General Liability Medical Specialist

STEPHEN DAVEGGIA, AIC

**** ******** **. *******, **. 19067

Cell Phone Number 267-***-****

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PERSONAL EVALUATION

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Innovative and assertive attitude. Persistent and aggressive problem-solving techniques. Ability to analyze, organize, and interact effectively under pressure. Strong commitment to detail. High level of motivation. Receptive to new concepts. Over twenty years’ experience in the insurance industry.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

2021 to Present, AVP Claims

Responsibilities include all the below duties. I oversee two claims representatives who manage multiple lines of

coverage.

2014 to 2021, NIP Management Services

Senior Litigation Specialist

Responsibilities include:

Management of complex professional liability claims brought against public entities under New Jersey Title 59, including Employment Practice, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Public Official claims, and all claims dealing with Civil Right Violations.

Current pending of approximately 125 claims. In addition, have presently assumed a managerial role due to a vacancy and am responsible for the review and assignment of all new claims. Works closely with the claims team to assure that the claims are handled properly and to assure the member and/or claimants are treated fairly and with respect.

Recommends and approves initial reserves and investigation strategies.

Works directly with the excess carriers and attends nearly all mediations and arbitrations on cases under my management.

Recommends and utilizes various alternate disputes methods to settle cases fairly and accurately.

Works diligently and effectively with outside counsel and sets effective litigation management protocols on all assigned cases.

Key participant of the Employment Practices Liability committee for the joint insurance fund.

Works closely with the accounting department and the underwriting department to assure recovery of funds from the excess carriers.

Works with the underwriting department and assists with various coverage endorsements that require state approval and filings.

Participates in marketing meetings for new and renewal clientele.

2008 to 2014, Inservco Insurance Services (Penn National Insurance Company)

Commercial General Liability and Title 59 Liability Team Leader.

Responsibilities included:

Supervision of the General Liability and Title 59 Unit consisting of five claims representatives, a claim assistant, and a clerical person.

Responsible for the daily monitoring and reviewing of Commercial General Liability, Auto and Title 59 claim files.

Handled claims for specific complex accounts with a pending of approximately 250 claims. The files included various lines of coverage.

Reviewed the exposure, identified the proper line of coverage and recommended reserves for each new claim.

Assigned and directed defense counsel, establishing litigation management protocols and a specific strategy for disposition of the claim.

Assisted with the marketing of our services to potential new clients.

2002 to 2008, Progressive Insurance Company

Litigation Specialist

Tasks included:

Investigated, evaluated, and negotiated all type of complex Auto Liability exposures.

Managed and evaluated disputed coverage, liability, and damage issues.

Directed defense counsel on litigated claims.

Responsible for reporting high exposure losses to claims manager.

Assisted with the team member education and the development of associate claim representatives.

Received Pennsylvania Physical Damage Appraisal License while employed with Progressive Insurance Company.

1993 to 2002, Penn National Insurance Company

Commercial General Liability and Auto Claims Representative

Responsible for handling a variety of claims from inception to conclusion, including fieldwork as warranted.

Accomplishments include successful completion of the AIC courses ‘Introduction to Claims’, AIC 33, AIC 34, AIC 35 and AIC 36 plus various other insurance seminars given by the Insurance Alliance Institute.

Investigated claims, analyzing, and evaluating information, and negotiating fair settlements.

Assigned special large accounts to act as a liaison between the agents, claims representative and underwriting.

Participated in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mediation with the defense counsel.

Negotiated bodily injury settlements directly with plaintiff attorneys handling files in NY. NJ. and Pa.

Handled New Jersey Unsatisfied Claim Judgment claims. Skills include Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ECHO (Electronic Claims Handling Program).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Management and Organization Behavior. Rider University.

Paralegal Certification, Certificate of Graduation in General Paralegal Program, NATTS Accredited. Mainline

Paralegal Institute.

Certificate of Achievement. Certificate of Achievement from Vale National in Automotive Estimatics.

Skills include Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ECHO (Electronic Claims Handling Program).

Pennsylvania and New Jersey Real Estate License (License held by Coldwell Bankers)

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