Doug Stewart

**** ****** ***** ** *******, Florida 32773

321-***-****

Email: ad4fy3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

With 20 years of experience adjusting claims in various aspects, my experience allows for diversity in the insurance claims environment. My qualifications are based on quality assessments, customer and client service, detail oriented, and employer commitment.

Employment History

Sierra Claim Services, New York, NY

General Liability & Casualty Adjuster 6/2013-Present

Field and desk investigation of assigned files with a multiple client base involving General Liability & casualty claims, ranging from automobile liability, product liability, bodily injury, property liability, culpability, construction defects for commercial and residential construction, while enlisting structural engineering experts for faulty workmanship and materials. Manufactured products inspections, and when necessary, collection of products and provide to designated laboratory for analysis. Investigated vehicular assaults and wrongful death claims, along with Dram Shop investigations. Transferred risks to appropriate sub-contractors/carriers as warranted, via tender notices and placing various carriers on notice. Evaluate claim exposure, coverages, policy exclusions, ammendments and settlement negotiations. Working of files from open to close, providing detailed reports for client review, including full investigations, recorded statements, obtain police reports, and medical documents through HIPAA Authorizations Forms, along with mediation negotiations and attorney represented claimants. Preparation of tender notices and contact letters, check requests, as well as subrogation reviews and demand packages. Written estimates for property damages using Xactimate.

I-Claim Services Orlando, FL

Liability Claims Adjuster 4/2011-5/2013

Investigation, determine liability, and settlement of property damage, along with bodily injury claims for Avis Budget Group and Van Liner Insurance. Deal directly with policy holders, attorneys, and third-party administrators. Negotiated bodily injury settlements while obtaining medical records, police reports, recorded statements, affidavits, and review of subrogation demands. Review and approval of estimates provided by field adjusters. Prepared letters for denial, coverage shift, excess, and final report packages for clients.

Eagle Adjusting Services Noblesville, IN

Property Claims Adjuster 3/2010-4/2011

Salaried adjuster handling CAT and daily claims for property damages, assigned by multiple insurance companies, to single family homes, condominiums, and small commercial buildings. Claims included wind, hail, water backup, theft and malicious mischief.

Areas of travel included FL, GA, NJ, DE, and PA. Handled entire claim from preliminary conversations with policy holders and third parties up to closure of file.

Pilot Catastrophe Services Mobile, AL

Property Claims Adjuster 9/2005-3/2010

Independent adjuster working CAT and daily claims. Determined damages for wind versus flood. Worked extensive amount of mold claims from opening of file to closure. Pending claim load averaged 100-150 mold claims. Assigned field assignments in FL, NC, IL, NY, AL, and LA for wind and hail. Prepared estimates and negotiated settlements with contractors and third-party administrators for Allstate Insurance Company. Recruited by corporate office for handling inside daily claims.

Education

Current Licenses held in Florida-520, Georgia

AA in Culinary Arts & Management-1990-American Culinary Association

References

Available upon request

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