Curriculum Vitae

Brant L. Kurtz
Multi-Line Claims

Sioux City, Iowa

bkurtz@hawkeyeclaimscorp.com

PERSONAL

Born: Sioux City, Iowa, 01/15/77
Spouse:  Alison Marie Kurtz, Gateway Computer Sales.

EDUCATION

Western Iowa Community College, Sioux City, Iowa
Associates Degree in Computer Science

Vale National Training Centers, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Casualty Adjusting

TECHNICAL TRAINING

Composition and Wood Roofs Damage Assessment, Haag Engineering Co.
Formal Auto Estimating, WIT, Sioux City, Iowa.
Formal Training on Frame Alignment.
Formal Training on Auto Damage Assessment.
TARA Heavy Equipment Update Training

EMPLOYMENT

Hawkeye Claims Corp., Sioux City, Iowa.
2001 – Present:    Field Claims Adjuster, Property and Casualty
2000 – 2001:        Field Claims Adjuster, Heavy Truck, Equip., Auto,
Recreational Vehicles

Russel’s Ready Mix, Moville, Iowa
1998 – 2000:        Mechanic and Part Time Driver

Wilson Trailer Co., Sioux City, Iowa
1997 – 1998:        Welder and Assembler

PROFESSIONAL

I graduated from Western Iowa Tech College with an associate of Applied Science Degree in microcomputers. I have furthered my education in the Insurance Industry by completing additional courses at the Vale National Institute Training Centers and completing several engineering classes focusing on damage assessment. I specialize in heavy trucks, autos, recreational vehicles and property damage. I also have long-term experience with farm equipment. I have 8 years of multi-line claims experience and have managed our Sioux City branch office since 2002.