Darin Newquist, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

Managing a litigation team responsible for $300M+ reserves in active claims litigation for a Fortune 100 company. My team takes on the highest severities in claims that include commercial auto (Trucking), property, and CGL across the nation; primarily 20 states in the Midwest to the entire West Coast. We strive to exceed client expectations.

Seattle, WA

• Provided expertise on injury lawsuits/claims, policy interpretation, and addressed subsequent exposures. This includes Professional & Commercial General Liability, and Accident both throughout the Americas &.
• Drafted & implemented policy language used in our self-insured products.
• Produced Analysis & input on claims.
• Drafting SOPs for new internal claims handling, including protocols for HIPAA compliance.
• Worked directly with TPA Management & Adjuster in resolving claims appropriately & efficiently

Bothell WA

• Conducted insurance claim investigations for a 35 year family business and saved claims dollars for self insured clients.
• Washington State Independent Adjuster’s License held (now Exp.).
• Investigated worker’s compensation claims by taking in person recorded statements 24/7.
• Assisted companies handling claims internally by obtaining evidence that resulted in overall claims financial savings.

Seattle, WA

• Reported directly to the CEO. Reviewed business contracts, leases, RFP's, and ensured regulatory compliance. Integrally assisted in company human resource issues. Managed a team of 12 Q.A. Analysts who review.
• Handled a myriad of human resource issues including those coupled to federal and state laws.
• Improved communications with physicians resulting in stronger solid relationship with the medical community.
• Slashed quality assurance reporting turnaround time from ten to less than six days while significantly raising productivity.
• Expedited auditing through successful input during development of auditing tool.

Seattle, WA.

Oversaw Property & Casualty Claims Management for North America's largest senior living community provider, with over 500 communities in 44 states, and $1.3B in revenue.Managed outside Claims Adjusters handling commercial property and auto claims valued up to one million dollars. Program Lead in the development of a claim reporting and tracking system..

Bellevue, WA

Managed a staff of litigation adjusters handling approximately 500 property & casualty claims at any given time, primarily in Washington, Alaska, and British Columbia. Worked closely with defense counsel to continue mitigating risk as cases progressed to trial. Hired approximately 36 Adjusters at various skill levels, as well as directly supervised.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed a staff of up to 18 Claims Representatives handling property and casualty claims with an inventory of approximately 2000 injury claims in several states.Responsible for staffing, employee development, performance evaluations, audits, reserving, case reviews and preparing annual performance budgets.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Negotiated and settled litigated bodily injury claims in California and various other states. Investigated and resolved complex coverage issues and directed defense counsel on cases.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Investigated, negotiated and settled bodily injury claims with an inventory of approximately 150 files many of which were in litigation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Argued motions and examined/cross-examined police officers, witnesses and defendants in open court. Performed legal research, prepared briefs, and presented oral arguments in defense of motions to supress evidence. Successfully argued over 100 infraction trials in open court with a 91% conviction rate.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Drafted motions and conducted legal research for a municipality defense firm primarily in the police misconduct (civil rights) field. George Franscell is a former City Attorney for Los Angeles and pioneered the concept of 'furtive movement'. Clients include various federal, state and local law enforcement.[Firm currently is Lawrence, Beach, Allen & Choi.

Santa Ana, California, United States

Assisted clients with legal matters and documents.

Juris Doctorate, Law

B.S., Criminal Justice/Police Science