HENRIETTA WINDHAM
**** ************ **. ****** ******, FL 33543
E-mail: *********.*******@*****.***
Cell Phone 210-***-****
EXPERIENCE
Continental Staffing, Inc.
Tampa, FL
Claims Specialist II (Contract)
August 2013 to November 2013
Adjust Homeowners claims. Provide exceptional customer service by
assisting customers through difficult situations. Verify coverages and
investigate losses by gathering pertinent information. Take recorded
statements, obtaining appraisals, estimates, photographs, etc. Set
reserves and monitor, document all decisions, correspondence, reports and
discussions that occur during the investigation.
Deny coverage where coverage does not exist. Settle and pay claims within
assigned authority limits. Complete claims by evaluating the loss and
settling the claim.
Full Time Caregiver
Birmingham, AL
May 2008 to May 2012
Care for elderly parent with Alzheimer's and other medical problems.
Zurich North America Insurance Company
Tampa, FL
Claims Specialist II
April 2006 to May 2008
Handel claims of moderate complexity for Commercial Property, Small
Business and Builders Risk Property claims to prompt and equitable
conclusion.
Conduct proper investigation, set adequate reserves and perform
expeditious adjustment of claims within policy and corporate guidelines.
Monitor work of outside vendors contributing to the adjustment process.
Negotiate the disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their
legal representatives while recognizing and implementing alternative means
of resolution.
Use diary system for systematic tracking and processing of claims. Apply
technical knowledge and human relations skills to effect fair and prompt
disposal of the claims to contribute to a reduced loss ratio.
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HENRIETTA WINDHAM
1300 Throckmorton Dr. Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
E-mail: *********.*******@*****.***
Cell Phone 210-***-****
Poe Financial Group, dba Mariah Claims Services
Tampa, FL
Homeowners Personal Property Catastrophic Examiner and Team Leader
February 2005 to April 2006
Outside inspection of homeowners personal property claims using Xactimate
system for appraisal of damages. Review coverages and endorsements,
evaluate loss to property secure information and determine liability if
any.
Review diary, resolve complaint calls and provide technical support for a
team of (8) resident field adjusters in South Florida.
EDUCIATION/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation\Tampa, FL
Certified Citizens CAT Program, 2013
Santa Fe College\Gainseville, FL
Accredited Claims Adjuster Certificate
Hillsborough Community College\Tampa, FL
All Lines Insurance (5-20) Adjuster License
. Walker County State Trade School\Walker County, AL
Business Education Certificate
SUMMARY
Claims adjuster/examiner with a total of fourteen years experience.
Presently license (5-20) All Lines Independent Adjuster in the state of
Florida. Exceptional customer service skills, excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, ability to adapt in fast pace environment. Experience
in investigating, negotiating Multi-line and Multi-state
Personal/Commercial Property claims, Personal Auto and Motor Truck Cargo
claims. Strong work ethic and attention to details. Knowledge of how to
establish the cost of a loss and to reserve that amount for eventual
resolution. Experience in making continuous and consistent telephone
follow-up in challenging situations. Proactively provide claim information
to all involve parties.