Samantha Embry

2018 - Current

Embry Legal, LLC

Attorney

Criminal defense, personal injury and consumer law attorney in a client focused law firm.

2015 - Current

Zurich North America

Claims Specialist

When it comes to personal injury and insurance claims, I am very qualified to assist you with your case because I worked in the insurance for a long time. I know the procedures, processes, how claims are evaluated, the red flags they look for and what you should do to be fairly compensated for your injuries. Handled single and multi-party commercial line claims of low to moderate exposure within specific limits of authority by following established protocols to ensure proper claim handling • Ensured legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations and internal control requirements • Ensured customer service by proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries, and following customer service protocols • Exercised judgment to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage • Resolved coverage and liability issues • Negotiated settlements, responds to and addresses subrogation and arbitration • Directed claims counsel (staff & panel ) on handling of claims files • Reviewed and monitored legal reports and budgets

2013 - 2015

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Claims Specialist II

• Analyzed, communicated and examined new claims in a prompt manner according to company contact guidelines • Interviewed customers to assess and determine liability • Recommended coverage position to upper management for approval or denial of coverage • Evaluated and investigated liability • Researched and verified policy information through underwriting protocols

2005 - 2012

State Farm Insurance

Claims Adjuster

• Handled single and multi-party personal or commercial line claims of low to moderate exposure • Managed litigation by establishing litigation plan and budget and coordinating defense lawyer activities • Exercised judgment to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts, utilizing applicable law, and establishing basic principles of negligence • Evaluated, determined, and verified coverage by reviewing and analyzing applicable policy • Negotiated settlement of claims by establishing appropriate negotiation strategy • Communicated with all interested claim parties (1st party, 3rd party, agents, attorneys, vendors, etc.,) • Analyzed, communicated and examined new claims in a prompt manner according to company contact guidelines • Interviewed customers to assess and determine liability • Recommended coverage position to upper management for approval or denial of coverage • Evaluated and investigated liability • Researched and verified policy information through underwriting

2014 - 2017

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

J.D. (2017) | Law

Activities: American Constitution Society (ACS), Georgia Association of Black Women Attorney's, Georgia Association of Women Lawyer's, Criminal Law Society, Christian Law Society, Family Law Society, Law Student's Coalition for Civil Rights

2000 - 2003

Alabama State University

B.A. (2003) | English

Honors: Cum Laude