Jaime Herrera
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
Cell Phone: 505-***-****
Career Profile
Highly motivated, bilingual, energetic, and resourceful claims specialist with an excellent record of success in the settlement of claims at acceptable and fair amounts. Solid background in the total investigation, evaluation and the settlement of complex claims.
Areas of Expertise
Administration
1. Highly organized and effective, even in high-pressure environments
2. Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Suite, etc.
3. Handle claims investigation with attention to detail and thorough documentation
Insurance Claims
1. Experienced in Commercial and Personal Liability
2. Bodily Injury claims assessment
3. Medical Liability and settlement
4. Injury Exposure Values
5. Ability to handle settlement and negotiate acceptable target value
range objectives
6. Skilled in complex arbitration and mediation negotiation
7. Well versed in claimant, lawyer, and litigation representation
Career Highlights
1. Commended for maintaining contact within 2 hours of reported claim and 24 hour face to face contact
2. Keeps systematic and detailed documentation of liability and injury
claims
3. Authorized to negotiate and decide on all claims. Highly experienced
in negotiation and settlement of claims in mediation, arbitration, or
litigation
4. Continuously promoted to areas requiring greater expertise, authority and responsibility, becoming a Special Claims Representative with both Farmers Insurance and Nationwide Insurance
5. Solely managed a very large territory in West Texas: El Paso to San Antonio.
6. Duties included assigning all APD adjusters, handling all aspects of claims investigation and evaluation, from report through resolution.
7. Possess outstanding administrative and organizational skills,
excellent negotiation skills, a driving passion for excellence and high
quality of work
8. Has natural ability to work and function effectively either independently or in a team environment
9. Determined and motivated to function even in high-pressured situations
Employment
Farmers Insurance Company 1991-1995, Special Claims Representative
Nationwide Insurance 1995-2001, Special Claims Representative
Farmers Insurance 2001-2004, Special Claims Representative
Crownpoint High School 2004-2010, Teacher and Varsity Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Jemez Mountain Schools 2010-2011, Teacher and Varsity Basketball Coach (District Champions, District Tournament Champions and Coach of the Year)
Education and Professional Development
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1990, University of Texas of El Paso
Many Industry Seminars and industry focused education
INS 21 and 22
CPCU 1
COLLASSUS
ICE
Special Claims Investigation, SIU
Teaching Certificate in Modern Languages and History
NM Coaching Certificate
Bilingual in Spanish and English, able to speak and write fluently