Jeremy Dufort
@jeremydufort
Experienced claims reviewer and commercial diver with strong safety, supervision, and customer-facing skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned insurance claims professional and former commercial diving supervisor who brings hands-on operational leadership, strict safety focus, and strong customer service to every role. I hold a Louisiana Claims Adjuster and Producer’s License and a Level 1 Xactimate Certification (2024), and I currently review and approve daily and CAT property claims for multiple carriers.
My background includes supervising offshore dive teams, managing retail and food-service businesses, and selling and enrolling clients in insurance and voluntary benefit programs. I consistently implement plans, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and move work forward.
I seek to leverage my regulatory certifications, claims experience, and supervisory background to contribute to a team that values safety, accuracy, and customer-focused outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Claims Reviewer
Global Risk Solutions
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years)
Review and approve daily and CAT property claims for multiple insurance carriers, ensuring accuracy and collaborating with adjusters and internal teams to resolve issues before final approval.
Tankerman
Stone Oil Distributors
Dec 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Serviced offshore and inland vessels on the Intracoastal Waterway, performing safe transfer and handling of petroleum products and dock operations.
Insurance Agent
Qualfon Inc.
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 (4 months)
Handled inbound calls during Medicare Open Enrollment, educated seniors on plan options and enrolled customers into Medicare Advantage plans on a commission basis.
Account Executive
Colonial Life
May 2020 - Aug 2020 (3 months)
Prospected and qualified clients, set discovery appointments with business owners, and developed proposals to enroll employees in voluntary benefits.
Lead Diver / Assistant Supervisor
Aqueos Corp.
Jan 2009 - Jan 2020 (11 years)
Performed commercial diving, subsea construction and platform work in the Gulf of Mexico, California and internationally; supervised dive and deck crews, implemented safety plans and ensured timely task completion.
Owner / Operator
El Gringo Hot Dog
Jan 2001 - Jan 2008 (7 years)
Owned and operated a food service truck, managing daily food preparation, sales, location rental and customer relationships, achieving strong repeat-customer traffic in a business district.
Manager
The Wood Floor Store
Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years)
Managed retail wood flooring location and three installation crews, overseeing scheduling, customer service, accounts payable/receivable, ordering and sales operations.
Owner / Operator
Albany Reptiles & Exotics
Jan 1994 - Jan 1998 (4 years)
Turned around and grew an exotic pet shop into a profitable niche business, expanding customer base, handling sales, purchasing, marketing and event appearances.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Diver's Institute of Technology
ADCI Commercial Diving Certification, Commercial Diving
2008 - 2008
Completed ADCI Commercial Diving Certification at the Diver's Institute of Technology in 2008.
Hudson Valley Community College
Associate's Degree, Management Technologies
1991 - 1993
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Earned an Associate's Degree in Management Technologies with a 4.0 GPA, coursework included business and engineering topics.
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