Mark Yurkovich Email & Phone Number

Liberty Hill, Tx, Us

Marble Falls, Texas, Us

Troy, Michigan, Us

Danville, Il, Us

Jersey City, New Jersey, Us

• Evaluate insurance coverage based on claim report, insurance policy, applicable statutes & case law to determine if a claim can be accepted as within coverage.• Comply with all statutory & regulatory requirements in all applicable jurisdictions.• Obtain & review medical records.• Interview & correspond with claimants & witnesses; obtains & reviews police, hospital records, appraisals & repair estimates to evaluate injuries property damage; reports to client as required by contractual account instructions; varying method of investigation according to type of coverage.• Identify key issues & investigation required.• Meet detailed quality assurance standards of performance.• Obtain & maintain all required licenses, certifications, meet all continuous training & certification requirements.• Determine extent of the client’s financial exposure with respect to claims; set case reserves for use by clients & regulatory authorities.• Revise case reserves based on developments in the course of adjusting the claim.• Settle claims within assigned levels of authority as set forth in complex, detailed client account instructions.• Handle complex litigated claims with limited input from the Unit Manager & AVP.• Effectuate prompt payment (w/client’s funds) to claimants & service providers.• Select, manage defense & coverage counsel.• Select & manage experts.• Work with & provide claim-specific guidance to Field Adjusters.• Be alert to insurance fraud & implement special procedures if fraud is suspected. • Involve client in decision-making as appropriate & follow client-specific requirements for escalation when client decision-making & notification is required. • Interact successfully with co-workers.• Strong proficiency in keyboarding & data entry skills; most time spent in front of a computer entering text w/applications.• Must be able to type accurately, enter information into a computerized system.• Other duties as assigned.

● Recommend settlements for complex claims, including commercial general liability, property, first-party auto damage, liability auto damage, and bodily injury claims in all phases of coverage.● Investigate and evaluate complex homeowner and commercial property claims, including hail and windstorm claims, theft, fire, and water loss claims.

● Direct all operations of an independent claims service contracted to the Best IRS, Cunningham Lindsey, and Mercury Insurance, and other entities, with responsibility for handling all aspects of property and casualty losses ● Recommend settlements for complex claims, including general liability, property, first-party auto damage, liability auto damage, and bodily injury claims in all phases of coverage● Conduct inspections on residential, farm, and ranch properties, including exterior and roof inspections, with responsibility for supervising and training other independent contractors for Millennium Information Services● Worked as an adjuster and supervisor with the Best IRS in the State Farm Auto Claims Center, with responsibility for all phases of auto loss and total auto loss settlements and disposition of salvage, and for mentoring other Best IRS contractors by answering questions about liability issues and finalizing liability decisions● Investigate and evaluate complex homeowner property claims, including hail and windstorm claims, theft, fire, and water loss claims for Mercury Insurance Group, and review independent adjuster estimates for consistency and compliance with Mercury guidelines● Directed investigations and evaluations of a range of losses for Cunningham Lindsey, including auto, premises, product and commercial liability, property damage, and first-party loss claims

Austin, Texas, Us

● Reviewed cases to determine liability and coverage, develop a case strategy, and pursue settlement to completion on both claims with and without cap limits under the Texas Tort Claims Act● Offered guidance and instruction to adjusters and attorneys regarding the status and disposition of cases, and recommended payment of contract adjuster and attorney bills and settlement proposals● Maintained settlement authority on all types of losses including fleet auto, general liability, and large property losses for governmental entities ranging from commercial buildings to smaller residential properties

Columbus, Ohio, Us

● Provided advanced marketing support to State Auto’s middle market commercial clients with premiums generally in excess of $120,000, with responsibility for meeting with decision makers at middle market accounts, reviewing all facets of the claims process, and developing customized solutions to process all claims ● Served as an advocate for middle market commercial insureds by establishing a claims bulletin outlining all insured contacts for each line of coverage, advising and inquiring on the status of specific claims, and working directly with insureds on specific issues relating to their claims● Developed and implemented a customized claims service model for prospective middle market insureds to assist in tracking the types and frequency of specific losses● Reviewed workers’ compensation claims to identify the cause of workplace injuries and provide loss control solutions that reduced exposure from such injuries in the future, and provided quarterly, in-person instruction to insured contacts to review claims and issues related to loss control

Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Us

● Investigated and evaluated a wide range of liability losses, including auto, premises, product, commercial liability, construction defect, and inland marine cargo losses● Managed complex environmental and pollution claims, including chemical and fuel spills and wastewater/sewer backup claims● Completed full-scope investigations of damage and completed property damage estimates for a range of personal and commercial property losses, including losses relating to hail, water, foundation settlement, fire, and smoke damage

● Investigated and determined liability for a wide range of casualty liability losses for auto, premises, employer, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and harassment cases

● Performed in-depth research and review of proposed legislation relating to the statutory guidelines for cancellation, renewal, non-renewal, PIP, medical payments, and other insurance forms used in multiple states● Wrote alerts and bulletins advising insurance company clients in all assigned states explaining proposed and upcoming changes to a variety of common insurance forms