Laterrick Rush
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Property & Casualty Claim Specialist With 13+ years of experience, I have successfully investigated and resolved complex insurance claims for multiple companies, surpassing revenue goals and receiving recognition for outstanding customer service. In 10 years, I have effectively managed and coordinated with legal teams to resolve thousands of claims and secured favorable liability outcomes. Analytical specialist with 10 years managing litigation databases and court documents. Prioritized high-value tasks to meet client and attorney needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Specialist
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
01.2020 - 12.2023
- As a litigation specialist I investigated claims from the point of suit being filed and a summons and complaint received
- I effectively managed and coordinated with in-house legal and defense counsel to posture each matter toward dispositive motions and or settlement resolution
- Efficiently managed litigation cases with 98% success rate and saved $500,000 for the company.
Team Leader Manager
United Property Casualty
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Investigated claims involving residential structural damages from open to close performing all claim functions arranging from coverage dispositions, loss of use, contents and subrogation
- Loss types included equipment breakdown, total fire, hail, wind and water losses
- Handled incoming NOI and post suit matters and aided each matter toward a dispositive resolution with several deferent insurer appointed defense counsel
- Earned 95% success rate in settling 50+ cases as Team Lead, saving $600k+ in legal fees and reducing average case resolution time by 25%.
Claims Adjuster
American Family Insurance
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Investigated claims involving large structural damages from opening to close
- Adjusted residential dwellings along with commercial units
- Performed all claim functions arranging from coverage dispositions, loss of use, contents and subrogation while also writing all team denials.
- Directed claims negotiations within allowable limit of $1 million and supported successful litigations for advanced issues
Casualty Adjuster
Aig Corporation
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Investigated claims from policy coverages composed of property, general liability and bodily Injury
- Determined the reserve level for each file and conducted all investigation pertinent to the closing of each file; Maintained an effective work list and open diary while conducting investigations internally and externally to secure an effective liability stance.
Claims Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Investigated claims against insurance and other companies for personal, casualty and property losses with the attempt to effect out-of-court settlement; Examined claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage; Conducted interviews, took recorded statements, secured public records and corresponded with property owners and witnesses;
- Consulted police and public records and inspected property damage to determine extent of company's liability, varying method of investigation according to type of insurance;
- Interpreted residential property policies relative to Homeowners, DP3 or Dwelling policies;
- Maintained an effective work list, diary and phone calls relative to the daily workload
- Notable Accomplishments : Awarded as the only employee who surpassed all corporate revenue goals at State Farm
- Recognized for outstanding customer service in the State Farm Claims environment
- Reduced company's payout by 20% and saved $50k annually by accurately resolving 100+ claims per month.
Education
MBA - Risk Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA06.2014
Bachelors - Political Science And Government
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL05.2011
Skills
- Analytical Skill, Articulate, Conducting Job Interviews, Decision Making, Determination, Insurance
- Coverage, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Negotiating, Oral
- And Written Communication, Presentation, Problem Solving, SAP ERP, SQL, Team Building
- Xactimate
- Litigation review
- Legal documentation
- Document organization
- Litigation support
Timeline
Litigation Specialist
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
01.2020 - 12.2023
Team Leader Manager
United Property Casualty
01.2016 - 12.2020
Claims Adjuster
American Family Insurance
01.2014 - 12.2017
Casualty Adjuster
Aig Corporation
01.2013 - 12.2014
Claims Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
01.2011 - 12.2013
MBA - Risk Management
Georgia State University
Bachelors - Political Science And Government
Alabama A & M University
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