Independent Claims Adjuster

1. Jason Pruitt
4855 SW 107th Lane, Ocala, FL 34476 | 352-494-7184 | JPruitt339@aol.com
Objective
· I am looking for a job as an Insurance Claims Adjuster in a customer service oriented environment where my public
relation skills and hard working approach will have valuable application in insurance procedures. I am an extremely
motivated, qualified and skilled candidate, searching for a job, that will allow me to use my experience as well as ability
to perform various responsibilities for the insurance claims. This is helpfulto make the Client’s customers
understanding of their policy, the process of their claims and to expedite the closure in order to satisfy the needs of the
Insurance Company as well as the Insured.
Education
STATE OF FL ALL LINES ADJUSTING LICENSE | OCTOBER 23, 2012 | FL DEPT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
 Residential Insurance License W117578
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FEMA FLOOD COURSE | FEBRUARY13, 2013 | NFIP
 Certificate of Completion
STATE OF FLORIDA PARAMEDIC LICENSE | JUNE 12, 2005 | PMD LICENSE
 State of Florida ParamedicLicense
STATE OF FLORIDA FIRE FIGHTER CERTIFICATE | JANUARY13, 2003 | FIRE FIGHTER
 State of Florida Fire Science
STATE OF FLORIDA EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN | DECEMBER 8, 2002 | EMT LICENSE
 State of Florida EMT license
Skills & Abilities
EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
· Since working as an Insurance Claims Adjuster starting in June 2013,I have handled over 735 daily claims.
· 2016 I handled 72 fulladjust claims, working from claim assignment to the finalsettlement letter
· 2015 I worked 425 fulladjust claims.
· 2014 I worked 159 daily claims, 33 full adjust and 126 taskclaims
· 2013 handled 79 taskclaims since starting in June 2013
· 15+ have been fire losses, with 6 of them being losses over $200k
· 550+ claims for water losses with 20+ being losses over $25K
· 40+ Sink Hole Claims
· 10+ Theft Claims
· 20+ Mobile Home Claims
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
· Making weekly phone calls to the insured to keep them informed of the claims process

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· Contacting PublicAdjusters, Attorneys, Contractors and Mitigation companies to discuss the loss and come to an agreed
scope to expedite the claims process.
· Contacting the carrier as needed to work through hurdles that would arise during the claims process
· Communicating between the carrier and the insured to get the most accurate information to them when needed.
EXTREME ATTENTION ON DETAILS
· While working in the field, extreme attention is made when finding the cause of loss, ascertaining the damages and
writing a correct scope in order to complete and close the claims without the need for many supplements
EXCEPTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF CMS AND XACTIMATE
· I know and understand the workings of CMS and Xactimate, and am able to use my knowledge to handle the claims in an
expeditious manner in order to close the claims quickly, therefore satisfying the needs of the insured and the carrier.
Experience
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTER | INDEPENDENT | 06/13-PRESENT
· I have handled both taskand fulladjust claims. Starting in late 2014, I handled predominantly fulladjust claims where I
would “own” the claim from start to finish.
· I would start the claims process, communicate with the insured and document details regarding the loss.
· I would perform a field inspection, determine COL or summon an expert as needed.
· Determine and document Reserves
· Communicate with any of the insured’s representatives,PublicAdjusters, Attorneys or Loss Consultants.
· Complete a written report, sketch, photo report, Estimate and settlement letter to complete the file
· I would communicate and negotiate with Mitigation Companies and Contractors as needed to resolve the claim.
RESCUE LIEUTENANT | ALACHUA COUNTY FIRE RESCUE | 04/19/2004-12/19/2014
· As a Rescue Lt. I performed duties for both the medical and fire sides of the job.
· As a Rescue Lt, I was in charge of the vehicle that I was on and I was also the supervisor to the crew on my truck.
· I would assess patients and determine the proper treatment needed for their illness or injury
· I would communicate with the hospital or medicaldirector when needed.
· I was in charge of large medical scenes, making quick and precise decisions.
· Developed experience and knowledge regarding Fires, Cause and Origin.
· Documenting all activities and treatments in report in order to better the future care of the patients.