Brian Alderman
Plant City, FL *****
***************@*****.***
Experienced claims-focused insurance professional motivated to succeed in a fast-paced and deadline driven professional environment, while maintaining attention to detail. Comprehensive knowledge of the claim process, tort law, case law, and Florida statutes, with specialized knowledge in Bodily Injury liability of varying severity as well as litigation. My knowledge of personal injury claims from working for the defense and the plaintiff side of claims makes me a good candidate for the position in which I am applying.
Work Experience
Senior Commercial Claims Adjuster
Progressive Auto Insurance
February 2022 to Present
While working with Progressive I have handled all aspects of commercial injury claims from pre-litigation up to litigation. My duties consist of heavy commercial vehicle liability investigations, as well as handling bodily injury and Uninsured Motorists claims. From evaluating demands and negotiating files with plaintiff firms to closure. I am also proficient in handling litigation files ranging from Florida to Texas working with and assisting defense counsel throughout the course of a claim, all the way through trial.
Case Manager
Slater Grant Personal Injury Firm - Wesley Chapel, FL March 2019 to February 2022
While working with Slater Grant trial firm I have handled all aspects of personal injury files from pre-litigation up to litigation. My duties consist of initial intake with clients, working closely with providers to coordinate care for clients, regarding treatment plans, gathering records and bills, developing demand letters. My litigation experience involves drafting complaints, civil remedy notices, and assisting attorneys with interrogatories, depositions, and mediations. Continuing Unit Claims Examiner
GEICO - Lakeland, FL
May 2013 to March 2019
Throughout my career with GEICO, I have gained experience in basic liability determination, first party PIP claim handling, Bodily Injury and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist handling, and litigation handling. My most recent, and longest standing, position within the company has provided me with invaluable experience in litigation handling. I handle many claims from start to finish, determining liability, scheduling property/physical damage inspections, completing recorded interviews, reviewing medical records, and negotiating files to closure to protect the insured and the company. I am proficient in good faith claims handling, and I am able to resolve most claims pre-suit. I am also proficient in handling litigation files from Service of Process all the way to trial, working with counsel to ensure that all of the proper motions are filed and continuing settlement negotiations throughout the process. I have five years of experience in Bodily Injury claims handling, specifically, with three years of that being in litigation handling. I am also part of a unit that coordinates settlement conferences with various law firms throughout the state. Education
Bachelors in Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute - Tampa, FL
September 2011
High School Diploma
Plant City High School Plant City
2000
Certifications/Licenses
620 Florida Claims Handling Adjuster License
NC Claims Handling Adjuster License
OK Claims Handling Adjuster License
SC Claims Handling Adjuster License
DE Claims Handling Adjuster License
TX Claims Handling Adjuster License
RI Claims Handling Adjuster License
CT Claims Handling Adjuster License
WY Claims Handling Adjuster License
NH Claims Handling Adjuster License
NM Claims Handling Adjuster License
LA Claims Handling Adjuster License
VT Claims Handling Adjuster License
KY Claims Handling Adjuster License