Abel Ruiz Email & Phone Number

Glendale, California, United States

Ontario, Ca

Formerly Esurance

Review, coordinate and investigate assigned questionable claims. Responsible for producing quality investigations regardless of the ultimate outcome. Responsible for establishing meaningful relationships with claims managers, associates, and appraisers while providing training and guidance as needed. Work with internal associates in both California and ArizonaResponsible for reporting questionable claims activity to local agencies including NICB, Department of Insurance and law enforcement.

Ontario, California

Began as a Special Investigator II, promoted to Senior Special Investigator and subsequently promoted to a Temporary Special Investigation Unit Manager while Liberty and Safeco SIU mergeroccurred. Managed 7 investigators located throughout California.Reviewed and directed the investigation and file handling of hundreds of questionable files a month including facilitating round table discussions. Directed the use of coverage counsel, controlled legal fees, reviewedlegal recommendations and helped decide the claims final outcome. Responsible for reporting questionable claims activity to local agenciesincluding NICB, Department of Insurance and law enforcement

Pomona, Ca

Began as Multi-line Adjuster, promoted to Special Investigator I, II, Senior and subsequently to Special Investigation Unit Manager. Managed 8 investigators located throughout California and Nevada.Reviewed and directed the investigation and file handling of hundreds of questionable claims a month including the ultimate decision on resolution. Generated referrals on suspect claims and pursued Department of Insurance and District Attorney involvement in promoting the prosecution of the cases presented. Directed the use of coverage counsel, controlled legal fees, reviewed legal recommendations, and decided the claims final outcome. Jointly responsible for mandated Department of Insurance training of company’s personnel in issues related to insurance fraud.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice And Corrections

Minor, Public Administration

Associate Of Science - As, Administration Of Justice