JOE ANTHONY BAUGHMAN
CLAIMS LITIGATION
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OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
To acquire fulfilling post-retirement employment.
Kent State University
Criminal Justice Studies
Kent, OH
In addition to carrying full course-loads, I worked (2) part-time campus jobs, was enrolled in Army ROTC, and played for Kent State Rugby. I worked/paid my way through college.
KEY SKILLS
LITIGATION ANALYSIS
PLANNING
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AWARDS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
(X 26)
EXPERIENCE
09/01 to 04/24
Claims Litigation analyst
K&K Insurance/AON - Ft Wayne, IN / London, UK
Handled complex Commercial Litigation, involving disputed coverage, liability and damage issues on a national and occasionally international basis. Selected, managed, and evaluated Panel Defense Counsel. Composed and issued RoR Letters, as needed. Resolved cases directly if, possible. Utilized ADR, if necessary, especially involving multi-Defendant litigation
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04/97 to 09/01
Claims Regional Manager / Claims Litigation Analyst
American Modern Home - Amelia, OH
Supervised and managed litigated commercial claim file handlers. Primarily East Coast, but also other parts of the country, when needed. Conducted yearly employee reviews, including written evaluations. Also, personally handled complex coverage and litigated matters. Composed and issued RoR Letters, as needed.
06/88 to 04/97
District Claims Manager / Area (Regional) Claims Manager
Heritage (now Acuity) Insurance - Cincinnati, OH
Supervised and managed all aspects of submitted Commercial and Personal Lines auto and property claims, both 1st Party and 3rd Party. Also, handled and managed commercial and personal lines litigated files. Provided annual employee reviews, including written evaluations.
11/79 to 06/88
Subrogation Coordinator
Central Mutual Insurance - Van Wert, OH
Managed all aspects of 3rd Party subrogation, including composing and filing Inter-Company Arbitration papers. Also, coordinated and supervised annual Salvage Sales for Company personnel.
COMMUNICATION
Part of my responsibilities in each position was to present litigation case status, future handling recommendations, and trial handling projections to Senior Management. Also, met with personal, insurance, legal, and Court personnel on a regular basis to try and resolve matters, pre-trial. Also responsible for composing and issuance of coverage letters (denial and RoR).
LEADERSHIP
Supervisor & Manager at various levels
Team Leader on multiple Mediation/Litigation Cases
Volunteer Youth Group Leader at several churches
REFERENCES
Mike Henry – Asst VP Claims – K&K Insurance
Jay Whittle - Corporate Counsel – American Modern Home
Eric Butcher – Sr Litigation Manager – American Trucking Insurance