Experienced insurance professional with several-year career assessing properties, determining liabilities and negotiating settlements. Detail-oriented, observant and knowledgeable with excellent interpersonal and documentation skills. Efficiently handle high case volumes with accuracy and care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant I
National General Insurance Company
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2014 - Current
Investigate and evaluate bodily injury claims, to determine liability and extent of damages.
Review insurance policy language to determine appropriate levels of coverage and assist with approval or denial decisions.
Providing customer service to insureds by communicating information and actively listening to concerns. Providing updates and explaining claims processes.
Review, evaluate and adjust claims to promote fair and prompt settlement.
Develop relationships with attorneys, negotiate settlement of claims to ensure fair outcomes.
Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding state-specific laws governing bodily injury claims.
Inside Claims Specialist
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Centennial, CO
01.2009 - 04.2014
Handled commercial auto claims which included heavy equipment and garage keeper's losses.
Responsible for interpreting insurance policy documents in order to determine applicable coverages.
Experience in handling fire and theft losses.
Worked closely with agents and underwriting.
Claims Representative
Bristol West Insurance/Farmers
Centennial, CO
01.2008 - 01.2009
Non standard, personal lines auto claims handling.
Processed a high volume of claims efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
Analyzed police reports, medical records, witness statements, photographs, and other evidence to assist with coverage and liability investigations.
Reviewed estimates prepared by appraisers or auto body shops regarding the cost of repairs to vehicles involved in total loss claims.
Ensured that all paperwork associated with total loss claims were completed accurately and submitted on time.
Negotiated settlements between claimants and insurers while ensuring fair compensation was provided in a timely manner.
Claims Representative
Sentry Insurance
Englewood, CO
01.2004 - 01.2008
Non standard, personal lines auto claims handling.
Evaluated facts of the case to determine extent of liability and damages.
Interpreted insurance policies to ensure proper application of coverage provisions in each particular case.
Negotiated with claimants and attorneys regarding bodily injury settlements.