Kelly began his career in the insurance industry in 2007 as a Captive Agent for a large international insurance company. After several years as an Agent and Benefits Enroller, Kelly set his sights on becoming a Claims Adjuster. In 2014, he joined a nationwide personal and commercial lines carrier based in Los Angeles, California, as a Field Claims Adjuster handling daily property claims in Eugene and Salem, Oregon. In 2016, Kelly responded to the Sand Fire in Santa Clarita, California, where he adjusted soot and ash claims. In 2018 he joined a large international independent adjusting firm as a Senior Property Adjuster where he adjusted more complex losses. Then, in 2019, Kelly accepted an offer to bring his knowledge of property and casualty claims to McLarens and Norcross. Kelly French joined McLarens and Norcross in 2019 as a Regional General Adjuster in the Portland, Oregon, office.
Since joining McLarens, Kelly was promoted to National General Adjuster in 2023 and assists a number of Executive General Adjusters with large commercial losses across Oregon and Washington as well as managing claims directly for clients. Kelly holds licenses in the States of Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho.
NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTSÂ
- Commercial Water Loss – Bellevue, Washington (USD 3.7 Million)
- Commercial Hail Loss – Municipal Buildings – Wallowa, Oregon (USD 2.0 Million)
- Church Fire – Gleneden Beach, Oregon (USD 600K)
- School Fire – Portland, Oregon (USD 550K)
- Apartment Fire – Builders Risk – Kent, Washington (USD 750K)
- Barrier Fence -Southern Oregon – Snow Damage (USD 330K)
