KARL E. KNISELEY III

Email: ad0hnw@r.postjobfree.com / Ph: 805-***-****

EXPERIENCE

Adjust construction defect, general liability, bodily injury and various other claims.

Analyze complex coverage issues through continued life of claim.

Exposure analysis of applicable state laws and statutes, policies and procedures.

Negotiate claims with third parties, co-carriers and various counsel to claim resolution.

Manage expert and defense costs within projected budgets.

Maintain effective communication with insureds, various clients and senior management.

Oversight of construction projects - coordination of labor/materials/permits and subcontractors.

Sales, marketing, business development, finance, operations, R&D and manufacturing.

WORK HISTORY

Supervisor – Town of Castle Rock, Castle Rock, CO. Supervise daily operations of parks and recreation pickleball activities to ensure the highest standards of safety and community engagement. Worked with a team of dedicated staff, coordinated programs, tournaments and oversaw the efficient use of resources to enhance recreational experiences for residents; 2023 - present.

Founder – Kniseworks LLC, Castle Rock, CO. Founder of company. Kniseworks has developed two new patent pending products. The most prominent product is The Cozy Toezy, which is the only “dynamic” erectable bedsheet riser in the market. Duties include complete oversight of business development, product development, product testing, finance, operations, sales and marketing; 2021 - present.

Project Manager / Estimator - Andraos Construction Company, Highlands Ranch, CO. Responsible for soliciting new and additional business while guiding multiple projects from initial contact and conception to completion. Estimate materials and man hours to project actuals and provide proposals in solicitation of new business while achieving $1.2M in sales; 2020 - 2021.

GL Claims Specialist - Builders Insurance Group, Atlanta, GA. Responsible for handling highly complex litigated Construction Defect claims with a wide range of exposure via General Liability policies written through various insurance carriers under Builders Insurance Group; 2018 - 2020.

Claims Examiner - West Coast Casualty Services, Westlake Village, CA. Responsible for handling highly complex litigated Construction Defect claims with a wide range of exposure via General Liability policies written through First Mercury Insurance Company; 2015 - 2018.

Insurance Agent – New York Life, Woodland Hills, CA. Financial professional responsible for presenting products and generating sales related to life insurance, annuities, 401k rollovers, Long Term Care, health insurance, retirement care, retirement income, and final expenses; 2015.

Senior Claims Specialist - ACE Insurance, Chatsworth, CA. Responsible for handling highly complex litigated Construction Defect claims for General Liability policies written through several insurance carriers to include IUIC, ACE, Westchester Specialty; 2013 - 2014.

General Examiner - Blair & Company, Valencia, CA. Responsible for handling all lines for 1st and 3rd party claims written through Underwriters/Lloyds of London primarily addressing Construction Defect Litigation, Property/Casualty, Product liability and Bodily Injury claims; 2010 – 2013.

General Adjuster - Crawford Technical Services, Tarzana, CA. Responsible for handling Construction & Defect claims, Bodily Injury and Product Liability claims through General Liability policies written under Illinois Union Insurance Company; 2008 - 2010.

Senior Claims Specialist III - Zurich Insurance, Woodland Hills, CA. Responsible for handling highly complex Construction & Defect claims for General Liability policies written through Steadfast insurance Company; 2005 - 2008.

Claims Examiner - West Coast Casualty Services, Simi Valley, CA. Primarily responsible for handling Construction & Defect claims for General Liability policies written through Zurich Specialties London and Steadfast Insurance Company; 2003 - 2005.

Claims Supervisor - Platinum Claims Services, Camarillo, CA. Responsible for the hiring, training and monitoring of adjusters in non-standard auto claims for several insurance carriers, while assisting in the oversight of daily operations and promoted to Underwriting Manager; 2000 - 2003.

Claims Adjuster - Explorer Insurance Co, Santa Clarita, CA. Responsible for the handling of personal auto and commercial lines claims, while assisting in the training of new hires and temporary employees. 1999 - 2000.

Claims Adjuster - 20th Century Insurance Co, Woodland Hills, CA. Responsible for investigating, evaluating and negotiating auto claims while achieving the highest monthly percentage of negotiated bodily injury settlements per branch; 1998 - 1999.

Insurance Sales Representative - CareAmerica 65+ Insurance, Woodland Hills, CA. Responsible for initiating, developing and seeding sales for Southern California Medicare; 1997 – 1998.

EDUCATION

University of California Irvine – BA – May 1992

University of Colorado Boulder - Cybersecurity Introductory Course - Oct. 23

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - 2023

*Pursuing CompTIA Security+

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