Brandon Howltt
@brandonhowltt
Results-driven litigation claims leader specializing in high-exposure P&C claims and cost containment.
What I'm looking for
I am a litigation claims leader with 15+ years of progressive experience managing high-exposure property and casualty claims, delivering millions in cost savings, and mentoring teams to higher accuracy and productivity.
My background includes leading litigation teams, reducing claim resolution times and external legal spend, and achieving a 95% favorable dispute resolution rate through strategic negotiation and counsel management.
I combine regulatory knowledge of Florida insurance requirements, catastrophic loss adjusting experience, and a military intelligence foundation to drive process improvement, data-driven decisions, and strong operational oversight.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Lead, Litigation Claims
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Lead a team of 12 litigation adjusters managing high-value property/liability claims under Florida regulation, reducing average claim resolution time 20% and saving $200K+ annually while achieving a 95% favorable dispute resolution rate.
Litigation Specialist
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed 100+ active litigated files with reserves up to $10M, reduced external legal spend 10% through law firm management, and prepared trial materials and deposition summaries for court proceedings.
President & Owner
AU Property Holdings LLC
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Directed financial planning and budgeting for $2M+ real estate development and rehab projects, implementing procurement strategies that reduced costs 15%.
Litigation Claims Adjuster
Jun 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 6 months)
Investigated and resolved 200+ complex claims annually, saving $1.5M in potential litigation costs and negotiating 90% of cases within authority limits while providing expert coverage and liability analysis.
Combat Aircrew Operator
United States Navy
Jan 2000 - Dec 2006 (6 years 11 months)
Operated as Combat Aircrew Aviation Warfare Operator on P-3 Orion aircraft, logging 2,000+ flight hours in global intelligence operations and training aircrew on electronic warfare systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Associate of Science, Business Administration
Completed an Associate of Science in Business Administration focused on foundational business and administrative practices.
Buchholz High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Earned a high school diploma with preparation for postsecondary education and career entry.
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