Kenneth Richardson
Schertz
Summary
Accomplished Insurance Consultant with a proven track record with carries such as Liberty Mutual, USAA, Nation Wide, State Farm and Allstate, adept in claims handling and fostering robust relationships. Expert in utilizing estimating software for accurate damage assessments, evidenced by overseeing complex claims to resolution. Achieved significant efficiency improvements, showcasing critical thinking and consultative sales approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Consultant
Seek Now
10.2020 - Current
- Investigated and assessed damage to property and reviewed property damage estimates.
- Inspected an average of 900 loss locations per year, accumulating to 3,600 during tenure in role, to assist adjusters in identifying physical loss and damage to building structures.
- Actively collaborated with Adjusters, Insureds, Contractors, and Public Adjusters, to capture appropriate scopes of damage and resolve differences, as requested, to provide carriers with a means to indemnification.
- Protected carriers from excess and unrelated exposures, such as manufactured damages not tied to a fortuitous event, and cooperated with Special Investigation Units to support their investigations.
- Deployed for catastrophe duty and promptly inspected large loss claims in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Arizona, Idaho, Kansas and California.
Large Loss Estimator
Blue Line Roofing & Construction
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Large Loss Estimator with expertise in assessing extensive property damage and developing detailed, accurate repair estimates for commercial and residential claims. Proficient in working with insurance adjusters, contractors, and clients to evaluate damages, scope of work, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Adept at using estimating software such as Xactimate to produce comprehensive reports, manage project timelines, and negotiate fair settlements. Demonstrated ability to oversee complex claims from initial assessment through to final resolution, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all aspects of the estimation process.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
Construction Estimator
MacKenzie Restoration
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with major insurance adjusters to ensure the accuracy and alignment of the scope of work, ensuring all damage assessments were thorough and all necessary repairs were included.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for [Type] work.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX04-2010
Skills
- Claims handling
- Networking and relationship building
- Licensed insurance agent
- Policy analysis
- Sales techniques
- Critical thinking
- Customer retention
- Customer follow-up
- Insurance sales strategy
- Policy Knowledge
- Time management
- Presentation skills
- Consultative sales approach
Certification
- Property and Casualty License
- Xactimate software certified
- HAAG Engineering Certified
- Expert Witness in Litigation Certificate for insurance matters — Various Legal Training Organizations.
Timeline
Insurance Consultant
Seek Now
10.2020 - Current
Large Loss Estimator
Blue Line Roofing & Construction
09.2018 - 11.2020
Construction Estimator
MacKenzie Restoration
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Property and Casualty License
- Xactimate software certified
- HAAG Engineering Certified
- Expert Witness in Litigation Certificate for insurance matters — Various Legal Training Organizations.
Associate of Science - Business
University of The Incarnate Word
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