Fred Norman
Attorney, Counsel
- Role
- Counsel at Travelers
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Fred Norman
Results-driven attorney with extensive experience in litigation and claim management within the insurance industry. Skilled in conducting legal research, drafting persuasive documents, and providing strategic counsel to clients. Proven ability to supervise teams, manage external relationships, and achieve favorable outcomes. Adept at analyzing complex legal issues and developing innovative solutions. Committed to delivering exceptional client service and driving positive results.
Experience
Counsel
Oct 2010 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Claim Management Expertise: Applies operational policies to analyze, investigate, and resolve claims with varying severity levels, ensuring superior customer service and optimized claim results.• Litigation: Participates in legal proceedings such as pretrials, settlement conferences, trials, and depositions. Serves as the primary litigation attorney, conducting strategic planning, investigation, and liability determination resulting in positive outcomes for claims and insured clients.• Legal Research, Writing, and Document Drafting: Conducts thorough legal research, demonstrates strong persuasive writing and presentation skills, and drafts various legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.• Reporting and Communication: Prepares and presents accurate reports for clients, reflecting financial exposure, coverage issues, and claim strategies. Provides legal advice to clients, participates in claim strategic initiatives, conducts onsite client visits, and actively manages litigation budgets.• Recovery Management and Risk Mitigation: Identifies and coordinates all recovery opportunities for subrogation. Provides legal counsel on various legal issues to limit or mitigate exposure, resulting in favorable judgments and significant cost savings.• Negotiation and Settlement: Negotiates settlements and resolutions, reviews releases and settlement agreements. • Best Practices Adherence: Adheres to all best practices in file handling to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.• Training Development: Develops client training materials and tools to improve claims management for both litigated and non-litigated cases, enhancing client understanding and satisfaction.• Trend Analysis: Advises on current legal trends to prepare for the handling of potential claims, ensuring proactive and effective risk management.
Education
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
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