OBJECTIVE:  To find temporary full time employment handling catastrophic losses to home and businesses.

INSURANCE WORK HISTORY

June 2006 – March 2008, Travelers Insurance Company

Field Property Claims Representative

Responsible for full cycle claims handling in Denver metro area including homes and businesses experiencing damage from water, hail, wind, fire, lightning, theft and vandalism. Conduct complete inspection and investigation of claim from start to finish including interpreting policy for coverage. Utilize Xactimate software to write estimate, explain coverage, denials and settlement to insureds.

September 2005 – May 2006, Insurance Overload, Boulder Claims (TPA for ICAT)
Temporary Claim Examiner

Responsible for all administrative functions related to settlement of commercial losses due to hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Explained coverage determinations to insureds, processed and approved settlement payments and drafted and explained all written correspondence with insureds.

January 2002 – June 2005, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Senior Claims Representative 10/03 – 6/05 (Human Resource Services Specialist, 1/02 -10/03)

Responsible for full cycle claims handling in Denver metro area including homes and businesses experiencing damage from water, hail, wind, fire, lightning, theft and vandalism. Conduct complete inspection and investigation of claim from start to finish including interpreting policy for coverage. Utilize Xactimate software to write estimate, explain coverage, denials and settlement to insureds.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Xactimate
• VIA
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel

EDUCATION

KalamazooCollege

Bachelor of Arts