Experienced insurance professional with 15-year career assessing properties, determining liabilities and negotiating settlements. Detail-oriented, observant and knowledgeable with excellent interpersonal and documentation skills. Efficiently handle high case volumes with accuracy and care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Property General Adjuster
Sedgwick Inc.
New York, NY / Naperville, IL
08.2009 - Current
Investigated insurance claims in variety of settings, such as retail establishments, private or public office buildings, commercial habilitation, hospitality, corporate facilities, transportation sites, manufacturing sites, governmental facilities, schools, clinics, or hospitals; assess loss or damage resulting from various events including, but not limited to, inclement or catastrophic weather, earthquakes, fire, vandalism, or accidents
Resolved complex commercial property losses generally in excess of $500,000 by investigating damages, negotiating adjustment of losses with corporate management, brokerage personnel, attorneys, accountants, or public adjusters representing the Insured; presents evidence in legal proceedings
Negotiated settlements with Insureds in accordance with recommended best practices
Assisted in TPA’s work with clients such as Assured World Assurance Company, AmeriTrust Group, Underwriters of London etc
Examined claim forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverage
Set loss reserves and control claim costs
Prepared reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Sedgwick Inc
Managed preferred vendors, which includes driving continuous quality improvement
Communicated adjustment recommendations to appropriate parties after determining liability
Maintained company reputation and insurance product integrity by complying with federal and state regulations and corporate quality standards
Maintained professional and technical knowledge through continuing education
Participated in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested and make sales calls and presentations.
Education
Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance
Loyola University Chicago
12.2006
Skills
Policy Interpretation
Technical knowledge
Damage Assessment
Property adjusting
Risk Assessment
Claims Processing
Coverage assessments
Report Writing
Allocating claims
Quality Control
Best Practices Implementation
Licenses Interests Skills
Assisted in MTA Sandy claim, various Turner Construction Builders’ risk projects, TGM, Yeshiva University claims, 2010 San Bruno CA Pipe Explosion, 2011 Tornado related claims in AL, TN & KS, 2012 Sandy related claims, Northern Trust Merritt Awards: April 2008, December 2008, MS Office, Excel, Word, Access, Lotus Notes, Xactimate, New York General Adjuster’s License, Texas General Adjuster’s License, Insurance, Real Estate market, Archeology, History, Very strong work ethic, sense of self-motivation, entrepreneurial spirit, well-developed ability to work with others.