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Rakim Turner

Fairburn,GA

Summary

I am an experienced property desk adjuster in the insurance industry. My professional summary demonstrates a track record of accurately assessing property damage and determining appropriate compensation for policyholders. I excel in negotiating with contractors and vendors to ensure favorable outcomes for all involved parties. I am detail-oriented and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TPA CAT Adjuster

CCMS & Associates
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Investigated claims and assessed damage resulting from Hurricane Beryl.
  • Made revisions to estimate as needed based on the BED (best estimating practices) provided by the client.
  • Interpreted complex policy language to determine coverage.

Reviewed supplements to reconcile contractor estimates.

  • Negotiated with policyholders and claimants to reach mutually satisfactory resolutions.
  • Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.

Desk Adjuster

Alacrity Solutions
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Handled both first party and third party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
  • Evaluated damages and handled claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys and public adjusters.
  • Investigated origin and cause of claims by contacting appropriate parties.
  • Responded to customer inquiries, made appropriate decisions and closed files.
  • Made revisions to estimate using Xactimate

CAT/Daily Desk Adjuster

CCMS & Associates
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Used prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze situations.
  • Evaluated damages and handled claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, and public adjusters.
  • Responded to customer inquiries, made appropriate decisions, and closed files.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage during Hurricane Ian and Nicole.
  • Reviewed insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
  • Handled wind, hail, water, and lightning claims in various states to determine coverage and carrier liability.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.

Desk Adjuster

Alacrity Solutions-USAA
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed property/condo claims as a part of the Catastrophe unit team during Hurricane Ian.
  • Evaluated damages and handled claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys and public adjusters.
  • Responded to customer inquiries, made appropriate decisions and closed files.
  • Used prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
  • Verified inspection dates, reports and communicated with field adjusters and the audit team through Xactanalysis

Desk Adjuster

Southwest Adjusters Of Texas
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Investigated origin and cause of loss by reviewing hail and weather reports
  • Investigated and assessed damage to property and reviewed property damage estimates.
  • Reviewed new files to determine current status of claim and to develop plan of action.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.

Desk Adjuster

Eastern Claim Sercives
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Determined liability outlined in coverage and assessed documentation
  • Assisted homeowners by coordinating vendor services, emergency repair, cleaning and contractors.
  • Handled inbound calls from customers and other stakeholders about the claims processes.
  • Clarified coverage of losses to policyholders and provided assistance in understanding policy language

Desk Adjuster

Claims Adjustment Group
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Handled inbound calls taking FNOL on property claims during Tropical Storm Bonnie and Colin
  • Discussed deductible, coverage limit, and COL
  • Handled both first party and third party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.

Education

GED -

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
05.1998

Skills

  • Property Claims
  • Service Quality
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Claim Validity Determination
  • Claims Evaluations
  • MS Office
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Policy knowledge

Certification

TWIA Level 1 & 2 Certification

HAAG California Earthquake

Louisiana Citizens

State Farm Policy Certification



Timeline

TPA CAT Adjuster

CCMS & Associates
06.2024 - 08.2024

Desk Adjuster

Alacrity Solutions
01.2024 - 06.2024

CAT/Daily Desk Adjuster

CCMS & Associates
11.2022 - 12.2023

Desk Adjuster

Alacrity Solutions-USAA
09.2021 - 11.2022

Desk Adjuster

Southwest Adjusters Of Texas
10.2018 - 05.2020

Desk Adjuster

Eastern Claim Sercives
09.2017 - 05.2018

Desk Adjuster

Claims Adjustment Group
08.2016 - 07.2017

GED -

Atlanta Technical College
Rakim Turner