ROBERT FONTANA

rf9ef608@westpost.net
83 Aubrey Road White, Ga. 30184
Home Phone: (678) 721-1350
Cell Phone: (770) 377-1669
MANAGER/LITIGATION SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Pragmatic management style reflects commitment to long-range strategic goals and
encourages a team spirited environment.
Possesses track record of success characterized by consistently surpassing goals
and objectives.
Develops and implements strategic business plans and instills vision to clients,
associates, and staff.
Exhibits excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
Negotiates persuasively.
Managed contractual relationships with defense law firms in multiple states at I
nfinity/Windsor Insurance Company. Oversaw all aspects of projects, from claim e
valuation, investigation, and interviewing witnesses through litigation and/or s
ettlement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and various claims management comput
er systems.
Recruited, trained and mentored numerous employees that were subsequently promot
ed into management positions at Infinity/Windsor Insurance Company.
CAREER HISTORY
LITIGATION REPRESENTATIVE
RLI Transportation Insurance Company, Atlanta, Georgia 2006-present
Handles and settles commercial vehicle bodily injury claims and litigation acros
s the United States. Directs defense counsel and control litigation expenses by
communicating with legal representatives by phone and in person regarding claim
payments.

SENIOR LITATION EXAMINER

Infinity/Windsor Insurance Company, Alpharetta, Georgia 1985 - 2005
Managed large quantities of insurance litigation claims in several jurisdictions
across the United States. Managed a wide variety of cases, from bad faith and h
igh-exposure cases, through personal injury automotive claims. Also handled majo
r catastrophe claims due to hail, tornadoes, and frozen pipe claims. As Senior
Litigation Examiner, was responsible for hiring defense counsel in several state
s and coordinating contracts with attorneys and defense law firms. Provided guid
ance on all claim-related legal matters, and litigation strategies to case teams
. Negotiated contracts with defense attorneys to ensure fixed rate defense fees,
thus saving the Infinity/Windsor Insurance Company approximately $400,000 in an
nual outsourcing. Selected to serve a three-year term as the Claims Unit Manage
r for the State of Georgia.

EDUCATION and LICENSES

B.A., GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA
Degree in Business Law / Political Science
LICENSED INSURANCE ADJUSTER in the States of Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Sou
th Carolina