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Auto Claims Adjuster at Esurance
Insurance
Jeffrey
Castaneda
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Experienced Automotive Claims Adjuster with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry. Skilled in Claims processing, Claims Adjusting Retail, Sales, Customer Service, hospitality, Marketing, Photography & Video. Obtained a Bachelor's degree focused in Emerging Media and Communications from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Vehicle Inventory Photographer
• Stage new & used vehicle inventory for photos
• Photograph interior & exterior of vehicles at Sonic Automotive dealerships
• Edit photos to ensure quality presentation
• Design online banner signage following brand parameters.
• Collaborate with dealership managers and marketing team on schedule & event photography
• Manage and update vehicle sticker pricing for dealership inventory
• Manage online inventory and listings
Concierge
• Distributed messages throughout the community
• Interacted and built relationships with residents, family members, and associates
• Answered phones for both external calls and calls within the company
• Cleaned office and lobby areas as needed including, but not limited to, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal
• Responded to questions and requests from residents, staff, family, and visitors in a timely manner
• Completed security rounds at required times
Auto Claims Adjuster
• Take phone calls including first notice of loss and inquiry calls for the claims department.
• Obtain facts of loss to determine liability and exposures for handling.
• Identify Higher level exposures and refers files or features to management for triage.
• Sends Necessary correspondence as it relates to the claim and department of insurance regulations.
• Accept or deny claims following state insurance laws and regulations.
• Explain applicable policy coverages in-depth for insureds and how it affects their settlement.
• Identifies and transfers total loss features to the Total Loss Unit for settlement handling.
• Identifies referrals, completes proper summaries and forward files to subrogation for collection promptly.
• Follow up with claimant carriers to assess liability for the proper settlement of claims
• Utilize various programs such as ISO and Accurint to check for possible fraud indicators.
• Follow up on approved estimates and make settlement payments to claimants and insureds.
• Advise Insureds and claimants liability decisions to set proper expectations in the claims process.
• Set follow up tasks to check in with insureds and claimants to move claims process forward.
• Ability to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.
Asset Protection Specialist
• Demonstrated preparedness and exhibit behaviors for proper emergency response procedures.
• Had ability to solve problems, multitask and work in a team environment
• Monitored the store for potential security risks and alarm function.
• Protected against fraudulent activity by creating AP Alerts and reporting and documenting incidents properly when necessary.
• Worked with the Asset Protection Lead and others to resolve any hazards or compliance issues and investigate any employee or customer accidents.
• Interacted with customers and store employees to maintain a safe and profitable environment.
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Data Collection Associate
• Collected and transmitted consumer product data that was gathered from designated retail stores as assigned by counting forward reserve inventories.
• Transmitted collected data daily via internet based on the requirements of the collection device
• Planned and organized assigned work within CROSSMARK Retail Data Collection by:
In-store observation studies, training updates, task lists, store assignments, newsletters, occasionally downloading and printing forms
• Followed management and CROSSMARK expectations on cost containment
• Completed assignments and transmitting data according to CROSSMARK’s established procedures and deadlines
• Maintained effective communication with management.
Bachelor's degree
Emerging Media and Communications
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