Immediately Available Claim Arbitrator/Adjuster
Resume:
Janice M. Barham
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
*************@*****.***
Summary: Dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socio-economic statuses. Long-time interest in human services. Well developed interviewing, negotiation, and resolution skills.
Professional Experience
Arbitration Forums, Inc., Staff Arbitrator 2004 – 2021
Arbitrate member carriers, commercial, and private industry company disputes in adherence to State, Regional, and Local jurisdictional laws and statutes. Rulings are made on Affirmative Defenses as well as Affirmative Pleadings while maintaining objectivity, and above all, neutrality. Decisions made are final and binding, devoid of legal recourse.
Royal & Sun Alliance, NC Multi-Line Claim Adjuster 2001 – 2004
Develop and analyze data with regard to the insurance contract. Interpret, evaluate medical bills, medical reports, and evaluate damage repair estimates. Investigate coverage issues. Negotiate settlements with policyholders, claimants and/or their legal representatives.
GAB Robbins North America, Inc., NC Casualty Claim Adjuster 1999 – 2001
Dedicated claim unit. Develop and analyze data relative to commercial auto, general liability, bodily injury, property damage and product liability claims. Negotiate claim settlements with claimants and/or their legal representatives.
IHDS Corporation, NC Claim Representative 1998
Dedicated claim unit. Investigate commercial general liability, auto, property damage, bodily injury and product liability claims through conclusion, including litigation management. Attend mediations and meeting with Risk Management and clients.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Charlotte, NC Senior Claim Representative 1995-1997
Investigate personal line auto, property damage, homeowners, liability and bodily injury claims. Claim evaluation and settlement negotiations with the insured, claimants and/or their representatives.
United Parcel Service, Raleigh, NC Claims/Loss Prevention Associate 1985-1995
Investigation of loss package and property damage claims. Conduct field audits, analyze and prepare package volume revenue, claim reports and litigation management. Attend Regional and District meetings.
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 1977
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