Barton Palmer Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca

- Collaborated with legal counsel and worked directly with clients as a claims resolution mediator.- Frequently recognized by leadership and judges for a strong track record of quick settlements and resolution. - Managed litigated and non-litigated claims according to policy, procedures, and labor code guidelines. - Worked with claimants, clients, and attorneys to clarify issues, identifyconcerns, and develop an understanding of their needs to ensure a… Show more - Collaborated with legal counsel and worked directly with clients as a claims resolution mediator.- Frequently recognized by leadership and judges for a strong track record of quick settlements and resolution. - Managed litigated and non-litigated claims according to policy, procedures, and labor code guidelines. - Worked with claimants, clients, and attorneys to clarify issues, identifyconcerns, and develop an understanding of their needs to ensure a swift resolution and settlement of the claim file. - Ensured strong quality control and a timely delivery of benefits to injured workers.- Managed ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution) files with the construction industry, Unions and Ombudsperson. Show less

Novato, Ca

- Reviewed, analyzed, and provided recommendations on complex claims.- Collaborated with and mentored new staff on claim resolution techniques and best practices.- Drafted, and negotiated settlements with subsequent filing to the Worker’s Compensation Board for approval. - Maintained a timely record of status updates, diaries and action plans.- Negotiated and settled all outstanding liens.- Participated in roundtable sessions with multiple… Show more - Reviewed, analyzed, and provided recommendations on complex claims.- Collaborated with and mentored new staff on claim resolution techniques and best practices.- Drafted, and negotiated settlements with subsequent filing to the Worker’s Compensation Board for approval. - Maintained a timely record of status updates, diaries and action plans.- Negotiated and settled all outstanding liens.- Participated in roundtable sessions with multiple parties to discuss and resolve claim issues. Show less

Novato, Ca

- Managed and mentored Claims Team of Examiners and Claim Assistants.- Hands-on management of claims issues, reserves, claim reviews, and authorizations.- Additional responsibilities to include hiring and training of staff, and performance reviews.- Assisted with various types of internal and external Claims Unit audits.