WILLIAM JONES
Tavernier, FL *****
305-***-**** - ady472@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Organized and dependable Adjuster / Inspector driven with 30 plus years of loss adjusting experience and 10 years of Risk Loss Control inspection experience. Deep understanding of insurance contracts and loss prevention provisions. Technically competent and analytical with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
SKILLS
Loss Control
Xactimate Certified Level 2
Proficient with Symbility
Conflict Resolution
Negotiations
WORK HISTORY
04/2014 to Current Principal Adjuster / Loss Control Inspector RVIA Independent Adjusters, LLC – Tavernier
Investigate, appraise and manage commercial and residential property losses as well as mobile home and property damage liability losses throughout South and Central Florida on a daily basis.
First responder for CAT Deployment.
Research and analyze policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims Evaluate insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage. Negotiate with policyholders and claimants to reach mutually satisfactory resolutions
Develop and implement procedures and a culture to ensure all assignments and narrative reports are submitted timely with no exceptions. Conduct loss control inspections on commercial and residential risks. Perform Tile Roof Certification inspections using a drone for various carriers to assist in underwriting decisions.
Established relationships with clients and insurance companies to foster timely claims resolution.
03/2006 to 12/2013 National Field Staff Adjuster
Assurant Specialty Property – Miami, FL
Investigated, appraised and managed Lender Placed residential property and mobile home losses throughout the United States.
First Responder for CAT Deployment.
Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage. Researched and analyzed policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims . Supervised file management of 3 other National Adjusters.. Communicated with all levels of management regarding claim handling strategies in various venues.
08/2005 to 03/2006 Independent Insurance Adjuster
Eagle Adjusting Services (Now Ryze) – Indianapolis, IN Investigated and appraised losses resulting from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.
Researched and analyzed policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims. Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage. Negotiated with policyholders and claimants to reach mutually satisfactory resolutions.
12/1998 to 08/2005 Large Loss Adjuster
GAB Robins, NA – Columbus, OH
Investigated and appraised commercial and residential property losses in excess of
$100,000.00
Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage. Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage. Established relationships with clients and insurance companies to foster timely claims resolution.
EDUCATION
No Degree: Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
06/1978 High School Diploma
Erasmus Hall Academy of Arts - Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed All Lines Adjuster; FL
Licensed Property & Casualty Adjuster, AL
Licensed Adjuster, LA
FAA Licensed Drone Pilot