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ShaMeka Gray, AIC

Dallas,TX

Summary

A highly accomplished Senior Claims Adjuster Group Manager with specialized expertise in personal, property and casualty loss and damages. Detail-oriented Group Manager and Senior Claims Adjuster with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and lead a group of Team Managers and their Claim Examiners with a high degree of accuracy. Adept at equipping employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Proficient at assessing damage, negotiating settlements and providing exceptional customer service within the insurance industry. Proven ability to evaluate complex claims and effectively communicate with all stakeholders to achieve fair and equitable claim outcomes.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/President

Gray Positive Solutions LLC
02.2006 - Current

Duties: Responsibilities involved handling all duties of the Fingerprint Technicians and Notaries

  • Hired all staff, provided training, purchasing, sales, securing new clients.
  • Secured new contract with companies to to meet changing needs of clients.
  • Utilized strong work ethics and customer service.
  • Client base was of all social and cultural backgrounds.
  • Manage day-to-day business operations.

Residential Group Manager

TD Insurance Home & Auto (CRU)
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Delegated claims tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targeted claim goals.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain project progress.
  • Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
  • Attended staff development meetings and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Reviewed daily claim requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
  • Manage a team of 25 or more Claims Adjusters & Team Managers and monitored claim progression.
  • Daily team huddles to provide my team with updates on claim processes and changes.
  • Performed daily claim reviews and provided feedback/evaluations on each team member.
  • Approved reserves and payment amount up to $60,000.
  • Administered Action Plans to Claims Adjusters for performance purposes.
  • Responsible for releasing Claims Advisors due to performance and/or workload decrease.
  • Process residential claims, supplement claims, and personal property claims damaged caused by wind, hail and/or water. Review policies to grant or deny coverage as warranted.
  • Reviewed and approved denial letters as needed.
  • Handled escalations by contacting Insured to provide claim resolution or policy understanding.
  • Investigated claims by reviewing photos, statements, estimates, and educate Claim Adjusters and Insured on policy language.

Independent Property Claims Adjuster

Various Independent Insurance Adjuster Firms
08.2005 - 07.2020

As an Independent Claims Adjuster, I have 16 years of combined claim handling experience for various firms and Insurance carriers.

Claims:

  • Field & Desk
  • Residential
  • Auto
  • Commercial
  • Environmental
  • Litigation
  • Large Loss


Daily Claims:

  • Theft
  • Lightning
  • Smoke & Fire
  • Water & Freezing


Catastrophe Claims:

  • Hurricane
  • Floods
  • Wildfires
  • Tornado
  • Hail

Education

Associate in Claims -

The Institute Knowledge Group
2023

Adjusterpro
Dallas, TX
01.2005

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School And Humanities/Communications
Dallas, TX
05.1995

Skills

  • Property adjusting
  • Claims file management processes
  • Auto Damage Appraisal
  • Natural Disaster Experience
  • Customer Service Expertise
  • Xactimate specialist
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Quality First Contact
  • HO 3 phone scoping claims
  • Hail reconciliation of RCB's
  • Multiple State Claims Adjuster Licenses
  • Insurance Policy Coverage Knowledge
  • Automobile Claims Specialist
  • Accident Scene Investigations
  • Proficient in Guidewire, Mitchell, CCC
  • Claims Process Explanation
  • Onsite Inspection Skills

Accomplishments

  • Served as Group Manager for 4 years complex claims.
  • Supervised team of 24 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of managers in the development of TD Insurance Residential Claim Training.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • State Farm call Center:

  • Performed Quality First Contact on new claims
  • HO 3 Phone scoping new claims to pay or assign to field adjuster
  • HRU Hail Reconciliation paying RCB's
  • Certificate of Completion 2023 NICTA Course:
  • Contractor, Vendor & Provider Fraud Overview

Volunteer Experience

Board Treasurer and Human Resources Director at Texas Prisons Community Advocates

Timeline

Residential Group Manager

TD Insurance Home & Auto (CRU)
07.2020 - 12.2023

Owner/President

Gray Positive Solutions LLC
02.2006 - Current

Independent Property Claims Adjuster

Various Independent Insurance Adjuster Firms
08.2005 - 07.2020

Associate in Claims -

The Institute Knowledge Group

Adjusterpro

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School And Humanities/Communications
ShaMeka Gray, AIC