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Matthew Kosarek

Ryan
Bettendorf,IA

Summary

Proficient claims specialist with 20+ years of experience. Well versed in investigating and processing insurance claims. Problem solver with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Self-motivated and accustomed to managing high caseloads and settling claims on site. Recognized for providing optimum service to policyholders, interpreting policies and negotiating payment solutions while effectively operating within regulations and guidelines set forth by the company.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Free Lance Estimator

Midwest Estimating
Quad Cities, Iowa
08.2020 - Current
    • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
    • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
    • Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for restoration work.
    • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
    • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
    • Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.

Catastrophe Claims Specialist

Auto Owners
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2020 - 08.2020
    • Escalated files with significant indemnity exposure to supervisor for further investigation.
    • Conducted full claim investigations and reported updates and legal actions.
    • Utilized appropriate cost containment techniques to reduce overall claim costs.
    • Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
    • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.

Senior Claims Representative

State Farm
Moline, IL
11.1998 - 06.2019
    • Conducted investigations into complicated mid- and high-exposure claims.
    • Updated field operations staff on status of open claims and current actions.
    • Recommended and set reserves based on expected payouts.
    • Examined reports, accounts, and evidence to determine integrity and accuracy of information.
    • Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.

Licensed Insurance Agent

Country Financial
DeKalb, IL
12.1996 - 11.1998
  • Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
  • Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.
  • Top sales person in 1996 recruiting class.
  • Trip qualifier life insurance sales 1997.
  • Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.

Education

Associate of Science - History

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
08.1993 - 12.1995

Skills

High volume claims experience

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Accomplishments

1. 2017 settled 570 wind/hail claims in 9 months.

2. 2018 settled 840 claims in 12 months leading all State Farm line unit adjuster.

3. In over 20 years I never had a claim go to arbitration nor any Department of Insurance complaints or President office complaints filed.

Software

Xactimate

Timeline

Free Lance Estimator

Midwest Estimating
08.2020 - Current

Catastrophe Claims Specialist

Auto Owners
03.2020 - 08.2020

Senior Claims Representative

State Farm
11.1998 - 06.2019

Licensed Insurance Agent

Country Financial
12.1996 - 11.1998

Associate of Science - History

Eastern Illinois University
08.1993 - 12.1995

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