BRADFORD WILDE, AIC
Avon, CT ***01
adkjt0@r.postjobfree.com
STRENGTHS:
Experienced and Highly Motivated National General Adjuster
SKILLS SUMMARY
Highly proficient in investigating, negotiating and resolving commercial
and industrial losses primarily in the $20mm - $130mm range. Excellent interpersonal
skills leading to positive claims resolutions. Extensive experience in the power and
refining industries Extensive experience in all aspects of boiler & machinery losses.
Effective problem solver: with the ability to prioritize and manage heavy workflow
without direct supervision. Highly experienced in managing all relevant experts
including counsel. Team motivated to achieve claims resolutions and company goals.
Skilled in analyzing coverage including standard and manuscript policies.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Technical Specialist 4/2015 to Present
Travelers Boiler & Machinery Claims
Gained experience in many forms of heavy industrial equipment; transformers, switchgear, all types of boilers, heavy duty HVAC chillers up to 100 tons, presses, extruders, CHC machines and many other types of specialty equipment. Experienced in coordinating counsels, subject experts, accountants and experienced broker advocates and demanding insureds. Expert in identifying subrogation and salvage potential and assigning company experts for further pursuit. Experienced in maintaining heavy volume claims meeting company policy and procedures. Expert in interpretation of ISO and manuscript policy provisions, conditions, limitations and endorsements.
General Adjuster 04/2013 to 11/2014
LaMarche Associates
Experienced General Adjuster servicing the MA, CT & NJ markets
Effectively managing high volume homeowner’s and condominium claims
National General Adjuster 4/2006 to 10/2012
William Kramer Associates Avon, CT
National General Adjuster servicing the US Domestic market with minimal supervisory oversight.
Highly experienced in Power Plants handling claims to facilities fired by Coal, Coal Gasification, Natural Gas, Wind & Geothermal Energy. Experienced in adjusting claims in the $20mm - $130mm range.
Experienced in handling Product Recall and Builder’s Risk policies. Handled losses to Chemical and Petrochemical refineries and Natural Gas Processing facilities. Extensively familiar with Domestic and International Market Claims, leading Market Meetings in the US and UK. Adjusted three losses at US military facilities and obtained top Secret classified clearance. Experienced in managing experts and working with cause and origin & subrogation attorneys. Trained to interpret policy provisions and advise coverage in diverse policy forms.
General Adjuster 2/2004 to 2/2006
Namnoum & Associates Hartford, CT
Adjusted Large Homeowners fires and Mid-sized Commercial Losses. Responsibilities
included successful negotiations between Insured & Insurers. Gained experience in
dispute resolution.
Senior Claims Adjuster 2/2001 to 2/2004
Crawford & Company Glastonbury, CT
Adjusted Homeowner’s and small Commercial losses.
Experience with Third Party & Liability losses and investigations. Excellent experience with Independent claims handling
Senior Property Claims Adjuster 1/1999 to 2/2001
Allstate Insurance Company Newington, CT
High volume Personal Property Claims
Excellent Insurer experience in handling claims involving scope, estimating and negotiating claims
EDUCATION
Franklin & Marshall College
1979 - 1980
Two-year study of Economics
President Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity, Varsity Lacrosse
Loomis Chaffee
Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Lacrosse
Awards and Captain of Football and Lacrosse
1975 - 1979
CERTIFICATIONS
Associates in Claims AICPCU
Certifications;
Petroleum Refining Colorado School of Mines
Economics of Petroleum Refining Colorado School of Mines
Introduction to Turbine Operations Siemens On-Line Course