Ryan Kurka
Fairfield,IA
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong commitment to expanding knowledge and experience in the claims field. Embraces new challenges and opportunities that foster growth and development. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong desire to contribute effectively to team success. Ready to leverage skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Claim Representative I & II
Farm Bureau Financial Services
12.2015 - Current
- First contact for insured, explain claims process and policy coverages for loss.
- Inspect, determine cause of loss and scope of damages
- Determine coverage under policy
- Negotiated settlements
- Claims for Personal, Farm and Commercial policies
- Including farm equipment
- Mentoring of new hires
- Filled in for state storm claims consultant
- Travelled as necessary for storm claims
Construction Business Owner
Ryan Kurka Carpentry
Fairfield, IA
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Owner operator of construction business
- Estimate projects
- Billing of clients
- Ordering of materials
- Supervision of employees and subcontractors
- All aspects of general construction, Plumbing and electrical
Driver/Pump Operator
Fairfield Fire Department
07.2011 - 11.2015
- Also served as volunteer from April of 2001
- Responsible for truck and building maintenance along with truck operations
- Assisted in budget planning for department
- Fire suppression
- Rescue operations
- Trained to Firefighter 2, Hazmat Operations, EVOC, Confined space rescue, Grain Bin rescue
EMT-I (85)
Jefferson County Area Ambulance
01.2005 - 06.2011
- Trained to the level of EMT–I (85)
- Responded to both emergency calls and no emergent transfers
- Responsible for patient care
- Wrote reports of care for patients treated
Education
Associate Degree -
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA01-1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairfield High School
01-1996
Skills
- Associate in Claims (AIC)
- Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA)
- AAIC AgAdvisor
- Xactimate Level 2
- HAAG Residential Roof Certified
- Vale Training Solutions Residential Estimating
- Insurance claims review
- Claims investigation
- Coverage determination
- Settlement negotiation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Licenses
Claims adjusting licenses
- Florida
- New Mexico
- Iowa
Timeline
Field Claim Representative I & II
Farm Bureau Financial Services
12.2015 - Current
Driver/Pump Operator
Fairfield Fire Department
07.2011 - 11.2015
Construction Business Owner
Ryan Kurka Carpentry
01.2005 - 12.2015
EMT-I (85)
Jefferson County Area Ambulance
01.2005 - 06.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairfield High School
Associate Degree -
Indian Hills Community College