Liability/Construction Defect Adjuster
Resume:
BARBARA E. VINTON
***** *****’s Crossing
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
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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