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Patrick McCarthy

Woodstock,GA

Summary

Customer service oriented Claims Professional.

  • Skilled at investigating, evaluating and estimating all types of physical auto damage
  • Adept in all aspects of estimating and assessing damage in Mitchell, Audatex and CCC One
  • Have taught all phases of estimating as an I-CAR instructor
  • Organized and detail-oriented, dedicated to improving efficiency and productivity through continuous process improvement.
  • Previously trained in Bloomington, Il as a Select Service Reinspector
  • Oversaw and coached over 23 direct repair shops for several years before joining Catastrophe Services (Now AWC)
  • Worked closely with Team Managers and shop managers/owners to drive shop performance and insure adherence of Select Service Agreement
  • Tracked, reviewed and discussed shop performance and communicated feedback to assist in process improvement and the customer experience

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Claims Professional

State Farm Insurance Inc
06.1998 - Current
  • Recruited by State Farm in the mid 1990's, where I was managing at a large dealership and overseeing the State Farm DRP called Select Service
  • Estimated and adjusted All types of physical auto damages including: collision, fire, theft recovery, storm damage, total losses, etc...
  • Trained in Bloomington, Il for Select Service Reinspector role and joined that position in 2006
  • Worked directly with repair facilities and management in all aspects of the Select Service Program
  • Became Catastrophe Adjuster in 2011
  • Traveled the country and built relationships with all types of repair facilities
  • Verified insurance coverage, reviewed policies and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Worked directly with customers and shops in determining and explaining related and unrelated damage.
  • Prepared thorough and accurate estimates using industry standard software such as Mitchell, Audatex and CCC One
  • Documented all investigation activity and updated claims files in ECS.
  • Utilized the Standard Claims Practices (SCP) to insure proper claim handling and procedures.
  • Experienced in issuing and explaining payments to customers and repair facilities.
  • Negotiated estimate and supplement costs with shops as needed.
  • Well versed working in person or virtually,
  • Work well unsupervised or in a team setting
  • Currently Select Service Reviewer

Education

Associates in Insurance (AINS) - Insurance

Self-Study

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven technical proficiency in all phases of estimating
  • I-CAR Platinum Certified
  • Previous I-CAR Instructor

Certification

I-CAR Platinum

Timeline

Claims Professional

State Farm Insurance Inc
06.1998 - Current

Associates in Insurance (AINS) - Insurance

Self-Study
Patrick McCarthy