Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Terrence Magner

Warwick,RI

Summary

Dedicated insurance professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Product Manager PhotoWrite Department

Comsearch, Inc.
10.2018 - 08.2024
  • Directed all day-to-day activity of the entire photo estimating department, including all direct report supervisors and appraisers
  • Team size 15-20 depending on partner incoming volume
  • Conduct all hiring, developed and pioneered all training and development of all staff
  • Products include Auto, Motorcycle, Atv/Utv, Light Truck, Heavy Truck, Utility and Farm Equipment
  • Utilized estimating software including CCC, Mitchell, Audatex, Autosource and Adjust-Rite
  • Generated and executed QA standards
  • Executed all yearly performance reviews including salary increase recommendations
  • Led cross-functional team training to load level and deliver high-quality results.
  • Teamed up with VP of Operations, President and CEO.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
  • Maintained positive partner relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Drove revenue growth by establishing strong relationships with key industry partners.

Multi Line and Sr. Multiline Claim Representative

Progressive Insurance
04.2010 - 10.2018
  • Interpret Multi Line policies to determine extent of coverage applicable to each claim specific to damages
  • Investigated complex claims thoroughly, resulting in fair settlements for all parties involved.
  • Investigate, analyze and determine extent of damages specific to Multi Line and Commercial Line products (Multi Line – Boat, Motorcycle, RV, Commercial, Fixed Property)
  • Aided Auto Teams during slower Multi Lines months
  • Pursue appropriate repair options and parts per product
  • Negotiate with shop managers, contractors and independent adjusters to achieve meaningful agreed prices
  • Proactively communicate repair status and completion expectations to our customers throughout the repair process
  • Handle total loss values with NADA and/or market research tools, when needed including securing proper title and salvage paperwork
  • Red line incoming Multi-Line subrogation from other insurance companies
  • Provided exceptional service to policyholders during catastrophes, ensuring their needs were met quickly and effectively.
  • Assisted colleagues with challenging cases, sharing expertise to reach successful outcomes for all parties involved.
  • Offered support to new team members, acting as a mentor by sharing insights gained from years of experience in the field of claims handling procedures.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty to the company.

Casualty Claims Specialist

Progressive Insurance
12.2006 - 04.2010
  • Review incoming claims for injury severity and set reserves accordingly
  • Monitor all injury treatment with attorneys
  • Evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of third party injury claims and

uninsured/underinsured motorist injury claims including, but not limited to, soft tissue, scarring, closed head injuries, joint injuries, and fractures

  • Advise and direct outside counsel and in-house counsel in handling of litigation claims
  • Utilize claims software and evaluating tools to successfully negotiate factors involved in injury claims.
  • Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and any other alternative dispute resolution forums

Claims Team Leader

Progressive Insurance
10.2005 - 12.2006
  • Review claims of varying complexity and initiate further action within approved authority levels
  • Review all property damage estimates and bodily injury evaluations above claim representative's authority level
  • Responsible for direct reports, daily quality assurance, service observes, scheduling, and review work in progress
  • Manage quarterly, mid-year and yearly performance reviews, salary recommendations as well as performance management.

Casualty Specialist

Progressive Insurance
04.2004 - 10.2005
  • Review incoming claims for injury severity and set reserves accordingly
  • Monitor all injury treatment with attorneys
  • Evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of third party injury claims and uninsured/underinsured motorist injury claims including, but not limited to, soft tissue, scarring, closed head injuries, joint injuries, and fractures
  • Advise and direct outside and in-house counsel in handling of litigation claims
  • Utilize claims software and evaluating tools to successfully negotiate factors involved in injury claims
  • Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and any other alternative dispute resolution forums.

Senior Claim Representative

Progressive Insurance
07.2002 - 04.2004
  • Multi-line field representative, handling property damage, special lines, personal auto and commercial auto
  • Evaluation, handling and settling of all attorney represented and non-attorney represented injury claims
  • Estimating auto, commercial, and special lines products.

Resident Field Claim Representative

Infinity Insurance
07.2001 - 07.2002
  • Resident Multi-line field representative, handling property damage and personal lines
  • Estimating auto claims and evaluating injury claims to resolution
  • Evaluation, handling, and settling of all attorney represented and non-attorney represented injury claims.

Field Claim Representative

GMAC Insurance
01.1997 - 06.2001
  • Multi-line field representative, handling property and injury claims
  • Estimating auto, personal, and commercial claims
  • Evaluation, handling and settling of all attorney represented and non-attorney represented injury claims.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Business Management -

Johnson & Wales University
Rhode Island
05.1992

Skills

    • Teamwork and Collaboration
    • Product Vision and Strategy
    • Critical Thinking
    • Prioritization and Execution
      • Timeline Management
      • Attention to Detail
      • Remote Work
      • Cross-departmental Alignment

Accomplishments

  • Boat and Advanced Boat Training Certification
  • Motorcycle Training Certification
  • Recreational Vehicle Training Certification
  • Fixed Property Training Certification

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sr. Product Manager PhotoWrite Department

Comsearch, Inc.
10.2018 - 08.2024

Multi Line and Sr. Multiline Claim Representative

Progressive Insurance
04.2010 - 10.2018

Casualty Claims Specialist

Progressive Insurance
12.2006 - 04.2010

Claims Team Leader

Progressive Insurance
10.2005 - 12.2006

Casualty Specialist

Progressive Insurance
04.2004 - 10.2005

Senior Claim Representative

Progressive Insurance
07.2002 - 04.2004

Resident Field Claim Representative

Infinity Insurance
07.2001 - 07.2002

Field Claim Representative

GMAC Insurance
01.1997 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Science – Business Management -

Johnson & Wales University
Terrence Magner