Jeffery Abbott

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Phoenix, AZ *****

602-***-****

prlf8j@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2019 Kemper Insurance Phoenix, AZ

Sr Manager, Litigation

Manage a team of 5-7 litigation examiners

Conduct random and scheduled file audits and reviews

Assure all company goals are met

Conduct employee annual reviews

Provide guidance to all levels of employees in their development

Manage entry level to heavy litigation adjusters

Set up and conduct trial strategy meetings

November 2013 – 2019 Alliance United/Kemper Phoenix, AZ

Litigation Consultant

Coverage review for heavy and complex auto and general liability claims

Review audit, and guide Claim Files for resolution prior to litigation

Home office reporting

Conducting roundtable discussions with defense and management

Assignment of defense counsel and oversee defense case handling

Attendance at mediations, arbitrations and trials

January 2003 – November 2012 Hartford Insurance Phoenix, AZ

Claims Supervisor

Manage a team of 8 Casualty Claims Adjuster

Conduct random and scheduled file audits and reviews

Assure all company customer service goals are met

Conduct employee annual reviews

Provide guidance to all levels of employees in their development

Manage different levels of adjusters

Received commendations for excellence in organizational and development of employees

October 1999 – December 2002 Budget Rent A Car Claims Phoenix, AZ

Litigation Examiner

Responsible for coordinating Tire Recall losses with Corporate Counsel

Responsible for assigning outside defense counsel to litigation

Attendance at mediations, arbitrations and trials

August 1997 – September 1999 Explorer Insurance Santa Clarita, CA

Litigation Adjuster

Coordinating defense counsel assignment, overview defense reporting

Attendance at mediations, arbitrations and trials

September 1987 – August 1997 Sentry Insurance Scottsdale, AZ

Sr Litigation Adjuster

Claim file review to determine if claim resolution possible prior to litigation

Coverage review for auto and general liability claims, personal and commercial lines

Coordinating defense counsel assignment, overview defense reporting

EDUCATION

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Bachelor Arts-sociology

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