Senior Management Claims Specialist
Resume:
EDGAR WILLIAMS III
Katy, TX 77493-5227
************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seeking to utilize over 10 years of High Exposure – Specialty Insurance Industry Experience. Demonstrated track record of implementing policies and procedures designed to result in the best possible outcome for internal and external customers. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Litigation Management
• Contractual Risk Transfer
• Senior Management Reporting
• Coverage Analysis
• Reserving
• Reinsurance & Quota Share
Agreements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
09/2003 to 08/2023 Sr. Corporate Insurance Counsel & Claims Specialist Tokio Marine - Houston Casualty Co. – Houston, TX
• Proactively resolved high exposure claims, involving various lines of insurance, (including Construction Risk, A&E, MPL, CGL, EPL and Cyber), in multiple jurisdictions, within $1.5M Authority.
• Developed and executed litigation strategies with outside counsel resulting in cost-effective resolution of disputed matters.
• Collaborated effectively with other departments such as Underwriting, Legal, Finance and IT, to optimize overall departmental objectives and company performance.
• Provided comprehensive insights and recommendations to Senior Management regarding litigation and other related issues.
• Conducted timely coverage analysis and communicated with principal stakeholders based upon application of policy information, legal pleadings, and/or factual allegations.
• Established and maintained loss and expense reserves based upon anticipated ultimate probable payout.
• Managed relationships with TPAs and other insurance organizations to ensure proper reporting and claims handling pursuant to applicable contracts and service agreements.
• Successfully conducted trials, arbitrations, and mediations by utilizing strong advocacy and negotiation skills to eliminate adverse exposure.
• Ensured compliance with best practices, applicable laws/regulations and company policies throughout the claims and litigations processes. EDUCATION
05/1987 Juris Doctor
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY -Washington College of Law - Washington, DC 05/1984
Bachelor of Arts
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY - Prairie View, TX
PROFESSIONAL
LICENSES
Member
STATE BAR OF TEXAS
Bar Card No. 21528900
Contact this candidate