Paula Creel
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Fort Wayne
State: IN
Zip: 46804
Country: USA
Phone: 260-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Meticulous claims investigator effective at collecting and analyzing data used to devise fair and cost-effective settlements, emphasizing on effective time management, cost control and mediation. Self-motivated and customer-focused. Positive attitude and exceptional problem solving skills. Licensed in multiple jurisdictions.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from New Haven High School, New Haven IN 1/2001 to 5/1978 (Business)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Meticulous claims investigator effective at collecting and analyzing data used to devise fair and cost-effective settlements, emphasizing on effective time management, cost control and mediation. Self-motivated and customer-focused. Positive attitude and exceptional problem solving skills. Licensed in multiple jurisdictions.
Highlights
Claims file management processes
Litigation resolution
Insurance fraud expertise
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Critical thinker
Sales background
Report writing
Team player
Self-directed
Decisive
Analytical
Accomplishments
Litigation
Assist attorneys daily with trial preparation, developing trial tactics and strategies, and review/organize documents for carrier consumption.
Negotiated and finalized several large, complex and expensive cases beneficial to all involved parties; client and carrier, e.g. Gulitz, et al v. Kanakuk, Gray v Oklahoma State Fair, Morelli v Yellowstone Rim Runners and Road Runners of America. Estimated $250,000 savings from reserves.
Experience
June 2000 to Current
K&K Insurance Group, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN
Senior Claims Examiner
Investigate coverage, liability and damages on multiple, complex cases, both litigated and non-litigated.
June 1992 to June 1997
K&K Insurance Group, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN
Senior Litigation Specialist
Successfully managed litigated files from inception to conclusion, whether by settlement, motion practice or trial.
April 1990 to June 1992
K&K Insurance Group, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN
Claims Examiner
Investigated and settled primarily motorsports claims.
Education
1978 New Haven High School New Haven, IN
High School Diploma Business