Management Team
Allison E. Kelly
| Email: | Allison_Kelly@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 5-20 All Lines Adjuster, Florida |
| 2014-Present: | Managing Director of U.S. Maritime |
| 1998-2014: | Senior Vice President and Licensed Florida Maritime Adjuster at USM |
| 1992-1998: | Office Manager at USM – Established Data Base for Client Accounts inclusive of Bordereaux, Escrow Accounts, Maintenance and Cure Payments and Loss Runs. Established Medical Management Division, inclusive of auditing and negotiating of medical bills and Case Management for crew and passenger. |
| Education: | Florida International University Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI) Member of Fort Lauderdale’s Mariner Club Attends Seminars regularly keeping current with the changes in the Maritime Industry |
Brian P. Kelly
| Email: | Brian_Kelly@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 5-20 All Lines Adjuster, Florida |
| 2014-Present: | Managing Director of U.S. Maritime |
| 1998-2014: | Vice President and Licensed Florida Maritime Adjuster at USM Specializing in Onboard Investigation of claims, Negotiating Settlements with Preparation of Releases, Establishing Reserve Estimates and Liability |
| Education: | Florida International University Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI) Member of Fort Lauderdale’s Mariner Club Continuous Education Seminars |
Betania Plana
| Email: | Betania_Plana@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2017-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at USM, managing Data Base for Client Accounts, inclusive of Bordereaux reporting and loss runs. Facilitating maintenance, cure payments and claims management |
| Education: | Florida International University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Minor in Criminal Justice Continuous Education Seminars |
Claudinette Nacier
| Email: | Claudinette_Nacier@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2017-present | Licensed Maritime Adjuster USM, coordinate all medical treatment for crew, onboard and shoreside. Manage claims database for all client accounts. Facilitates maintenance, cure, sick-wage payments, and claims investigation. |
| 1998-2013 | Starboard Cruise Services an LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Company Human Resources Scheduler, shipboard |
| Education: | Barry University - Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, Masters in public administration University of Florida - Certificate in Healthcare Risk Management and Patient Safety, Continuous Education Seminars |
Gerardo Pichardo
| Email: | Gerardo_Pichardo@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2021-present | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at USM, managing Data Base for Client Accounts, inclusive of Bordereaux reporting and loss runs. Facilitating maintenance, cure payments, and claims management. Assisting with Investigation of claims, Negotiating Settlements with Preparation of Releases, Establishing Reserve Estimates, and Liability assessments |
| 2010-2021 | State Farm –Claims Specialist handling 1st and 3rd party Injury Claims as staff adjuster. |
| Education: | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Florida International University Associate in Insurance from The Institutes Knowledge Group Committed to continuous learning and professional growth through ongoing education and training |
Maria M. Schonenberg
| Email: | Maria_Schonenberg@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster, Florida |
| Present | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at USM |
| 2002-2023 | Private Banking Manager, Client Relations, Branch Manager. El Salvador |
| 1998-2001 | Private Banking Executive, Client Relations. El Salvador |
| Education: | Florida International University – Bachelor of Business Administration INCAE – Master of Business Administration Continuous Education Seminars |
Mercedes Navarrete
| Email: | Mercedes_Navarrete@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2016-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at USM, managing Data Base for Client Accounts, inclusive of Bordereaux reporting and loss runs. Facilitating maintenance, cure payments and claims management |
| Education: | Florida International University Bachelor of Health Services Administration Florida International University Master of Business Administration Continuous Education Seminars |
Mike Nicaragua
| Email: | Mike_Nicaragua@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2019-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster, coordinate medical treatment for crew. Manage claims database for all client accounts. Maintain bordereaux reports. Facilitate maintenance, cure, sick-wage payments, and claims investigation. Auditing and negotiating medical bills. |
| Education: | Miami Dade College Associates of Arts (AA) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Continuing education seminars |
Omar Alvarado
| Email: | Omar_Alvarado@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2014-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at USM, managing Data Base for Client Accounts, inclusive of Bordereaux reporting and loss runs. Facilitating maintenance, cure payments and claims management |
| Education: | B.A. Florida State University in Information Studies Continuous Education Seminars |
Youlin De La Cruz
| Email: | Youlin_Delacruz@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster, Florida |
| 2008-2023: | Human Resources Generalist at Dufry America – Recruiting, scheduling, maintaining proper levels of staffing onboard 11 ships for NCL. |
| Education: |
Miami Dade College Associate of Arts (AA), Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Special Ed. Human Resources Professional Development, MDC Wolfson, Miami FL Management Skills, MDC Wolfson, Miami FL MLC 2006 Compliant |
Andrea Isaza
| Email: | Andrea_Isaza@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2025: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at U.S. Maritime |
| 2023-2025: | Claims Executive at NorthStandard |
| Education: |
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Tulane University Law Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University |
| Organizations: |
Member of Fort Lauderdale’s Mariner Club Member of The Propeller Club – Port of Miami Member of Women's International Shipping & Trading Association |
Maria Pou
| Email: | Maria_Pou@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2024-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at USM, coordinate medical treatment for crew; facilitate maintenance, cure payments, and claims management; assist with investigation of claims. |
| 2019-2024: | Billing Department at USM |
| Education: |
Hillsborough Community College Associate of Science (AS) Member of Fort Lauderdale’s Mariner Club Continuous Education Seminars |
Gregory Fiad
| Email: | Gregory_fiad@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2024-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster at USM, coordinate medical treatment for crew. Facilitate maintenance, cure payments, sick wages and claims management. |
| 2017-2023: | Crew Medical billing specialist at Norwegian Cruise Line in Doral, FL. |
| Education: |
Florida International University Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Healthcare Administration Miami Dade College Associates of Arts (AA) Continuous Education Seminars |
Jonah Margolesky
| Email: | Jonah_Margolesky@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2024-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster USM; Coordinating all medical treatment for crew, onboard and shoreside. Facilitate maintenance & cure payments, and claims management. |
| Education: |
University of Florida - B.A. in Political Science Continuous Education Seminars |
Jeremias Di Vico
| Email: | Jeremias_Divico@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 6-20 All Lines Adjuster |
| 2024-Present: | Licensed Maritime Adjuster USM; Coordinating medical treatment for repatriated and onboard yacht crew. Facilitating crew and client reimbursements, maintenance & cure payments, and claims management. |
| Education: |
Florida State University – Dual Major B.S. in Media and Communication Studies, and Editing, Writing and Media Continuing Education Seminars |
Board of Directors
Patrick W. Kelly
| Email: | Pat_Kelly@usmaritime.com |
| License: | 5-20 All Lines Adjuster, Florida |
| Affiliations: | Maritime Law Association, Propeller Club, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI), Jaycees Past President and Chairman of the Board, Maritime Association Port of N.Y. |
| 2015-Present: | Board Director |
| 1990-2015: | CEO and President USM |
| 1982-1990: | Licensed Florida Maritime Adjuster and Manager for LaMorte Burns Co. Inc. |
| 1973-1982: | N.Y. Maritime Adjuster and Assistant V.P. LaMorte Burns Co., Inc. |
| 1972-1973: | Medical Malpractice Adjuster for Chubb & Sons in New Jersey |
| 1970-1972: | Specialist in Stevedore Claims for American Mutual Insurance and Representative at the N.J. Compensation Board |
| Education: | B.A. in Political Science Continuous Education Seminars |
Eileen Kelly
| Email: | Lee_Kelly@usmaritime.com |
| License: | Florida Registered Nurse, Certified in Utilization Management (CPUR) |
| 2017-Present: | Board Director |
| 2000-2017: | Medical Case Manager at USM Audits Medical Bills, Bordereaux Reporting |
| 1982-2000: | Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida – Working in Utilization Management, Emergency Department and Surgery Department |
| 1970-1982: | John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, N.J. – Working in ICU, CCU, Emergency Department |
| Education: | Trenton State College in N.J. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Continuing Education Seminars in Healthcare Industry |