Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Licensed States

RONA I. WRIGHT

Old Republic Bitco Insurance Companies
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Experienced Claims Professional with over 30 years managing complex Commercial Property, Auto, Casualty, and General Liability claims. Expertise in evaluating coverage, investigating losses, determining damages, and negotiating settlements while ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong background in litigation management and handling high-volume, multi-state claim inventories, facilitating timely coverage decisions, and achieving fair resolutions.

Work History

Senior Claims Specialist

1 Year 1 Month
Old Republic Bitco Insurance Companies | 07.2025 - Current

Investigates insurance claims within limits of authority, responsible for the accurate and efficient completion of all phases of commercial Property, Auto and General Liability claims processing from inception to settlement.

Handles complex commercial Property, Auto, Casualty, and General Liability claims over multiple jurisdictions from receipt of the claim to final resolution.

Experienced in securing all needed information to evaluate and determine coverage, liability, damages and negotiating settlement

Provided thorough and top-quality estimates for commercial Auto and Property claims.

Presented comprehensive and detailed evaluations for Casualty and General Liability claims.

Evaluates and documents damages to ensure accurate and timely reserves; immediately escalates to management cases with potential exposure above their authority..

Improved service delivery by implementing a customer feedback loop, reducing complaints by 20%.

Improved communication with clients, leading to a 15% increase in satisfaction.

Senior Claims Representative - Contract

7 Months
Frank Winston Crum Insurance | 12.2024 - 07.2025

Handle Complex Commercial Property, Auto, Casualty, and General Liability claims over multiple jurisdictions from receipt of the claim to final resolution. Directed and supervised Independent Adjusters and Contractors across the region.

Investigate claims to evaluate coverage and legal issues, including meeting with Insureds and witnesses, and obtaining statements, records, and other evidentiary materials.

Analyzes and interprets commercial policy language in conjunction with specific facts of loss to reach appropriate coverage decisions and effectively communicate the company’s coverage position verbally and in writing.

Review and evaluate claim reserves to ensure that the respective reserve properly reflects the potential exposure.

Known for managing high-volume, multi-state claim inventories, making timely coverage decisions, and delivering fair, accurate, and timely claim resolutions.

Streamlined litigation process from counsel referral to resolution, ensuring adherence to client policies and regulatory requirements.

Implemented strategies to expeditiously close files and manage claims to a conclusion in the most effective manner possible.

Implemented process improvements that reduced backlog. Achieved a closure of 215%.%.

Reduced processing time by 35% through advanced data analytics, improving both speed and customer satisfaction.

Senior Liability Specialist - Contract

6 Months
Association of County Commissioners of OK | 06.2024 - 12.2024

Provided detailed and quality estimates for Property and Auto claims.

Managed complex auto, property, general liability claims across 72 counties, ensuring legal compliance and maximizing cost efficiency.

Thorough Investigation, evaluation, and resolution of Commercial Property, Auto, Casualty, and General Liability claims in accordance with company standards, procedures, and applicable state regulations.

Evaluated coverage and liability to set accurate reserves, enhancing effectiveness of claim management.

Analyzed claims data to improve risk management strategies.

Managed litigation supervision from referral to resolution, optimizing claim outcomes.

Supervised litigation from referral to resolution, driving optimal claim outcomes.

Analyzed claims data to improve risk management strategies.

Enhanced customer service with timely and accurate resolution of claim disputes.

Implemented best practices in claims management, balancing client needs with corporate policies and ethical standards.

Collaborated with legal teams to resolve high-stakes cases, enhancing public trust.

Evaluated coverage and liability, setting accurate reserves for effective claim management.

Negotiated settlements with insureds and claimants, achieving 94% customer satisfaction rate.

Senior Claims Lead - Contract

Xceedance | 06.2023 - 06.2023

Evaluate and document damage for commercial Property, Auto, Casualty, and General Liability claims to ensure accurate and timely reserves; immediately escalate to management cases with potential exposure above their authority.

Analyzes and interprets commercial policy language in conjunction with specific facts of loss to reach appropriate coverage decisions and effectively communicate the company’s coverage position verbally and in writing.

Proficiency with composing a variety of other written communications to insureds, claimants, attorneys and agents in a professional and error-free manner.

Communicate with other departments regarding developments on specific claim files as well as overall claim trends.

Provides direction to and management of defense counsel, independent adjusters and other third parties retained to assist in a particular claim.

Recognized for sound judgment, strategic problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the claims process.

Customer Impact Award

Excellence of Service Award

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications Management

Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | 08-1994

No Degree - Associates in Claims (AIC) Designation

The Institutes

No Degree - Property Claims Law Specialist (PCLS)

Americal Educational Institute

No Degree - Casualty Claims Law Specialist (CCLS Designation)

Americal Educational Institute

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communications

Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | 08-1994

Skills

Coverage Analysis
Negligence Analysis
Customer Service Excellence
Negotiation Strategies
Communication Effectiveness
Conflict Management
Organizational Abilities
Customer Service Excellence
Communication Skills
Adaptability

Certification

PLRB Certified Adjuster, Property and Liability Resource Bureau

Restoration Specialist, Chuck Dewald Drying School & Vortex Drying

Haag Certified Inspector, Haag Engineering Haag Certified Inspector, Haag Engineering

Timeline

Senior Claims Specialist

Old Republic Bitco Insurance Companies
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Senior Claims Representative - Contract

Frank Winston Crum Insurance
12.2024 - 07.2025Read More

Senior Liability Specialist - Contract

Association of County Commissioners of OK
06.2024 - 12.2024Read More

Senior Claims Lead - Contract

Xceedance
06.2023 - 06.2023Read More

The Institutes

No Degree from Associates in Claims (AIC) Designation
Read More

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science from Communications Management
Read More

Americal Educational Institute

No Degree from Property Claims Law Specialist (PCLS)
Read More

Americal Educational Institute

No Degree from Casualty Claims Law Specialist (CCLS Designation)
Read More

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science from Organizational Communications
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Licensed States

Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oregon, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

RONA I. WRIGHT