Nicholas Bane
Tampa
Summary
Detailed oriented examiner with experience in handling litigation and pre-litigation insurance claims. Proficient at resolving conflicts and negotiating with others coupled with evaluating information to determine compliance with standards. Deep skills finalizing reports, resolving cases, and identifying fraud. Service-oriented Claims Adjuster skilled at applying creative approaches to solving complex problems. Adept at developing profitable and quality-focused processes. Comfortable with change and trying new processes. Long history of positive customer interactions and successful claims settlement negotiations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Claims Examiner
USAA
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Investigate and settle both attorney represented and unrepresented injury and property damage insurance claims for policyholders involving serious bodily injury up to fatality
- Handle any other 1st party or 3rd party coverages applicable to the case
- Review new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plans of action
- Investigate coverage and interpret policy contracts for applicable coverage
- Negotiate and settle Injury and Property Damage claims
- Manage a large case load of current and new claims files
- Maintain current and detailed claims files
- Volunteered to develop and assist in a piloted program for a hybrid and flexible home/office schedule
Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster
National General Insurance Company
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Investigate and negotiate non-standard injury insurance claims for policyholders
- Evaluate and settle injury claims
- Handle any other 1st party or 3rd party coverages applicable to the case
- Review new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plans of action
- Investigate coverage and interpret policy contracts for applicable coverage
- Manage a large case load of current and new claims files
- Maintain current and detailed claims files
Contract Arbitrator
Arbitration Forums Inc.
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Settled Property, Medical, and Auto disputes regarding liability, contract, or damages.
- Managed a case load of current and new claims files
Litigation Adjuster
Windhaven Insurance Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Investigate and negotiate litigation automotive injury claims
- Work with counsel to develop litigation resolution plans
- Review new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plans of action
- Investigate coverage and interpret policy contracts for applicable coverage
- Manage a large case load of current and new claims files
- Maintain current and detailed claims files
Bodily Injury Litigation Adjuster
GEICO
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Investigate and negotiate injury and litigation insurance claims for policyholders
- Work with counsel to develop litigation resolution plans
- Handle any other 1st party or 3rd party coverages applicable to the case
- Review new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plans of action
- Investigate coverage and interpret policy contracts for applicable coverage
- Manage a large case load of current and new claims files
- Maintain current and detailed claims files
Child Protective Investigator
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case
- Managed large case load of current and new investigations
- Submitted court dockets and followed legal proceedings of litigation cases
Risk Assessment Counselor
Agency For Community Treatment Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Perform risk assessments for juvenile substance abuse and risk behavior
- Manage and work a active case load
- Hold interviews with children and families to develop risk aversion plans
- Develop risk reports for use in court dockets for trial
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2012
Skills
- Valuation knowledge
- Policy investigations
- Personal, casualty and property loss
- Legal proceedings knowledge
- Automobile claims specialist
- Policy Interpretation
Certification
- Actively enrolled in Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
- Legal Principles Claim Specialist
- Casualty Claim Law Specialist
- Associate in Claims (AIC)
- Associate in General Insurance (AINS)
- Licensed 6-20 Florida Adjuster
Timeline
Claims Examiner
USAA
02.2022 - 10.2023
Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster
National General Insurance Company
12.2020 - 01.2022
Contract Arbitrator
Arbitration Forums Inc.
02.2020 - 06.2020
Litigation Adjuster
Windhaven Insurance Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Bodily Injury Litigation Adjuster
GEICO
01.2016 - 09.2019
Child Protective Investigator
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - 10.2014
Risk Assessment Counselor
Agency For Community Treatment Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
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