1. Jay W. McCurry
P.O. Box 832
Weatherford, TX 76086
Main (817)243-2652
jdwmtx@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Outside Major Loss Property Claims Adjuster
Highly-organized and analytical Senior Property Claims Associate offering an in-depth background in a
very select field. Accurately and efficiently ascertain validity of structual and contents damage. Effectively
and compassionately working with distraught claimants and resolve conflicts. Recognized by management
for excellent customer service and investigatory skills on claims requiring substantial investigation.
Negotiate resolution of claim based on facts and legal climate where catastrophes occurred. Handling files
for adjustingcompanies such as Southwest Adjusters, Pilot, IMS, Pope & Co., NCA, T.M. Mayfield,
Associated, etc. As well as contracting claims from insurance companies such as Republic, General
Accident and Maryland Casualty. Computer literate. Working knowledge of estimating software.
Experience setting up and managing storm offices, training adjusters and examining files prior to closure.
Over 30 years experience preparing repair estimates for commercial, residential and farm/ranch property.
Licensed adjuster (Texas) since 1981 and NFIP (Flood) certified since 1990. Prior to becoming an
independent adjuster, I began my adjusting career as a company staff adjuster, in 1981.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Interact effectively with claimants under stressful conditions both defining their losses and assisting
with replacement/repair once home is habitable again
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experienced with major losses in excess of $1 million.
• Establish pricing for structure repairs, destroyed contents and calculate depreciation
• Negotiate fair and equitable repair/replacement with Public Adjusters and various vendors, such as dry

2. cleaners, restoration, and cleaning companies.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Brazos Claims Service, Dallas-Ft.Worth Area 1989-Present
Owner/Supervisor
Senior Property Claims Representative
• Visit site of catastrophe with homeowners and identify damaged structures and destroyed contents by
item and value of item.
• Work with clients to ascertain date of purchase and current value
• Territory covers the continental United States
• Compile and prepare accurate, detailed reports for claims, including but not limited to hurricanes,
floods, windstorms, explosions, earthquake, hail, etc.
• Negotitions with a wide range of insureds, from laborers to U.S. Senate members.
Signature Remediation & Construction, Houston, Texas 2000 to 2003
Superintentdent/Project Manager
A short break from adjusting, I was afforded the opportunity to work in the mold remediation industry. I
managed to area office, supervised remediation efforts and reconstruction of affected structures. My duties
also included being in charge of the content remediation contractors when required. We handled mostly
clients from Farmers Insurance.
• Certified mold remediation contractor. Certification initially obtained in 2000.
Employers National Insurance Company, Ft. Worth, Tx. 1986 to 1989
District Senior Property Adjuster
I was employed as the Ft. Worth district property specialist. My files included residential and commercial
claims from theft, fire, water, storm, etc. assigned to our district office.
• Handled and/or supervised all property files assigned to this district office from home office in Dallas,
Tx.
• Supervised the handling of claims assigned to independent adjuster, when their help was needed for,
mostly storm related files.

3. • Examined files completed by independent adjusters.
• Issuance of claim payments, up to $ 75,000.00 upon approval for non-storm related claims.
Germania Farm Mutual, Brenham, Tx. 1981 to 1986
Resident Claims Representative
• Worked as a resident staff adjuster, out of my the Amarillo, Tx. area. Handled mostly homeowner and
farm/ranch property files for the company.
• Attended various training seminars for purposes of fire investigations, theft and other industry related
claims.
Construction, Amarillo, Tx. 1970 to 1981
Carpenter
Prior to, and upon graduating from Tascosa High School, I entered the construction field as a carpenter. I
worked as a residential/light commercial frame carpenter and as a union type carpenter. I was employed on
construction of large projects such as electrical plants, banking sturctures and the Comanche Peak Nuclear
Power Plant.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1974- 1977
U. S Army Battalion Dispatch (Vietnam Era) I was in charge of the battalion dispatch
office. We handles all allocation of vehicles, scheduled maintenance, etc for all battalion vehicles. I was in
charge of all personnel that worked in the dispatch office and prepared variuos reports regarding vehicle of
all types.