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About Us<\/h5>

DISCOVERY CLAIMS SERVICES LTD.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t

– PROUDLY SERVING BRITISH COLUMBIA SINCE 2004 –<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Logo\n\t\t

Qualified, Knowledgable & Experience<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t

We are a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced firm that can respond to your claims needs on short notice. Since our start in 2004, our team has brought over 200 years of insurance industry experience to over 5,000 insurance claims. We have obtained several statements, conducted face-to-face meetings, carried out scene investigations, conducted medical and employment investigations, and handled numerous end-to-end insurance claims. Discovery Claims Services Limited is a small, talented and efficient company, able to respond quickly to your insurance adjusting needs at a fair and reasonable cost.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Logo\n\t\t

Our Philosophy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t

At Discovery Claims Services Limited, the pursuit of the truth is the reason the company exists.\u00a0 We are committed to performing a thorough job of finding the facts.\u00a0 We strive to find the balance between insurer concerns and customer needs.\u00a0 We employ people of high quality and strong work ethic.\u00a0 We leverage our experience, technology, and industry best practices to develop cost-effective solutions for our clients.<\/p>\n

“Let our experience and persistence be your guide”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCONTACT US TODAY\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t

Our Team<\/h5>

DISCOVERY CLAIMS SERVICES LTD.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"Discovery\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Pat Lodewijkx<\/h3>FCIP, CRM\n

Pat Lodewijkx has a lengthy history within the insurance industry. He has been described as an excellent investigator and has shown this early on during his work history. He began his investigation career with Ford Motor Credit as a customer service representative and skip tracer. He then worked for ICBC as a claims adjuster, bodily injury adjuster, litigation adjuster, special investigations investigator, and claims manager before pursuing a career as an independent adjuster. He started his own adjusting firm in 2004 which continues to this date, and was able to continue with his educational pursuits eventually leading him to the claims risk management and Fellowship of Chartered Insurance Professionals designation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\"Discovery\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Jane Lodewijkx<\/h3>LICENSED INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER, B. Ed.\nJane came to Discovery Claims after a 16+ year successful career at ICBC, handling bodily injury claims and specializing in settlement of infant claims via the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C. Jane spent a couple years as a high school teacher in Burnaby before joining ICBC.\nFor 16 years Jane held adjuster positions in several ICBC locations, including New Westminster, SW Marine Dr., Penticton, Surrey and Langley B.C. gaining experience in all aspects of investigation, negotiation and evaluation of complex claims.\nJane is a licenced Independent Adjuster and manages the office, including all administrative support staff.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\"Audrey\"\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Audrey Robertson<\/h3>CIP, RRP\nAudrey has over 30 years of experience in the Insurance industry with focus on Litigation, Disability and\nRehabilitation. Audrey has supported, implemented, and overseen the introduction of change\nmanagement as a Manager of Litigation Unit, Recovery Services Manager and Rehabilitation Manager.\nAudrey has experience as an adjuster, benefits\/rehabilitation coordinator by providing case\nmanagement, return to work planning, reviewing entitlement to disability benefits for individuals with\nregard to STD and LTD as well as vocational services. Audrey designations as a Chartered Insurance\nProfessional (CIP) and Registered Rehab Professional (RRP). She is a member in good standing with the\nInsurance Institute and Vocational Rehabilitation Association.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\"Brad\"\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Brad Johannessen<\/h3>M.A.\nBrad’s past insurance experience involves 28 years of working in the areas of Injury, Disability, Material\nDamage and Property. For 13 of these years, Brad managed staff working in these areas. Presently, Brad\nis a licensed Level 2 Independent Adjuster handling mainly injury and disability files, that require\ninvestigations at any stage of the claim. This includes, negligence, scene investigations, employer\ninquiries and or witness interviews. Brad attended SFU and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.). He\nlater earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Trinity Western University.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\"Darlene\"\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Darlene Parsons<\/h3>\nDarlene worked for the ICBC for approximately 20 years, in several departments throughout the\nLower Mainland.\u00a0She has valued experience in handling losses\u00a0in several roles\u00a0as a claims\nadjuster, bodily injury adjuster, recovery co-ordinator, and litigation adjuster. Darlene joined\nDiscovery Claims Services as a licensed independent insurance adjuster in 2017.\u00a0\u00a0She enjoys\nspending time and participating in all types of outdoor activities with her family.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\"dougfinal\"\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Doug Smith<\/h3> \n

Doug gained an insurance foundation at Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation for 9 years before working at ICBC as a bodily injury adjuster for 6 years, then as an investigator for 5 years. He later worked as an officer in the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for 18 years. He gained tremendous experience from investigating all levels of Auto Plan claims within corporate standards. Doug also enhanced engagement and comradery by volunteering as the ICBC events and tournament coordinator for 13 years. Doug provides us support and insight from Vancouver Island. He enjoys travelling, golf, cycling and curling in his spare time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\"Steve\"\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Steve Freeman<\/h3>.\nSteve has over 20 years of insurance industry experience in respect to automobile \/ injury claims and\ninvestigations. He was employed as a claims \/ bodily injury adjuster with ICBC for over 10 years. This was\nfollowed by 10 years as an investigator \/ peace officer with ICBC’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Steve\nalso spent over 2 years working as a business manager at Mountainview Health and Wellness.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\"Greg.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-6\"\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t

Greg Bodin<\/h3>.\nPrior to becoming an Independent Adjuster, Greg had a successful 31 year career at ICBC. He started as a Claims Adjuster in the Out of Province Claims (OOP) office in 1989, promoting to a Bodily Injury Adjuster in 1991. Greg handled injury claims from across Canada and the USA, including simple soft tissue claims to death claims. As he garnered more experience over the years, he travelled often to attend mediations, arbitrations, trials and bulk settlement days. In his last two months at OOP Greg travelled to Philadelphia, Seattle Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Edmonton, Regina and Calgary. In 1999 Greg pursued a more investigative path and worked in partnership with a Special Constable to investigate questionable claims. This led to becoming an Investigator within ICBC’s Special investigation Unit (SIU) in 2002, then an SIU Special Constable in 2006. Greg initially conducted large file investigations into auto theft and organized crime matters and later transferred to various claim centers conducting claim file investigations. Greg retired from SIU in 2020.\nGreg has been a coach of various sports since he was 18 years old, coached his children in every sport they pursued, and coached Special Olympics basketball for 15 years. He played rugby and hockey for 20+ years and is presently an active outrigger canoe racer.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
Discovery Claims Services Ltd.<\/h5>

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t

Discovery Claims Services Ltd delivers outstanding service through integrity, innovation, fairness and professionalism. We strive to project these values in our daily interactions with our clients, insured’s and everyone else we deal with.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Inline\n\t\t\n\t\t

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