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▪ Develop litigation plans with defense counsel and provide oversight for first party claims in litigation to conclusion. ▪ Review documents produced in discovery and follow up on additional investigation as necessary. ▪ Coordinate with adjusting companies, engineers, consultants, and experts as necessary during the litigation process. ▪ Attend mediations, depositions, and trials as needed.

▪ Develop litigation plans with defense counsel and provide oversight for first party claims in litigation to conclusion. ▪ Review documents produced in discovery and follow up on additional investigation as necessary.▪ Coordinate with adjusting companies, engineers, consultants, and experts as necessary during the litigation process.▪ Attend mediations, depositions, and trials as needed.

▪ Evaluated and settled large loss personal lines and surplus lines property claims, including the use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or appraisal as needed.▪ Created and facilitated Claims Department training, including coordination with engineering firms, fire investigators, contractors, and other vendors for training sessions.▪ Analyzed claim files for monthly quality assurance.▪ Reviewed and approved claim reserves and payments.▪ Field handling of CAT claims following Hurricane Irma.

▪ Provided claim handling services to policyholders for various insurance carriers.▪ Settled personal lines property claims including review and approval of estimates, evaluation, and negotiation, including the use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and appraisal.▪ Settled claims in litigation with retained Counsel as needed.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Claims Specialist II, Property Phone Unit ▪ Provided claim handling services to policyholders via telephone.▪ Reviewed estimates, applied appropriate policy coverages, and utilized best claims practices to evaluate, negotiate, and settle property claims.▪ Participated in training and development of newly hired claims associates.Property Master Claims Representative National Catastrophe Team (NAT CAT)▪ Investigated and settled personal lines property damage claims via face-to-face interaction with policyholders. Property Senior Claims Representative National Catastrophe Call Back Unit (CBU)▪ Provided catastrophe claim handling services to policyholders in multiple regions via telephone.Property Claims Representative Immediate Settlement Unit (ISU)▪ Investigated and settled personal lines property claims for multiple regions via telephone.▪ Provided on-site support and customer service in Biloxi, MS following Hurricane Katrina.Casualty Claims / Medical Claims Representative Florida Non-Injury Liability / PIP Claims▪ Investigated, evaluated, and settled non-injury personal auto liability claims via telephone.▪ Evaluated Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Medical Payments claims for eligibility, medical necessity, and appropriateness of charges.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government