BARBARA E. VINTON

***** *****’s Crossing

Farmington Hills, MI 48331

H 248-***-****

EDUCATION

Walsh College, Troy, MI

Master of Science in Management

**** - ****

Oakland University, Rochester, MI

B.S. – Political Science

1980 - 1984

Lansing Community College

Associates Degree – Legal Assistant

1977 - 1980

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

June 2004 to

Present Coverex/First Mercury Insurance Company

Construction Defect Claim Supervisor/Claims Specialist

Manage a staff of six claim professionals in the construction

defect arena from inception through resolution. Supervision

includes the review and approval of coverage letters, reserve

adjustments and the selection of counsel. Day to day training,

guidance and supervision to staff to achieve our company’s Best

Practices.

Senior Claims Specialist – Professional Liability Lines

Exercise analytical, tactical and strategic skills to effectively

ascertain the recommended company position to pursue claim

defense or initiate settlement. Utilize solid professional skills to

effectively communicate with claimants, attorneys and other

professionals. Manage defense counsel and TPAs on a national

level.

Litigation Specialist – Commercial Lines

Analyzing coverage issues, preparation of appropriate coverage

letters. Analyze file for proper reserve. Prepare recommendation

for reserve increase and settlement authority. Strong emphasis

on property claims including construction defect. Court

appearance for settlement conferences. Attendance at

facilitations. Negotiate settlement.

July 2002 to Citizens Insurance Company

May, 2004 Litigation Specialist – Personal Lines

Analyze claim for coverage issues, preparation of appropriate

coverage letters. Analyze file for proper reserve. Prepare

recommendation for reserve increase and settlement authority.

Review and analyze medical records to support

recommendation. Court appearance for settlement conferences

and attend facilitations. Negotiate settlement.

August 2001 to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

July 2002 Paralegal for in house counsel

Preparation of legal documents in response to discovery

requests. Legal Research. Preparation of motions, case

evaluations and medical record summaries.

May 1997 to Michigan Municipal Risk Management

July 2001 Liability Claims Adjuster

Analyze claim for coverage issues, preparation of appropriate

coverage letters. Analyze file for proper reserve. Prepare

recommendation for reserve increase and settlement authority.

Review and analyze medical records to support

recommendation. Court appearance for settlement conferences

and attend facilitations. Attend city council meetings to present

settlement recommendations. Work daily with city managers and

other council members. Negotiate settlement.

April 1991 to Meadowbrook Insurance Group

May 1996 Professional Liability Claims Supervisor

Responsible for the handling of legal malpractice, accountant

malpractice and medical malpractice claims. Review, analyze

and determine coverage. Recommend reserve and settlement

authority. Negotiate settlement. Attend settlement conferences.

Review and analyze supporting documentation for

recommendation.

Adjuster License: Licensed in all States

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