1. ERIC MATTHEW SLIGAR
Gladstone, MO | (816) 291 – 5475 | sgt0341@gmail.com
PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIMS ADJUSTER
Investigation | Team Management | Leadership
Skilled investigator with 15+ years of experience scrutinizing criminal activity and researching both suspicious and
complex insurance claims. A detail-oriented leader, completing multitudes of investigative reports utilizing
research, interviews, collaboration and presentation to gain the information sought after.
 Customer Service
 Investigative Management
 Departmental Collaboration
 Claims Processing
 Auto Liability Coverage
 First & Third Party Claims
 Relationship Management
 Payment Processing
 Reporting & Documentation
P R O F E S S I O N A L EX P E R I E N C E
TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Kansas City, MO 2015 – Present
Property and Liability Claims Adjuster
 Act as LCU examiner, investigating liability and coverage for auto claims involving first and third party property
and injury exposures.
 Conducts investigations, as SIU Investigator, on suspicious or complicated first and third party claims.
 Consult with internal and external customers, gathering information total loss claims process and coordinating
vehicle repairs.
 Handles complex first and third party claims on a file stewardship basis with minimal daily supervision.
WORLEY CATASTROPHE CO., Hammond, LA 2014 – 2015
Auto Claims Representative
 Researched auto liability claims along with first and third party coverage investigations.
 Processed payments and collaborated on customer vehicle repairs.
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Kansas City, MO 2010 – 2014
Campus Police Officer (Major)
 Responsible for patrol and investigations activities, internal reviews of officer-citizen relations, budget allocation,
quality control, community stakeholder support and the school district mission.
 Partnered with nearby law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys.
PARKVILLE, MISSOURI POLICE DEPARTMENT, Parkville, MO 2001 – 2010
Police Officer (last rank of Detective Sergeant)
 Investigated all criminal activities including, fraud/forgery, embezzlement, theft and property damage.
 Led interview and interrogation process of suspects, witnesses and victims.
 Presented completed cases to the county district attorney.
 Conducted internal and pre-employment investigations.
 Supervised all patrol staff and trained new police officers in the enforcement of state, local and federal laws.
Additional experience as Team Leader in the US Marine Corps (1995 – 2002)
ED U C A T I O N & C R E D E N T I A L S
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, 2000
Master of Public Affairs, Park University, 2012
Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership and Management, University of Louisville, 2013
State Farm Property and Casualty, Home and Auto Claims Adjuster, State Farm
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (In Progress)