INS Claims Services Member

PERSONAL INJURY ADJUSTERS

DEDICATED EXPERTS - SUPERIOR SERVICE

Our team has well over 200 years of combined personal injury adjusting experience making it rare to find qualifications like these in one firm. Our expertise is in the investigation, negotiation, and settlement of all types of claims such as litigation, injury, slip and fall, car accidents injuries, and dog bites to name a few. We handle a host of litigated and non-litigated claims for both defense and plaintiff counsel, and we are well versed in the court process including the Supreme Court Rules.

We excel at taking statements and gathering relevant information to ensure effective claims resolutions.

We gladly handle all claims big or small from simple task assignments to full file handling.

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MEET OUR IAs BY SPECIALTY

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INS Claims Services Brent Yerxa
INS Claims Services Keeley Glennon-Yee
INS Claims Services Wendy Keleny
INS Claims Services Zach Koch
INS Claims Services Denis Nadeau
INS Claims Services Breanna Keleny
INS Claims Services Bruce Tsuji
INS Claims Services Deanna Later
INS Claims Services Peter Evinger
INS Claims Services Glen Hayward
INS Claims Services Michelle Skjerpen
INS Claims Services Dee Gordon
INS Claims Services Theresa Stockman
INS Claims Services Ben Balhera
INS Claims Services Lynne Davis
INS Claims Services Chris Haner
INS Claims Services Brad Craig
INS Claims Services Roger Sharma
INS Claims Services Debra Munro
INS Claims Services Rod Keleny
INS Claims Services Grant Hill
 
 
 
BRENT YERXA
BRENT YERXA
Brent is the owner and visionary leader behind INS Claims Services Inc., he prides himself on integrity and big picture thinking. He is an Independent Adjuster responsible for investigation, negotiation and settlement of a diverse portfolio of claims. With over three decades of combined experience with one of British Columbia’s largest insurance companies and a law enforcement background, Brent utilizes his skills and training to promptly deliver fair results. With a deep understanding of the sensitivity and complexity of the cases, Brent went on to become a Level 3 Independent Adjuster to better service his clients needs.
Brent believes in empowering his team, playing to their strengths and is an advocate for inclusive and supportive company culture, it is all about teamwork.
When not travelling, he takes great enjoyment in competing in local half marathons, going on hikes and cycling with his lovely wife.
KEELEY GLENNON-YEE
KEELEY GLENNON-YEE
Keeley is an exceptionally intuitive Customer Service Specialist. She takes great satisfaction in exceeding client needs and delivering top notch communication between INS Claims Services team members.
Keeley has her Bachelor’s of Education with 30+ years teaching in the Surrey School District and has obtained her Level 1 Independent Adjuster Certificate.
Keeley has a passion for learning, health and fitness. She is in her happy place pushing the limits circuit training, pursuing half marathons and running the trails with her husband Brent.
WENDY KELENY
WENDY KELENY
Wendy is an Independent Adjuster with INS Claims Services Inc., where she is committed to delivering exceptional customer service. With over 20 years of claims handling and management experience in one of British Columbia's largest insurance companies, Wendy is confident in her role of investigating, negotiating and settling claims.
Wendy also has a background in Early Childhood Education and Financial Advising. Her passion has always been working with people. This makes Wendy a perfect fit for INS Claims Services Inc., as her superior interpersonal skills allow her to be empathetic and truly trusted.
Wendy spends her leisure time entertaining and socializing with family and friends, trying new restaurants and travelling. Wendy has plans to travel Europe with her husband in the near future. Wendy is so proud of her two beautiful and accomplished children.
DENIS NADEAU
DENIS NADEAU, BA, CIP
Denis is another member of the INS Claims Services Inc. team who is truly committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Denis has over 30 years of claims handling and management experience. He has always gravitated towards large and complex losses due to his detail oriented nature. Denis is extremely experienced in interpreting complex policy wordings as well as procedures and government statutes.
Denis also has extensive claims management and independent adjusting experience. For part of his career, Denis managed a team that was assigned complex, litigated commercial and environmental losses. These losses frequently exceeded seven figures. He and his team concluded these high-risk losses with ease. In addition, he also managed a group of examiners who dealt with high risk, litigated bodily injury caseloads in the seven figure realm. Denis is a confident and seasoned independent adjuster who is comfortable taking on a wide variety of claim types.
Denis has such compassion for people and spends a great deal of his time volunteering at various Lower Mainland charities. With Denis' extensive claims knowledge coupled with his personality and good nature he is a perfect fit for the INS Claims Team. Denis spends his leisure time playing sports, socializing with family and friends and travelling.
BRENNA KELENY
BRENNA KELENY
Brenna is an Independent Adjuster with INS Claims Services Inc., who is currently in the midst of completing her Chartered Insurance (CIP) designation. Brenna has a "can do" attitude in every task she undertakes.
As a graduate of the GIE program, Brenna has found a career in claims adjusting that truly speaks to her. She has gained her claims experience through working with some of the most seasoned professionals in the adjusting business. Brenna has handled a variety of claims and continues to expand her claims knowledge. She has received accolades for her work from referring adjusters and brokers alike. Brenna has gained in-depth computer skills to assist working in a fast paced environment. She is very comfortable interacting with people and embraces new challenges and experiences. Her background has given her the knowledge and experience to complete files thoroughly, efficiently and accurately.
When not working on advancing her career, Brenna enjoys travelling. Her love of travel and adventure has given her the ability to adapt to unexpected change. Brenna also rises to the challenge of dealing with stressful situations as they present themselves.
BRUCE TSUJI
BRUCE TSUJI, B.Sc, BA
Bruce is now an Independent Adjuster with INS Claims Services Inc., after having moved from a large Insurer in British Columbia. Bruce has 30 years of claims handling experience and throughout his career he has gravitated towards large and complex losses. Bruce is comfortable investigating, negotiating and settling these loss types. Bruce has rounded out his claims expertise with recent claims management experience.
Bruce has always been a team player and has taken on the lead role of organizing numerous functions in order to increase coworkers' engagement. Not only is Bruce a claims expert, but he believes that a positive work and team environment increases performance. Since this is one of INS Claims' core values, Bruce is a perfect fit for our team.
In his spare time, Bruce enjoys playing hockey, socializing with friends and spending time with his son and daughter.
SANDRA CARTER
SANDRA CARTER

Sandra is an Independent Adjuster with INS Claims Inc. With over 30 years of claims experience whereshe has handled a variety of complex losses, she is a true expert loss handler. Sandra is confident in herself and in her role of investigating, negotiating and settling claims. Sandra believes in respect for her customers and she constantly searches for ways to exceed their expectations. She had found the foundation of a positive and long-lasting business relationship is built by delivering superior customer service coupled with a positive attitude and when appropriate, a good sense of humor. Over her years as an adjuster Sandra is proud of the positive comments related to her strong customer service skills that she has received from her supervisors, but mainly it's been these positive comments from her claimants on a job well done that she most appreciates. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and takes time away from the busy city with her husband at their cabin in Tulameen.

DEANNA LATER
DEANNA LATER

Deanna is a highly qualified Independent Adjuster who is now working with INS Claims Inc. Deanna enjoys working with people and has a reputation of going the extra mile utilizing an organized and informed approach to resolve issues and settle claims. With over 26 years of claims adjusting and management experience, she is a well-rounded and experienced adjuster who takes her position seriously. Deanna is by nature friendly and approachable and makes every attempt to deliver customer service excellence on every claim she is assigned. Deanna believes in the importance of teamwork and frequently works with others on our team to ensure she delivers an informed, accurate and consistent product. She contributes greatly the positive INS Claims atmosphere and work environment. Deanna believes in the importance of staying fit and is a certified personal trainer. She is also a CrossFit coach and can frequently be found working out or coaching in one of their local gyms.

PETER EVINGER
 
PETER EVINGER

Peter is a highly qualified Independent Adjuster who is now working with INS Claims Services after a 30 year career with a large insurer in British Columbia. During his claims career Peter became an expert in handling litigated and non-litigated injury claims while working in various adjusting roles, dispute resolution roles and as a manager leading both non-litigated and litigated injury teams. Peter is well versed in the end to end process of claims handling, including in civil law, liability, dispute resolution mediation, and is confident in the investigation, negotiation and settlement of complex losses. Peter enjoys working with others and is a team player. He brings professionalism, honesty and fairness along with a solution based positive attitude and when appropriate, a great sense of humor. Peter enjoys spending time with his family and travelling in his spare time. Peter also enjoys playing hockey on his senior men's team.

GLEN HAYWARD
 
GLEN HAYWARD, BA

Glen is a highly qualified and knowledgeable Independent Adjuster with INS Claims Services. Glen is a well-known and highly respected adjuster and investigator by both SIU (Special Investigation Unit) Officers and police investigators in the Law Enforcement community. len has a passion for investigating difficult and suspicious claims and has spent 30 years honing his skills. Glen spent the last 25 years assigned to the largest SIU Department in British Columbia where he focused on the most difficult and challenging fraudulent investigations across the province. Glen has been called to lecture and train adjusters and police investigators on claims investigation techniques in both Canada and the United States. Glen has extensive experience in dealing with organized groups who systematically defraud insurers. In his spare time, Glen is passionate about coaching in a Lower Mainland competitive softball league with teams competing at National levels. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and two lovely daughters and their families. His newest and most favourite adventure yet has been becoming a grandfather.

E-mail Address: glen@insclaims.services
Contact No.: 778.779.1269
 
MICHELLE SKJERPEN
 
MICHELLE SKJERPEN
Serving the Sunshine Coast
Michelle is a highly qualified Independent Adjuster and we're please she chose INS Claims Services Inc. With over 20 years of claims experience with a large insurer, she has successfully investigated, negotiated and settled a wide range of claims including complex litigated bodily injury and high-risk losses.
Michelle is confident in all aspects of claims including taking witness statements, resolving liability and conducting collateral investigations for approaching injury trials. She is a dedicated and proactive adjuster whose approach is to always deliver excellent customer service. By promptly connecting with her customers, she can quickly assess their needs and take the appropriate action to resolve issues and address concerns while putting her customers at ease with her friendly approach.
Michelle resides on the Sunshine Coast where she enjoys kayaking, paddle boarding and walking the numerous local trails with her two dogs. She shares a passion for travel with her husband and daughter having toured Europe, the Mediterranean and Baltic regions, Mexico, and Central America.
DEE GORDON
 
DEE GORDON
Servicing the Southern Interior
Dee is an extremely experienced Independent Adjuster who joined INS Claims after leaving a large BC Insurer. Dee has worked for over 3 decades in the insurance industry and has exposure to all facets of claims adjusting and management. She worked her way through the ranks of a large insurer, and while doing so she increased her claims skills, knowledge and abilities every step of the way.
Dee has always enjoyed working with people and excels in building relationships quickly. She is known for always going the extra mile to resolve issues and settle claims fairly. She has a great sense of humor and has the ability to quickly put customers at ease with her easy-going approach. Over the years Dee has made many long-term friends and contacts with those she's met in the industry. She has mentored numerous adjusters during her tenure in the business, and she's widely known for her excellent customer service skills and her ability to gather information and resolve claims related issues.
Dee resides in the Southern Interior and enjoys spending time with family and friends working on her acreage, riding her Harley, travelling, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and anything else this wonderful province has to offer.
 
 
 
 
 
SANDRA FOXCROFT
SANDRA FOXCROFT
Sandra is an Independent Adjuster with INS Claims Inc. who is has extensive administration background and claims experience. Sandra worked in the Claims Division of a major insurer for approximately 30 years. For 10 years Sandra worked for the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) as a research assistant. This unit was responsible for identifying and investigating fraudulent claims brought against the insurer. While in SIU Sandra’s responsibilities focused on assisting SIU officers on their many investigations. A great deal of her time was spent conducting social media research on claimants and their related associates and businesses.
Sandra was then promoted to a supervisor position where she trained and assisted claims staff on any number of issues that were identified. She then moved to an adjusting position where she rounded out her career before becoming an Independent Adjuster.
Sandra believes in respect for her customers and coworkers and she constantly searches for ways to exceed their expectations. She is friendly and approachable by nature and gets satisfaction through assisting others. By doing so she has built lifelong relationships with her understanding and delivering of excellent customer service at every opportunity. Sandra enjoys spending time with her friends and family and has done extensive travelling and will continue to do so.
CHRIS RINKE
CHRIS RINKE, BA
Chris is a highly qualified and respected Independent Adjuster with approximately 30 years of claims experience. Chris gained his extensive experience by working in a variety of departments within the Claims Division as well as being an Independent Adjuster for the past 2 years.
Chris always had a passion to investigate difficult and suspicious claims. For 16 years, he was a key piece of the largest SIU (Special Investigation Unit) in British Columbia. It was there that Chris honed his investigative and interviewing skills. Due to his vast expertise, Chris has been called on numerous times to present on investigations he resolved. In the past, Chris was called upon to train claims staff on red-flags or fraud indicators. His experience in SIU has also afforded Chris the ability to develop contacts in both the claims and policing communities. Chris is frequently called on by senior adjusting staff and defense counsel to take on difficult and suspicious claims.
Chris has a distinguished wrestling career; In fact, he was considered one of the top wrestlers in the world during the peak of his career. Chris went on to win numerous wrestling events with the most notable being the Bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, a truly amazing accomplishment! In his spare time Chris can be found at the golf course or volunteering his time coaching aspiring wrestlers.
MICHAEL CLARKE, BSc
MICHAEL CLARKE, BSc
Michael is a highly qualified and respected Independent Adjuster with over 22 years of claims experience who has been handling highly complex and litigated claims for over 10 years. Michael gladly accepts a challenge to take on the most difficult claims.
Throughout his career Michael has enjoyed assisting customers and coworkers. He has received numerous accolades from those he has interacted with due to his fair, caring and respectful manner. Prior to joining INS Claims Michael worked for a large insurer where he was well respected by his peers and management alike. He eagerly took on a mentoring role to ensure the success of others in his office.
Michael is a true team player who has a great sense of humour and caring personality. These traits, coupled with a strong work ethic and knowledge base make him an excellent independent adjuster. In his spare time Michael enjoys spending time with his family.
 
BOB GIGLIOTTI
BOB GIGLIOTTI
Bob entered the insurance industry in 1993 where he spent the first 23 years of his career with ICBC in their Claims Division. He worked in various claims roles and eventually became a Unit Manager. During his tenure at ICBC Bob obtained his AIIC (CIP) designation.
In 2019, Bob moved into private insurance by joining a large independent adjusting firm where he handled property damage, liability, burglary and other losses. Bob specializes in litigated injury claims and has an extensive background in mediations, collateral investigations and Supreme Court and Provincial Court actions. Bob is a customer service driven individual and always ensures his customers are a top priority.
Bob likes to keep active in his spare time by playing golf and tennis and enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.
THERESA STOCKMAN
THERESA STOCKMAN
Servicing Vancouver Island (Victoria and Nanaimo) and the Gulf Islands
Theresa is a highly qualified Independent Adjuster, and we are fortunate that she chose to join the INS Claims Services Team. Theresa comes to us with over 23 years of experience in the insurance industry. She gained her extensive adjusting experience while working for a large BC insurer for 15 years. She then moved to an Insurance Broker firm where she spent an additional 8 years. Her exposure to the adjusting and broker roles has given her a rounded background in the investigation, negotiation, and settlement of claims as well as policy interpretation.
Theresa by nature is friendly and approachable and enjoys meeting with her claimants to resolve issues and answer any questions they may have while making superior customer service a priority. Theresa is confident in all aspects of claim adjusting including confirming coverage, resolving liability, taking detailed statements and negotiating settlements. Theresa always ensures her claimants; the broker and the insurer are kept current on her progress and maintain clear communication between all parties.
Theresa resides on Salt Spring Island where she enjoys all of the outdoor activities including paddle boarding and gardening.
BIJENDER (BEN) BALHERA, CIP
 
BIJENDER (BEN) BALHERA, CIP
Marine Surveyor/Claims Adjuster
Ben is a highly qualified Marine Surveyor/Claims Adjuster, and we are fortunate that he chose to join the INS Claims Services Team. He speaks fluent Punjabi and Hindi.
Ben has always enjoyed working close to the sea and it’s here where he feels most comfortable. Ben served for 15 years in the Indian Navy where he was trained in ship construction and naval architecture. He was responsible for ship maintenance of Hull and associated machinery, fittings, and equipment systems on Naval Ships. After leaving the navy Ben went on to become a Marine Surveyor and Loss Assessor (adjuster) in India for six years where he adjusted marine losses, property damage and flood claims, Hull damage claims, cargo claims and a host of other insured losses.
Ben immigrated to Canada and for the last 13 years he worked for three large independent firms where he specialized in marine cargo damage claims, out-turn surveys, discharge/delivery, pre-insurance surveys and project cargo surveys as well as Hull / Machinery damage claims to small crafts / boats. During his tenure with these firms, he also had a great deal of exposure in adjusting trucking cargo claims as well as various types of property losses, bodily injury and automobile subrogation claims. Over the years as a Marine Surveyor, Ben has amassed a large number of contacts to assist in the recovery and sale of distressed cargo in order to maximize salvage return.
Ben is friendly and outgoing by nature and has an easy-going attitude which puts claimants at ease. He always ensures he delivers superior customer service and makes it his top priority. Ben is quite musical and in his spare time Ben enjoys playing musical instruments and singing.
Kathy Reilly
INS Claims Services Kathy Reilly
KATHY REILLY
Kathy is a highly qualified and respected Independent Adjuster who recently moved to INS Claims Services from one of British Columbia’s largest insurers. Kathy has over 30 years of claims handling experience and throughout her career she gravitated to litigated injury claims.
Although having started out as a claims adjuster, Kathy moved into management early in her career where she continued to investigate, negotiate, and investigate complex losses. From her early days she always immersed herself in her work and she has always done so with a hands-on approach. Kathy is well known in the Insurance community for her ability to teach and assist less experienced staff, and over the years she has trained and mentored countless adjusters who continue to contact her.
By nature, Kathy is friendly, approachable and has an excellent sense of humor. She connects easily with her customers and makes every effort to resolve issues while keeping an open line of communication with all the parties involved. She has the ability to quickly identify risks and customer concerns, and then she takes the necessary steps to remedy any issues that may arise.
Kathy is confident in all aspects of claims handling including identifying areas of risk and coverage issues, resolving liability, taking statements, and preparing material for trial. Kathy believes in the importance of teamwork and always makes every attempt to deliver excellent customer service on every claim she handles. In her spare time Kathy enjoys spending time with her family and watching football.
 

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