General Catastrophe Insurance Adjuster, Licensed In 45 States.

CHRISTOPHER ‘KOLE OBAFUNWA, Sr.

PO. BOX *****; LAFAYETTE, LA. 70509-2080. PHONE :- 337-***-****.

E-Mail:- *******************@****.***

Insurance Adjuster Licenses in 45 States.

SKILLS - CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES :- An Accomplished 1). MANAGER / Corporate Administrator. 2). Project Manager; 3). Certified Teacher / Educator. 4). Licensed Insurance Agent { Life, Health, Property & Causality}, 5). Certified Corporate Insurance Risk Assessor; 6). Certified Corporate Insurance Risk Control Manager; 7). All Lines – Insurance PROPERTY, CASUALTY & FLOOD CLAIMS ADJUSTER. [ Catastrophe, Personal Injury, Medical, Liability, Workers Compensation, DOT related Commercial & Personal Transportation Injury Claims ]; 8). AUTO Certifications by :- Pennsylvania Auto MVPD Adjuster License - State Farm / Allstate / AmFam Property & Auto certifications for :- Auto; RV; Marine; Motor Cycle; [ Collision, Hail, Flood ], using; CC1/Audatex Computer based Estimating platforms ]. 9). Insurance Pre-Licensing & Continuing Education Instructor / Educator { Class-Room & Web related Education Training }. 10). Accredited Contractor { Residential & Commercial }. 11). Finance & Insurance Manager { Automobile & Residential & Commercial Property; 12). Tax / Accounting Management.. 13). Computer Hard & Software Systems Administrator. 14). Accredited Environmental Manager {Law, Science, Compliance, Auditor, Hazardous Materials & Waste Materials & Lending Assessor}. 15). Immigration Law Certified.

NOTE :- My 30+ years of experience in various aspects of the Insurance Industry; 16 years experience in -- ALL LINES -- Texas Home State Licensed INSURANCE ADJUSTER / PROPERTY INSPECTOR / CONSTRUCTION COST ANALYST. 24 years experience as an NFIP Licensed FLOOD INSURANCE ADJUSTER. and my acute Observatory & Analytical Skills, makes me believe; I will be the kind of a self-driven and achieving Employee that will be an asset to your Company expectations of an EXPERIENCED INSURANCE ALL LINES MANAGING / CLAIMS ADJUSTER / TRAINER.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES :

1. University of S.W. Louisiana, Lafayette; LA; B.S. "MANAGEMENT." 1985.

2. University of S.W. Louisiana, Lafayette; LA. B.S. "GENERAL BUSINESS". 1984.

3. Univ. Of S.W. LA, Lafayette; Environmental Compliance Management Certificate. 11/24/1993

4. Univ. Of S.W. LA. Lafayette; Hazardous Material Worker Training – 11/24/1993.

5. Delgado Community. College; OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations Certification.

40 Hours -- 06/27/2010.

6. South Louisiana Community College; LA. Project Management. 250 Hours. 04/13/2017.

7. LRCE TEACH EDUCATOR Teacher Certification, LA. 485 Hours. 07/13/2017.

8. INSURANCE EDUCATOR TRAINING -- A.D. BANKER & Company -- 80 Hours.

08/23/2006.

Life–Health–Property–Casualty–All Lines Property Adjuster–Loss Mitigation & Prevention.

9. Automotive Finance & Insurance Management Certification – MS. Diversified, MS.

08/14/1992.

10. Louisiana Dept. Economic Development -- Contractors Accreditation Institute;

460 Hours. 0/25/2002.

11. Louisiana Contractors Accreditation & Licensing Institute, Xactimate 28 & FEMA /

Industry Property Inspection & Cost / Estimation Software Trainings -- 645 Hours.

11/16/2017.

12. Louisiana Technical College A/C Refrigeration Certification; 08/24/2009. 60 Hours.

13. Louisiana Technical College; & Univ. Of Florida – Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Training -- 418 Hours. 08/18/2009.

14. Baton Rouge Community College Construction Certification Training -- Certified Solar

Panel Design & Installer & Roofing --. 350 Hours.

15. National Center for Construction Education & Research & Univ. Of Florida -- 08/19/2009.

16. Louisiana Office Of Financial Institution; RESIDENTIAL MOTGAGE LENDER Education &

Licensing. 80 Hours. 11/25/2003.

17. Certified In Immigration Law.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY :-

A. Lafayette Parish Schools Board; Lafayette, LA. – 11/2015 – Present; A Certified Educator {Classroom & Web based E-Learning}, for Business Education; Computer Education & Software Applications; Environmental & General Sciences. A Temporary Flexible engagement to keep active.

B. Caboc Citizens Insurance Company – {Services & Agencies}; Lafayette, LA. – 3/1980 – 12/2014. 35 Years Operation. Owner/General Manager. An All Lines Insurance General Agency Firm, representing many Insurance Carriers for Life; Health; Property & Casualty Insurance Products. An Educator for Insurance Agent Pre-Licensing & Continuing Education & All Lines Insurance Adjuster Courses by Classroom & Web Based E-Learning.

** CERTIFIED FINANCE & INSURANCE MANAGER For - Mortgage Loans - { Residential &

Commercial }; Bank, & Finance Institutions; Insurance Companies; Automobile ( Personal &

Commercial ), & Heavy Construction Equipment Marketing & Finance, Adjuster & Appraiser.

GRADUATE M.S. DIVERSIFIED; 1992.

** INSUARANCE ADJUSTER -- “ALL LINES” -- PROPERTY ADJUSTER / INSPECTOR;

RELATING TO CATASTROPHIC :- WIND; FLOOD; FIRE; SINK HOLE; EARTH QUAKE;

HURRICANE & MOVEABLE “AUTO” ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES Examples of my Adjuster /

Inspections active participations are :-

EXPERIECES :- PREVIOUS INSURANCE ADJUSTER ASSIGNMENTS & CONTRACTS.

16 years ALL LINES Property Adjuster / Inspector experience.

1. FEMA -- Hurricane Andrew INSPECTOR -- Louisiana – 1992.

2. PB INSPECTIONS CONTRACTOR -- Hurricane Lili & Isadore

INSPECTOR -- Louisiana & Florida -- 2002.

3. CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY - SERVICES & AGENCIES --

** Hurricane Katrina – Louisiana & Florida & Mississippi -- 2005.

** INSURANCE LOSS [ PREVENTION / CONTROL / MITIGATION ]

SERVICES :- My General Insurance Company Agency has represented several

Insurance Carriers concerning PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, VERIFICATIONS &

CLAIM CERTIFICATIONS / INVESTIGATIONS -- regarding insurance loss

Prevention, Control, & Mitigation. Examples are :-

General Liability. Restaurants; Retail Property

Property Liability Hotels Liquor Liability

Product Liability Motels Hospital & Medical Facilities

Home Owners Commercial Property Plaza & Strip Malls

Day Centers Mixed Use Property Garage Keepers

Adult Care Centers

** Personal & Commercial Injury Auto Adjusting & Appraisals

EXPERIECES :- CURRENT INSURANCE ADJUSTER / LOSS CONTROL / INSPECTION

ASSIGNMENTS & CONTRACTS.

4. CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY - SERVICES & AGENCIES --

** ALLSTATE INSURANCE CLAIMS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER.

** STATE FARM INSURANCE CLAIMS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER.

** LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CLAIMS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER.

** USAA INSURANCE CLAIMS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER.

** FEMA Hurricane Katrina – Louisiana & Florida & Mississippi --2005 – TO DATE.

** PILOT CATASTROPHE 3RD PARTY CLAIMS ADJUSTERS INDEPENDENT

ADJUSTER.

** WORLEY CATASTROPHE 3RD PARTY CLAIMS ADJUSTERS INDEPENDENT

ADJUSTER.

** CRAWFORD & CRAWFORD CATASTROPHE 3RD PARTY CLAIMS ADJUSTERS

INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER.

** SEDGWICK 3RD PARTY CLAIMS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER. VIRTUAL

PROPERTY WIND & HAIL INSPECTOR.

** MILE HIGH 3RD PARTY CLAIMS ADJUSTERS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER.

** ALEXANDER SCHMIDT 3RD PARTY CLAIMS & LOSS CONTROL

INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER / INSPECTOR.

** MADSKY 3RD PARTY CLAIMS ADJUSTERS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER;

VIRTUAL PROPERTY WIND & HAIL INSPECTOR.

** LADDERS NOW 3RD PARTY CLAIMS ADJUSTERS INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER.

** MIDWEST TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS 3RD PARTY CLAIMS INSPECTIONS

INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER / INSPECTOR.

** FEMA -- WSP INSPECTIONS 3RD PARTY FEMA CLAIMS INSPECTION

INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER / INSPECTOR.

** FEMA -- VANGUARD-EM INSPECTIONS 3RD PARTY FEMA CLAIMS INSPECTIONS -

- INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER / INSPECTOR.

** MAGESTIC SERVICES COMPANY INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER /

INSPECTORS.

** DIRECT CONNECT FIELD SERVICES -- INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER /

INSPECTOR.

** INSURANCE - LOUISIANA State LICENSED, Life - Health - Property &

Casualty Insurance; General Agent. Since 1987.

** INSURANCE PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR :- L & H & P & C.

For A D. Banker & University Of Professional & Continuing Education. 7.5 Years.

** INSURANCE CONTINUINGING EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR :- L & H & P & C.

For A D. Banker & University Of Professional & Continuing Education. 5.5 Years.

** UNITED STATES MILITARY COLLEGE - U.N. INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL / MILITARY

- PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

GRADUATE, 1993. 40 HRS.

** HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WORKER TRAINING CERTIFICATE, UNIV. S.W. LA.

1993.

** ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE, UNIV. S.W.

LA. 1993.

** CERTIFIED "ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER" TRAINING; 1995.

** CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITOR" TRAINING; 1995.

** CERTIFIED "ENVIRONMENTAL LENDING ASSESSOR" TRAINING IN

PROGRESS.

** OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TRAINING CERTIFICATE; 1995.

** LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR'S ACCREDITATION INSTITUTE'S

CERTIFICATION; LA. DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL

BUSINESS BONDING; 1994.

** LOUISIANA GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING EDUCATION &

CERTIFICATION 11/2016.

** TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT TRAINING CERTIFICATION; 1994.

** CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL NOTARY EDUCATION; 1994. and 1996.

** INDEPENDENT THINKING SKILLS - "TRAIN-THE-TRAINER," CERTIFICATE;

1994.

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE :- Managed over 136 employees at various levels in more than one office location at a time, including overseeing regular smooth running of Company operations; need analysis, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Contract Negotiation, Budgeting, Money Management; and the painful decision making process of hiring and firing.

SALES & SALES MANAGEMENT :- Able to communicate verbally and in writing - clearly, concisely and effectively. An attentive listener, able to help people "Think out Loud", reflect on experiences, identify problems, develop solutions, make implementations and required follow ups to meet objectives. Able to develop sales rapport quickly and easily.

INSURANCE SALES & SALES MANAGEMENT :- Have been in insurance marketing for 30+ years. 7 years as a fraternal Insurance Agent, and 26 years as a Licensed Agent; General Agent; owned an Insurance Agency – 1980 to 2014, for 34 years. 16 years Property Adjuster / Inspector. Please find a list of Insurance Companies that have been represented in the past. Have maintained a Clean Insurance Record & License for 30+ years. Does not owe & have never owed or lost money for an Insurance Company – EVER.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT [COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY] :- A solid knowledge of Computer based applications and Information Management Systems for Personal, Industrial, and especially Business Applications. Such knowledge include but not limited to computer solutions to Business; Administrative, Personnel, Data Management, Various Accounting [Payables, Receivables, Payroll, General Ledger, Invoicing, Job Costing, Process Costing, Volume analysis, Purchasing, Costs, Inventory Control, Banking, Finance & Insurance, and especially Capital Budgeting [Departmental or Corporate].

COMPUTER HARD & SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY :- As an All-Line Insurance Adjuster and Property Inspection Servicer; I am conversant with the following Computer Software Applications for Property Adjusting, Appraisal, and Inspections :- 16 years Property Adjuster / Inspector experience.

1. Xactimate 28 & Xactanalysis 3. Auto Estimating Software - Cweb – EST

2. Eclipse 4.0 by Star Tech. Solutions. 4. CAPA Inspection Software

5. Simbility. ……. etc. 6. CC1

PREVIOUS INSURANCE COMPANY CONTRACTS HELD :- I have held Personal & Commercial, Life, Health, Property & Casualty Insurance Contracts with the following Companies as Agent; General Agent; Agency and or Adjuster / Inspector.

BANKERS INSURANCE CO.; AIG; AMS; ALLIANZ; AMERUS LIFE & INVESTMENTS; AMERICAN INDEMNITY; UNITED AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY; AM WEST LIFE & HEALTH; AMERICAN MORDERN; FAMILY LIFE & MORTGAGE; CATHOLIC LIFE INSURANCE; 1ST GUARANTY; SOUTHERN UNITED ( HOME & AUTO ); USA AGENCIES – AUTO; SAFEWAY INSURANCE – AUTO; SAFECO INSURANCE – AUTO; PATERSON INSURANCE – ( HOME & AUTO ); SOUTHERN GENERAL – ( HOME & AUTO ); FORTIS INSURANCE; KNIGHTS OF AMERICA. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS; NATIONAL LIFE AND HEALTH; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD; NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE; LOUISIANA WORKER COMPENSATION ……. More.

NOTE:-

From my combination of 30+ years experience in Management,

Administration, Computer, Corporate Sales / Sales Management;

Corporate Sales Training; Safety and Environmental Management;

Consultations, Taxation, Insurance ( Sales, Management, Insurance

Adjusting, Insurance / Mortgage Property Inspecting ), Environmental,

Communication & Promotions ….. my capabilities have won me

respect with previous employers. My abilities for prospecting, handling

objections, meeting Company objectives and closing ratios are

proficiently high.

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