualty and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist claims to resolution including gathering pertinent medical documentation, worked with medical consultants on complicated diagnoses and questionable treatment, coordinated independent medical exams, evaluated and negotiated claims with claimants and attorneys.
  • 15+ years handling casualty litigation claims including choosing defense counsel, coordinating discovery to adhere to litigation plans, attending mediations/settlement conferences, attending and monitoring proceedings at trial
  • Prepared file summaries to present to large loss and suit committees
  • Liaison with SIU to identify and investigate questionable claims
  • Subject Matter Expert in litigation to collaborate and assist less experienced adjusters\

Education

BBA - Marketing/Management

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Skills

  • Results driven
  • Skilled BI evaluator/negotiator
  • Litigation handler
  • Team player
  • Customer oriented
  • Collaboration with other departments

Certification

Currently licensed in TX, NM, OK and LA

Timeline

Senior Claims Adjuster

Farmers Insurance Company
04.2021 - Current

Senior Claims Representative

Metlife Auto & Home
04.1993 - 04.2021

BBA - Marketing/Management

Baylor University
Kathy Martin