Lawrence D.

Gelber
7277 Abbeyville Drive; Las Vegas, NV 89119
H): 702/616-9938 C): 702/785-1248 E-mail: lg5b41d8@westpost.net
PROFILE:
Highly motivated, energetic, dynamic team person.
Detailed and results-oriented, with a common-sense approach to problem solving.
Openness to the ideas and expertise of others.
Strengths include creative and strategic planning with solid achievement skills
.
A highly organized; leader and coach; able to quickly assess needs and provide
tools to resolve the difficulties.
Skilled in coverage, liability and damages analysis.
Extensive claim and legal experiences.
CAREER RESPONSIBLITIES:
Handled assigned Construction Defect Claims within the State of Nevada by means
of complying with Chapter 40 rules and regulations. Managed high profile liabil
ity cases with extensive injuries in General Liability matters.
Ensured timely coverage analysis and communication with the insured.
Maintain claim files with factual documentation unearthed through investigation
to determine the extent of liability, damages and/or contribution from potentia
l co-defendants.
Established indemnity reserves as investigation is developed. Assured expense
reserves are sufficient for payments.
Developed Plan of Action(s) from onset of the assigned claim to completion of t
he claim, keeping in mind a creative resolution.
Adhere to Claims Best Practices.
Developed litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery; fut
ure legal expense.
Attended mandatory mediations, settlement conferences or arbitrations. Utilize
d learned tough negotiations expertise.
Analyzed and evaluated bodily injury claims from minor to complexity concerns.
Recommended certain claims for round table discussion due to the unusualness of
the claim; dollar potential over authority.
Monitored trial for feedback to both the defense counsel and insured.
Reviewed case files on diary, and update each review with current status.
Consulted with professionals, i.e. nurse consultants, fraud investigators, and
technical experts.
Written and oral updates to appropriate parties involved in monitoring a file.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE:
Job Seeker; Las Vegas, NV 1/2008 to present
Adecco Temporary Services: 8/2007 to 12/2007
5440 W Sahara Blvd.; Las Vegas, NV 89123; 702/247-1711
Temporary agency assigned to worked with local TPA, handling overflow of
Liability Claims.
Job Seeker: Las Vegas, NV 5/2007 to 8/2007
CNA Insurance; 4/2005 to 4/2007
2030 E. Flamingo Rd.; Las Vegas, NV 89119; 702/669-5100
Allocated to handle Commercial / General Liability Claims and Construction Def
ect Claims; Attended Mandatory Settlement Conferences
before a Judge, Arbitrator, or Mediator.
CHURCH AND COMPANY; 11/2004 to 4/2005
21520 G Yorba Linda Blvd. #4; Yorba Linda, CA 92881; 714/692-0175
Investigated General; Commercial and Construction Defect Claims as a TBA
in the Las Vegas area.
ZURICH NORTH AMERICA; 10/2001 TO 10/2004
21300 Victory Blvd.; Woodland Hills, CA 91302; 818/227-1700
Employed technical knowledge in developing the liability situation of Commercia
l Claims including the Hospitality Accounts.
ATI, INC./ INSURANCE & LEGAL OVERLOAD /THE CANON GROUP; 1/1997 to 10/2001
Engaged as an Independent Representative, I provided carriers with my learned c
apabilities, skills and knowledge representing each Company.
PACIFIC COAST COLLECTIONS; 1/1996 to 12/1996
Company is Defunct; San Diego, CA
Prepared files for filing with courts to collect outstanding debts.
LAW OFFICES OF CARL PIAZZA; 3/1993 TO 12/1995
710 S. 9th Str.; Las Vegas, NV 89101; 702/385-1500
Legal Assistant to an assigned attorney(s).
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology pursed; San Francisco State
AA Degree General Studies; San Francisco City College
Insurance Classes offered by carriers for CA/NV Fair Claims Prac