Liability Claims
Resume:
Frank J. Papandrea
Brick NJ *****
a5umli@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
Striving to be the best at what I do by accepting challenges and expanding my base of
knowledge in the Insurance field. Experienced Liability Adjuster with excellent settlement
negotiation skills. Knowledgeable with legal Terminology and can communicate well with
defense and plaintiff Attorneys.
Employment History:
2006-2007 Interstate Motor Carrier Agency Freehold, NJ
Claims Manager
Managed a claims unit handling Freight/Cargo claims for large Commercial accounts in the tri-state area. Completed monthly reports for Underwriting and Accounting departments. Provided detailed reports to Insured's with recommendations for improvements, thereby reducing claims for the year
2003-2006 GAB Robins, NA Trenton, NJ
Senior Claims Representative
Handled large losses with nationally based clientele, defense counsels, responsible for the direct handling of General Liability/Auto Cases for National accounts. Handled cases from inception to conclusion. Directed and controlled defense on legal referrals. Successfully negotiate settlements with claimants and or their attorney
1998-2003 The Proformance Insurance Company, Freehold NJ
Liability Technical Specialist
Managed to conclusion claims with both high level of potential exposure as well as significant injuries with the majority of claims in suit venued in the tri-state area.
1995-1998 Selective Insurance Co. Trenton NJ
Claims Management Specialist
Home based office Multi-line adjuster handling a pending of over 200 files. Assigned appraisers and completed liability investigations on all claims. Successfully negotiated settlements with insured's and claimants.
1991-1995 Home State Insurance Co. Shrewsbury NJ
Claims Supervisor
Supervised a Multi-line claim unit. Completed training for coverage issues and identifying fraudulent claims.
1986-1991 Royal Insurance Co. Freehold, NJ
Claims Representative
Handled commercial and personal multi-line claims. Successfully completed various
development/training programs in the claims field. Responsible for the daily management of claims consisting of New Jersey Title 59, GL, AL, PD
1983-1986 U.S.F&G Mineola, NY
Claims Supervisor
Supervised a claims unit handling commercial and personal lines claims. Responsible for reporting and handling fatality claims to Home Office. Attended pre-trial hearings with defense council
1981-1983 Underwriters Adjusting Co. ( UAC) Brooklyn, NY
Claims Representative
Handled first and third party personal line auto claims. Handled cases from inception to conclusion. Assigned and controlled outside auto appraisers
Education:
1979-1981 The College of Insurance New York City, NY
Principals of Insurance/Property and Casualty
Certifications:
Completed training and development courses in Basic Casualty and Property Appraisal, Claims
Law/Legal Principles, Advanced Casualty, Supervisory training and Catastrophic Loss Handling.
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