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Johnson City, Tn, Us

Remote

- Adjust auto liability, products liability, and premises liability claims for Pennsylvania Manufacturers Indemnity Company (PMAIC).- Perform general claims management tasks under limited supervision, including: drafting coverage position letters, utilizing internal and external online resources to investigate claims, draft reports of claim status and handling recommendations, and other claims-related functions.- Collaboration with insureds, agents, brokers, and other stakeholders to provide claims strategy and education where appropriate.- Contribution towards ongoing training and development of new hires and junior team members.- Recognition from clients for producing clear and concise claims reporting with logical recommendation rationale.

Remote

- Adjust claims involving mass tort litigation for long-tail asbestos bodily injury claims across legacy policies for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC). - Perform analysis of policy portfolios across multiple policy years, draft coverage letters, creation of Excel spreadsheets to track coverage layers and policy exhaustion, analysis of defense spending billing reports, generation of reserve recommendations based on aggregate lawsuit information from multiple jurisdictions, and settle claims within prescribed authority level.- Collaboration with national coordinating counsel, local defense counsel, and co-carrier claims adjusters to discuss litigation trends, resolve cost sharing agreements, and develop general litigation strategy.

Irvine, Ca

- Responsible for management and coordination of moderate to complex habitational projects for residential apartment communities as part of the Risk Management Department at Western National Group.- Develop and draft mitigation plan for internal stakeholders to allow contractors to complete asbestos abatement, mold remediation, pest treatment, and/or general construction based on reported hazard.- Development of asbestos abatement tracking system for all residential apartment communities in the company portfolio, including digital display of known hazardous materials and historic abatement projects.- Collaborated with management to develop environmental health and safety plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Research and dissemination of regulatory updates and internal policy changes to internal stakeholders- Completion of other special projects in response to business needs; participation in real estate acquisition due diligence, reconciling yearly environmental remediation budgets, and small claims court defense appearances.- Recognition from management and peers by way of several company awards.

Irvine, Ca

- Adjust excess and surplus lines general liability claims for Colony Specialty Insurance Company.- Responsible for drafting coverage position letters, conducting liability investigations, evaluation and adjustment of reserves, and negotiating settlements of claims within designated authority level.- Collaboration with unit manager and area vice president to develop strategies to address coverage and liability investigation concerns.

Santa Ana, Ca

- Adjust non-litigated contractors’ liability, premises liability, and canine liability with a third-party administrator for manuscript policies underwritten by Lloyd’s of London syndicates.- Responsible for drafting coverage position letters, conducting liability investigations, evaluation of reserves, and drafting claim reports with resolution strategy to client for approval.- Development of claims management strategy with unit supervisor and claims counsel to ensure adherence to special handling instructions set forth by underwriting syndicate.- Successfully employ time management strategies to maximize productivity to meet billable hour goals.

Aliso Viejo, Ca

- Adjust non-litigated property damage and bodily injury auto claims for multiple clients as part of a third-party claims administrator.- Perform general claims management tasks, including: coverage reviews, liability investigations, taking statements, coordinating and reviewing auto appraisal reports, settlement and subrogation demand reviews, pursuing subrogation recoveries, reserve adjustments, and negotiating settlements with attorneys, adjusters, and claimants.- Successfully completed a claims apprentice program with the company, resulting in regular increases in claim complexity and authority. Internally recruited for a large dedicated client program based on performance and peer recognition.- Assisted dedicated client with special project involving electronic conversion and regular tracking of historical coverage claim file documentation.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration

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