Timothy Sherry
Allen
Summary
Energetic, cheerful leader focused on helping those around me become as successful as possible, while at the same time continually focusing on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice-President, Senior Surety Claims Counsel
Markel
Allen
04.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented the strategic departmental goals of the claims department
- Identified, retained and managed internal and external resources/personnel to achieve departmental objectives
- Mentored less-experienced attorneys and/or staff to ensure their growth, satisfaction and success
- Handled the day-to-day claims operations relating to specific claim files
- Coordinated with the Executive Team to provide pertinent reporting to reinsurance providers and certain regulatory bodies
- Presented academic papers at various industry conferences to build/maintain our organization's visibility and credibility
Surety Claims Counsel
Zurich North America
Schaumburg
05.2012 - 04.2018
- Analyzed legal issues relating to claim files
- Managed claim files from inception to conclusion, including drafting of required legal documents, retention and management of external counsel and consultants, and facilitation of construction of the underlying bonded obligation, as necessary
- Coordinated reinsurance reporting as required
- Interfaced with claimants on our bonds to investigate, evaluate and ultimately resolve claims on our bonds
Associate Attorney
Macdonald Devin
Dallas
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Drafted legal documents and pleadings for various cases.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Prepared clients for depositions and court appearances.
- Argued motions to various courts
- Advised clients as to the best course of action
Associate Attorney
Canterbury Law Firm
Dallas
10.2006 - 01.2010
- Drafted legal documents and pleadings for various cases.
- Managed and executed mass document review projects
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Prepared clients for depositions and court appearances.
- Argued motions to various courts
- Represented General Contractors, Subcontractors, Owners and Materials Suppliers in various construction-industry related disputes
Education
J.D. - Law
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 08.2003 - 05.2006
BBA - Finance
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TX 08.1998 - 05.2002
Jim Ned High School
Tuscola, TxSkills
- Mentoring and management of team members and employees
- Risk and mitigation strategy
- Communication with internal and external parties/stakeholders
- Legal analysis and claims management
Certification
- Law License; State Bar of Texas, 2006 to present
- Adjuster's License; Texas Department of Insurance (and roughly twenty other states) 2012 to present
Affiliations
- Father of three boys (14, 12 and 8)
- Part-time baseball and basketball coach, full-time Director of Homework and Studies in my home
Timeline
Vice-President, Senior Surety Claims Counsel
Markel
04.2018 - Current
Surety Claims Counsel
Zurich North America
05.2012 - 04.2018
Associate Attorney
Macdonald Devin
01.2011 - 05.2012
Associate Attorney
Canterbury Law Firm
10.2006 - 01.2010
J.D. - Law
Texas Tech University
08.2003 - 05.2006
BBA - Finance
Hardin Simmons University
08.1998 - 05.2002
Jim Ned High School