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Mason Hontz

Grain Valley,Missouri

Summary

My name is Mason Hontz. I have worked as a clerk, a laborer, and I got the opportunity to shadow a Independent/Cat Adjuster for a year to start my career as an independent claims adjuster. I have been on many deployments throughout 2023 dealing with wind storms, hail storms, and flooding. Through 2024 I have worked claims from February to October.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
Kansas City, Missouri
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and adjusted claims to promote fair and prompt settlement.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
Sacramento, CA
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
Wentzville, MO
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and adjusted claims to promote fair and prompt settlement.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Amica, Badger, Frontier, West Bend, Secura
Springfield, Illinois
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Atlas and Southern Vanguard Insurance Company
Pampa, Texas
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Germania Insurance
McAllen, Texas
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Pocahontas Mutual Insurance Association
Storm Lake, Iowa
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and adjusted claims to promote fair and prompt settlement.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Investigated and evaluated claims to determine coverage, scope of liability and extent of damages.
  • Analyzed claim files for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted field investigations to verify facts surrounding a claim or accident scene.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations and evaluations of claims.
  • Assessed damage estimates by evaluating repair bills, photographs or inspection results.
  • Communicated with clients regularly to update them on progress made on their claims.
  • Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.

Shadowed a Cat Adjuster

Cat Adjuster/ Independent Adjuster
Varius Citys, Varius States
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • I Shadowed him for a year
  • I learned a lot about being a Independent/Cat Adjuster
  • very willful to learn

Class E Driver

Vance Brothers
Kansas City, MO
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • I was on traffic Control
  • operated heavy machinery
  • Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
  • Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.

Part Time Clerk

QuikTrip
Blue Springs, MO
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
  • Worked with customers

Education

High School Diploma -

Grain Valley High School
Grain Valley, MO
05.2021

Skills

  • Damage Assessment
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Property claims
  • Risk Assessment
  • Property adjusting
  • Report Writing
  • Technical knowledge
  • Claims Processing

Timeline

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
03.2024 - 10.2024

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
02.2024 - 03.2024

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
10.2023 - 11.2023

Independent Claims Adjuster

Amica, Badger, Frontier, West Bend, Secura
07.2023 - 08.2023

Independent Claims Adjuster

Atlas and Southern Vanguard Insurance Company
06.2023 - 07.2023

Independent Claims Adjuster

Germania Insurance
05.2023 - 06.2023

Independent Claims Adjuster

Pocahontas Mutual Insurance Association
05.2023 - 05.2023

Independent Claims Adjuster

Triple AAA
03.2023 - 04.2023

Shadowed a Cat Adjuster

Cat Adjuster/ Independent Adjuster
12.2021 - 12.2022

Class E Driver

Vance Brothers
05.2021 - 12.2021

Part Time Clerk

QuikTrip
05.2019 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Grain Valley High School
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