Christopher E. Robertson

Claims Specialist - Commercial Auto and General Liability

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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About me
Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Education
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  2018 - 2024
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Sociology
- The University of Texas at Arlington
  2016 - 2018
  Master of Arts - MA Sociology
  Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Kappa Master's Thesis Title: "Race, Class, and Attitudes Towards Use of Force by Police"
- The University of Texas at Austin
  2007 - 2011
  BBA - The Red McCombs School of Business Business Administration/Management
  Activities and Societies: McCombs School Of Business Leadership Program, National Residence Hall Honorary Society
- University of Minnesota
  2018 - 2021
  Master of Arts - MA Sociology
Experience
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
  Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
  Claims Specialist - Commercial Auto and General Liability
  •Assessed policy coverage for submitted losses through review of commercial insurance contracts•Investigated losses by interviewing claimants, agents, and witnesses and reviewing medical records, police reports, and contractor repair estimates•Consulted with nurses, engineers, lawyers, and other experts in the evaluation of bodily injury and property damage losses•Analyzed investigation findings to determine the extent of the company’s liability exposure•Managed a dynamic workload of 150+ claims in a fast-paced, production-oriented work environment•Negotiated and settled commercial liability claims with attorneys and unrepresented claimants within a $25K authority limit and up to $100K in company exposure• Investigated and negotiated commercial automobile losses as a designated Low Speed Vehicle Impact handler• Licensed and handled losses in TX, OK, LA, KS, MO, and AR. Show less
- Zurich North America
  Jun 2014 - Jan 2016
  Claims Specialist - Commercial General Liability
  • Adjusted third party liability claims pertaining to premises liability, product liability, construction liability, and energy/electrical cooperative and innkeeper statutes.• Handled nationwide losses for medium to large sized American and Canadian insureds.
- The University of Texas at Arlington
  Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
  Graduate Residence Director
  • Fostered an inclusive living community environment of 300+ international and domestic undergraduate and graduate students with an emphasis on mutual respect, academics, student responsibility, and personal growth• Directed a student staff of 5 Resident Assistants and 1 Office Assistant• Oversaw event programming and budgeting for a 4 building apartment community• Facilitated residents' adjustment to the college environment through personal accountability conversations, intentional interactions, and mentoring. Show less
- University of Minnesota
  Sept 2018 - now
  Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology
Licenses & Certifications
- Associate in Claims (AIC)
  American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
  Nov 2013
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Christopher E. Robertson
  ABF/LSA Doctoral Fellow in Law & Inequality American Bar Foundation Apr 2025 With support from the National Science Foundation and the Law and Society Association, the ABF hosts the Doctoral Fellowship Program in Law & Inequality. This fellowship in residence at the ABF supports original empirical and interdisciplinary research on the study of law and inequality.
- Awarded to Christopher E. Robertson
  RAND Graduate Summer Associate RAND Corporation Mar 2025 RAND's Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of domestic and international social policy issues and matters of national security.
- Awarded to Christopher E. Robertson
  Spencer Quantitative, Computational & Mixed Methodologies (QCM) Scholar Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational & Mixed Methodologies Mar 2025
- Awarded to Christopher E. Robertson
  Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship University of Minnesota Jun 2024 The Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) gives the University's most accomplished Ph.D. candidates an opportunity to devote full-time effort to an outstanding research project by providing time to finalize and write their dissertation during the fellowship year.
- Awarded to Christopher E. Robertson
  Minority Fellowship Program Fellow American Sociological Association May 2024 Since the Minority Fellowship Program’s (MFP) founding in 1974, the program has supported more than 500 students in pursuit of a doctoral degree in sociology. Areas of interest for Fellows include social psychology, gender and sexuality, education, medicine and health, inequalities and stratification, race and ethnicity, and more. MFP seeks to attract talented doctoral students to ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles and conduct research… Show more Since the Minority Fellowship Program’s (MFP) founding in 1974, the program has supported more than 500 students in pursuit of a doctoral degree in sociology. Areas of interest for Fellows include social psychology, gender and sexuality, education, medicine and health, inequalities and stratification, race and ethnicity, and more. MFP seeks to attract talented doctoral students to ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles and conduct research that is relevant to today’s global society. Former MFP fellows have gone on to serve as presidents of the American Sociological Association, distinguished faculty, award-winning scholars and teachers, and influential social scientists working in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses. Show less
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  Engaged Scholar Award University of Minnesota Sociology Department Apr 2024
- Awarded to Christopher E. Robertson
  Health Policy Research Scholar Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Sep 2020 Health Policy Research Scholar Program (2020–2024)The Health Policy Research Scholars Program is a national leadership program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which trains scholars to be leaders in building a Culture of Health. Health Policy Research Scholars is a multi-year leadership development program in health policy that occurs simultaneously with my doctoral program and is administered by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The program includes activities… Show more Health Policy Research Scholar Program (2020–2024)The Health Policy Research Scholars Program is a national leadership program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which trains scholars to be leaders in building a Culture of Health. Health Policy Research Scholars is a multi-year leadership development program in health policy that occurs simultaneously with my doctoral program and is administered by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The program includes activities for developing competencies in building a Culture of Health and health equity, health policy, leadership, and communication. It encompasses mentorship, career coaching and leadership coaching, and several opportunities to apply learnings including writing policy memos and op-eds; translating and communicating research during visits with policymakers; and participating in an interdisciplinary case experience. Scholars learn to use research from their discipline to inform and influence policy toward a Culture of Health. Show less