Keith Melanson Email & Phone Number

Remote

Remote Desk Position

Commercial General Liability Adjuster with duties as listed in prior position noted

Worcester, Massachusetts

• Investigating claims for Commercial General Liability Property Damage• Contacting claimant parties and legal representatives to negotiate final settlements for claims involving all facets of property damage• Investigating multiple coverage issues for determination in conjunction with legal counsel and underwriting groups• Writing several formal correspondences, including coverage denials and state specific required statutory letters• Performing detailed contract analysis for determinations of coverage and risk transfer opportunities• Handling Property Damage Exposures, including Litigation matters on exposures up to $500,000.• Working with legal counsel on litigation budget estimates and cost-effective litigation strategy• Licensed currently and/or claim handling capabilities in the following states: MA, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, NH, NM, NC, OK, RI, SC, TX, VT, WV, WY, OH, WA, OR, MI, MN, NY, NJ, AL, IN, PA, VA• Providing mentoring and onboarding support to all new OPD adjusters• Utilized as subject matter expert on variety of company initiatives• Initiating and responding to inter-company arbitrations regarding subrogation initiatives

Webster, Ma

• Negotiated liability exposures with claimants, attorneys, and claimant carriers on behalf of policyholders• Educated and assisting the insured on claimants' policy and the claims process• Efficiently resolved issues of bodily injury claims• Worked cooperatively with claimants or insureds to arrange vehicle inspections• Assisted and participating in the collection and gathering of data and informationfor cases that will appear in court for various reasons• Negotiated settlements for bodily injuries as a result of an accident either directlywith the claimant or with the claimant's attorney• Analyzed case files for clients in order to determine the level of loss andcompensation• Participated in the organization's insurance adjuster training program, including autoappraiser training• Stayed up-to-date with the latest auto repair information, trends, or techniques.

Set up online vendor program for Satellite Television reseller to cut overhead costs and installation overhead. Use of satellite only, and other e-tailers to facilitate equipment and programming sales in Multi State venue.