Insurance Medical

Brett Westlake

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Pittsburgh, PA 15216

814-***-****

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Experience:

Senior Claims Adjuster

Allstate Insurance

October 2009 - present

. Conducted timely coverage analysis

. Investigated each claim by promptly contacting the appropriate parties

to determine the extent of liability, damages and possible negligence

contribution

. Verified the nature and extent of reported injuries

. Directly negotiated claim settlements with legal counsel

. Supervised defense counsel by developing litigation plans, directing

discovery and attending legal proceedings to ensure effective

resolution with the lowest cost to the company and customer

satisfaction

. Monitored and adjusted loss and expense reserves

. Independent arbitrator for Arbitration Forums

Independent Consultant

September 2007 - October 2009

. Evaluated, monitored and reviewed injury claim files for defense and

plaintiff attorneys for settlement purposes of auto, general liability

and commercial injury claims

. Determined if any additional materials were needed to complete an

evaluation for submission to carriers, defense counsel or discovery

deadlines

. Negotiated settlement of injury claims with third and first party

carriers

Senior Casualty Specialist

Progressive Insurance

September 2000 - September 2007

. Monitored an inventory of over 180 claim and litigation files with

over 10 million dollars in claim reserves, in varying stages of

settlement, including: civil litigation, under insured and uninsured

arbitration, binding high/low arbitration and meditations

. Directed and advised defense counsel in the conduct of civil suits and

uninsured and under insured arbitration

. Evaluated medical documentation and negotiated settlements of large

limit injury claims including fatalities, severe fractures, scarring,

and soft tissue injuries

. Negotiated fair and accurate settlements directly with insured,

claimants or their legal representatives

. Attended depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and

all other legal proceedings

. Established and reviewed files to confirm proper indemnity and

expense reserving

. Obtained and interviewed medical specialists, witnesses, insureds,

claimants, employers and police officers to compile and analyze

information

. Identified questionable aspects of a claim and made referrals to

private investigators, accident reconstructionists and medical

examiners

Claims Adjuster - Property and Casualty

Progressive Insurance

June 1996 - September 2000

. Investigated and analyzed the extent of liability concerning losses

and damages to the company's insureds

. Determined correct policy interpretation and available coverages

. Investigated and appraised damages to vehicles, including structural,

suspension, frame and sheet metal damage

. Pursued options for replacement parts, guided vehicles through the

repair process and negotiated costs with body shop repair facilities

. Appraised and negotiated total losses of vehicles

. Investigated the loss of theft and burned vehicles utilizing fluid

testing, steering column damage and accelerate testing

Various positions in Restaurant and Hotel Management

November 1994 - March 1996

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, 1994 Mercyhurst College Erie, PA

Professional Licenses:

Pennsylvania Notary Public

State of New Hampshire Insurance Claim Adjuster License

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