Guy Gudger

Proven professional seeking a position utilizing my extensive knowledge and experience in Property and Casualty Insurance.

Work Experience:

Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association, August 2023 to December 2023 (Contract)

Handled Insolvent claims in litigation on behalf of insolvent carriers in the state of Louisiana.

Progressive Insurance Company, March 2021 to August 2023

Senior Claim Adjuster

Responsible for handling first-party Property claims in litigation. Worked with assigned counsel in determining a strategy for resolving or preparing claims in Suit for Trial.

I served as Corporate Representative and attended Depositions and Mediations for over 100 cases.

Citizens Insurance Company, February 2019 to March 2021 (Contract)

Property Litigation Specialist

Responsible for first-party Property and AOB claims in litigation.

I served as Corporate Representative providing Depositions on behalf of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

Directed, guided, and managed pending claims in litigation. Monitored lawsuits assigned to House Counsel with the goal of settlement or preparing for Trial.

Bradley Stinson & Associates (Vendor for CPIC), November 2017 to June 2018

Property Litigation Specialist

Responsible for first-party Property and AOB claims in litigation.

I served as Corporate Representative providing Depositions on behalf of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

QBE/Homeowners Choice, September 2017 thru November 2017 (Contract)

During Hurricanes Harvey and Irma handled and settled Residential and Commercial claims.

Amerisure Insurance Company, April 2017 to August 2017 (Contract)

Commercial Auto/Property/General Liability Adjuster

Investigated, negotiated, and settled Commercial Auto BI, PD and G/L claims.

Directed and guided House Counsel on claims in litigation and attended Mediation hearings.

Wardlaw Claim Service/Crawford (Contract) June 2014 Thru March 2017

Auto Bodily Injury Adjuster

Evaluated, negotiated, and settled Attorney Rep and non-represented first and third-party Bodily Injury claims for State Farm Insurance Company.

Additionally, I handled total-loss claims for 15 states.

British Petroleum, March 2013 to March 2014 (Through Wardlaw Claim Service)

Large Loss Claims Adjuster (Temporary)

From inception to completion investigated, evaluated, and settled BP Oil spill claims presented by claimants Involving Commercial Property, Loss of Income, Business Interruption, and Personal Injury. Calculated and determined benefit amounts due individuals and Businesses.

Renfroe Claims Service, November 2012 to February 2013 (Contract)

Independent Catastrophe Property Examiner

Handled, processed, evaluated, and paid Property Damage claims caused by Wind

Damage, Hail, Flood and Tornadoes

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, July 2012 to October 2012

Property Examiner

Reviewed, evaluated, and settled Homeowner Property damage claims presented under a class action lawsuit as a result of Hurricane Gustav.

Alamo Claim Service, January 2012 to May 2012 (Contract)

Auto Adjuster

Handled and settled Auto Liability, Property and Bodily Injury claims while on assignment at State Farm Insurance Company.

Worley Catastrophe Co., June 2010 to November 2011 (Contract)

Large Loss/Environmental Catastrophe Adjuster

Worked on Large-Loss Team handling BP Oil Spill claims. Duties included handling Commercial Property and Individual Business Interruption claims.

State Farm Insurance, August 2008 to January 2009

Inside Property Adjuster

•Settled Mandatory and Prohibited-Use claims

•Scoped and settled over 1,000 Fast-Track Property and Flood claims from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav

•Prepared Property Damage estimates using Xactimate software

Cellular South, November 2006 to August 2008

Customer Service Representative

Insurance Placement Solutions/Zurich Insurance Company, November 2005 to November 2006

Commercial Property Adjuster

•Handled inside Commercial Property Damage and Flood claims

•Settled and negotiated Business Interruption claims during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.

BellSouth, November 2000 to November 2005

Sales Associate/ Team Leader

Supervised a team of 15 people

•Marketed and serviced residential accounts

•Motivated team members to reach sales goals

Direct Insurance Company, January 1999 to November 2000

Senior Claims Adjustor

Handled and settled Casualty claims in litigation

•Advised in-house counsel on claims prior to trial

Professional Staffing, June 1998 to January 1999 (Contract)

Senior Property and Casualty Adjuster

•Processed Personal Injury Protection claims

•Handled Property Damage claims Senior Claims Adjuster

State Farm Insurance, January 1998 to June 1998 (Contract)

Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

•Processed and settled catastrophe claims for Homeowners and Automobile policyholders

•Litigation Specialist

Warrior Insurance Group - Chicago, IL, May 1997 to June 1998

•Assisted Bodily Injury and Property Damage litigation in the Automobile Division

•Responsible for settling pending lawsuits

•Advised in-house counsel on cases that went to trial

The Travelers Insurance Company - Naperville, IL, May 1993 to May 1997

Senior Commercial Lines Claims Adjuster

•Investigated and settled Commercial Automobile and General Liability claims in litigation

•Assisted in-house counsel in negotiating and settling Automobile Bodily Injury and General Liability claims in litigation.

American International Adjustment Company - Naperville, IL, November 1992 to May 1993

Senior Commercial Claims Representative

•Handled Personal and Commercial Line claims

•Specialized in Automobile and General Liability claims

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Greenville College, Greenville, IL

Skills:

Licensed Adjuster in 17 states

•State Farm Property and Auto Certified

•NFIP Flood Certified

•Allstate Flood Certified

•Xactimate Trained

Information on positions held prior to 1992 available upon request.

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