Insurance Years Experience

Brenda Schneider

Email: ********@************.***

Address:

City: Gainesville

State: FL

Zip: 32608

Country: USA

Phone: 936-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Experienced, self motivated claims adjuster with 24 years experience. Looking to relocate back to Texas. Extensive knowledge of the claims handling process and settling property damage, bodily injury and homeowners liability claims. Experience in handling claims once they have gone into litigation. Able to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from GED, Houston TX 1/2001 to 5/1972 (GED)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Experienced, self motivated claims adjuster with 24 years experience. Looking to relocate back to Texas. Extensive knowledge of the claims handling process and settling property damage, bodily injury and homeowners liability claims. Experience in handling claims once they have gone into litigation. Able to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

Highlights

All lines adjuster State of Texas since 1989

Managed claims department

Owned and operated independent adjusting firm

Trained in AIS injury solutions

Accomplishments

22 years of handling claims in Houston area

Familiar with reputation of many plaintiff firms and medical providers in the Houston area and able to use the information in making claims handling decisions.

Experienced in face to face contact with clients and the importance of expediting the settlement of an injury claim before an attorney is retained.

Experience

June 2010 to Current

Nationwide Insurance Gainesville, FL

Master Claims Representative

Specialize in complex casualty claims. Adjust serious exposure claims requiring investigation, liability evaluation and negotiation. Oversee control and supervision of suit files to conclusion and oversee the activities of defense council. Investigate and effectively resolves personal lines liability claims via telephone. Responsible for the disposition of claims in accordance with prescribed authority and according to best claims practices.

May 2002 to July 2010

Nationwide Insurance Houston, TX

Master Claims representative

Handle to conclusion all assigned claims with little to no direction and oversight. Make decisions within delegated authority to settle claims. Utilized various methods of settlement in those cases where warranted. Open, close and adjust reserves in accordance with company practices designed to ensure reserve adequacy.

January 2000 to March 2002

Amco Insurance Houston, TX

Claims Manager

Responsible for overseeing the work of Eight Bodily injury adjusters. Advised and assisted in making decisions on files. Also responsible for overseeing the work of the property damage managers. Maintained and insured that staff maintained current knowledge of insurance and applicable product/service; court decisions which may impact the claims function; current guidelines in the claims function; and policy changes and modifications. Attended various seminars and/or training sessions to help keep office knowledge up to date.

March 1996 to February 2000

Adjusting for You Independently Magnolia, TX

Owner of independent adjusting firm

Handled settlement of Property Damage, Collision and Bodily Injury claims. Also handled Commercial General Liability and Products liability claims. Managed and trained employees to handle claims processes.

June 1989 to January 1996

Huey Littleton Claims Houston, TX

Field Adjuster

Investigated and settled claims for property damage and bodily injury. Handled scene investigation to determine liability and contributing factors for an accident. Maintained current knowledge of local industry repair procedures and local market pricing to assist in the settlement of property damage claims.

July 1987 to June 1989

Cigna Insurance Houston, TX

Subrogation Adjuster

Investigated claims for possible avenues of recovery. Handled claims negotiations with other insurance companies in order to recover funds paid out by the company as well as the Insured's deductibles. Handed over to legal if litigation was required for recovery.

Personal Information

Hobbies include

Volunteering in my community

Golfing

Spending time with my Grandchildren

Community Service

I volunteer in my community with Elder Care of Alachua, delivering Meals on Wheels, I also volunteer with United Way and go to children's schools and paint, clean up, gardening etc.

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