April Gricks
About April Gricks
April Gricks is a Technical Review Specialist currently working at Slide in Tampa, Florida. With a background in property adjusting and quality assurance, she has over a decade of experience in the insurance claims industry.
Current Role at Slide
April Gricks currently serves as a Technical Review Specialist at Slide, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for conducting technical reviews of claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Her expertise contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the claims process at Slide, based in Tampa, Florida.
Previous Experience in Insurance Claims
Prior to her current role, April Gricks worked at RYZE Claim Solutions as an Independent Property Adjuster from 2015 to 2020. During her five years in this position, she operated in the Tampa/Orlando area, managing various property claims. She also held the position of Quality Assurance Manager at Insurance Claims Unlimited (ICU) from 2022 to 2023 and served as a Senior Property Adjuster at Florida Specialty from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
April Gricks has a diverse educational background in the real estate and insurance industries. She studied at The Land Title Institute, focusing on the Fundamental Precepts & Practices of the Land Title Industry in 2005. Additionally, she obtained an Independent Adjuster Certification from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation between 2010 and 2013. Her studies also include courses in Business Administration at William Carey University and Radford University, as well as Real Estate Agent training at Moseley Dickinson School of Real Estate.
Technical Skills and Certifications
April Gricks is technically proficient in various claims management systems, including Xactimate X1, Symbility, Filetracs, Radius, and MSB Integra-claim software. She is certified by the IICRC as a Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT), specializing in managing excessive mitigation and third-party vendor estimates. Her skills extend to handling appraisal dispute resolution claims and serving as a subject matter expert on property restoration scope.
Catastrophic Event Management Experience
April Gricks has managed over 10 named catastrophic events, overseeing both residential and commercial claims. Her experience in this area demonstrates her capability to handle complex assignments and act as a client liaison for issue resolution. This background enhances her role in the insurance claims industry, particularly in high-stakes situations.