Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Colin Granger

Spencer, MA,MA

Summary

Experienced personal automobile, diminution in value, and individual disability insurance specialist successful at managing high caseloads in fast-paced environments. Organized, driven and adaptable with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Offering 20+ years of industry experience and a willingness to take on any challenge.

LICENSURE:

New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Claim Representative II

MAPFRE Insurance
Webster, MA
12.2020 - Current
  • Investigated and resolved personal automobile claims in multiple states in addition to overseeing the adjudication of all of the Eastern Claims Office's third-party diminution in value claims.
  • Provided excellent customer service in accordance with all organizational service standards from start to finish on each adjudicated claim.
  • Evaluated the claim file to determine coverage, reserves, liability and potential for settlement.
  • Executed claims investigations by conducting personal interviews in addition to obtaining all pertinent loss documentation.
  • Proposed settlements to resolve each claim amicably prior to issuance of the applicable payment.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving environment to process large volumes of claims.
  • Over $1,000,000 each year in savings since being tasked with overseeing the adjudication of all of the Eastern Claims Office's third party diminution in value claims.

Auto Adjuster

Hanover Insurance Group Inc
Worcester, MA
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Investigated and resolved personal automobile claims in multiple states.
  • Provided excellent customer service in accordance with all organizational service standards from start to finish on each adjudicated claim.
  • Evaluated the claim file to determine coverage, reserves, liability and potential for settlement.
  • Executed claims investigations by conducting personal interviews in addition to obtaining all pertinent loss documentation.
  • Proposed settlements to resolve each claim amicably prior to issuance of the applicable payment.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving environment to process large volumes of claims.

Disability Benefits Specialist

Unum
Worcester, MA
04.2002 - 12.2008
  • Investigated and resolved individual short-term, long term, key person, and business overhead expense disability claims.
  • Provided excellent customer service in accordance with all organizational service standards from start to finish on each claim adjudicated.
  • Evaluated the claim file to determine coverage, reserves, liability and potential for settlement.
  • Conducted claims investigations by conducting personal interviews in addition to obtaining all pertinent medical, financial, background, and level of activity records.
  • Directed and coordinated all applicable reviews of the medical and financial records obtained.
  • Interpreted the findings documented in the prepared medical, financial, background, and level of activity reports.
  • Proposed settlements to resolve each claim amicably prior to issuance of the applicable payment.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of the origin, restrictions and limitations, and general treatment plans for the various claimed diagnoses.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving environment to process large volumes of claims

Claims Service Specialist

Arbella Mutual Insurance Company
Westborough, MA
07.1999 - 04.2002
  • Investigated and resolved personal automobile claims in multiple states.
  • Provided excellent customer service in accordance with all organizational service standards from start to finish on each adjudicated claim.
  • Evaluated the claim file to determine coverage, reserves, liability and potential for settlement.
  • Executed claims investigations by conducting personal interviews in addition to obtaining all pertinent loss documentation.
  • Proposed settlements to resolve each claim amicably prior to issuance of the applicable payment.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving environment to process large volumes of claims.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Worcester State University, Worcester, MA
1997

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Policy interpretation
  • Insurance coverage verification
  • Documentation review
  • Thorough investigations
  • Settlement determinations
  • Understanding of medical terms
  • Adept at working remotely
  • Proficient in Guidewire, eClaimsWorks, Navilink, PACE, BEST, IRIMS, AS400, V12, and V2 claim handling systems

Timeline

Claim Representative II - MAPFRE Insurance
12.2020 - Current
Auto Adjuster - Hanover Insurance Group Inc
01.2009 - 12.2010
Disability Benefits Specialist - Unum
04.2002 - 12.2008
Claims Service Specialist - Arbella Mutual Insurance Company
07.1999 - 04.2002
Worcester State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Colin Granger