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Erika Jenkins

Insurance Claim Handling
DeSoto,TX

Summary

Skilled customer service professional with strong background in claims handling and resolution. Offering strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ready to learn and grow, bringing the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and a strong foundation in handling customer inquiries and resolving issues. Always striving to be a valued team player with focused on learning company policies and achieving desired results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Bodily Injury Claims Specialist

State Farm Insurance Inc
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Strengthened customer relationships by providing clear communication throughout the claims process, ensuring all parties were well-informed of progress and outcomes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing insurance claims processes and providing timely resolutions.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards by staying current on relevant laws, policies, and best practices for handling insurance claims.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
  • Claim ownership of over 90 claims. Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
  • Reviewed and processed attorney demand letters to conducted timely negotiations with claimant/insured representatives to reach fair settlements within policy limits.

Claim Handler

Pilot Catastrophe Services
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Communicated effectively with customers throughout the entire claims process, ensuring transparency and understanding at each stage.
  • Collaborated with repair facilities to ensure timely and accurate vehicle repairs for clients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
  • Negotiated fair settlements with claimants, ensuring equitable resolutions for all parties involved.
  • Task management, completing 52 claim tasks per day on average.

Total Loss Claim Handler

The Best Claims
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Negotiated favorable settlements with claimants, attorneys, and other insurance carriers to minimize financial risk for the company.
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of complex insurance claims, gathering evidence and analyzing relevant documentation.
  • Task management, completing 40 tasks per day om average.

CLAIMS ADJUSTER

Pilot Catastrophe
09.2022 - 11.2022

Task management completed 39 claim task per day on average.

  • Maintained accurate and detailed information related to claim and made decisions consistent with claims standards and local laws
  • Reviewed policy documents and facts of loss to verify coverage
  • Investigated, evaluated and finalized claims resulting from catastrophic losses
  • Issued payments and reported payment irregularities found in the Next Gen system
  • Worked with investigators and claims adjusters to handle the most complex claims
  • Reached out to owners to set up appointments for viewing damaged vehicles

CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

Health Equity
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Navigated multiple computer programs during each call to locate information, document interactions and put solutions into motion
  • Used strong call management skills to control conversations and consistently meet performance targets
  • Helped clients with inquiries related to benefits and status of healthcare-related actions.
  • Called clients to follow up on issues and obtain information to facilitate timely resolutions and documented key points of customer interactions.
  • Investigated and resolved client inquiries and complaints quickly.

ACCOUNT MANAGER, INSIDE SALES

Frozen Food Express
08.2014 - 07.2019
  • Maintained accurate record of leads, sales activities and completed sales in CRM and AS400
  • Promoted offerings consistently to keep customers aware of product benefits and features
  • Worked with processing teams, customer service staff and other internal departments to deliver superior service
  • Coordinated with shipping and receiving staff to schedule shipments and monitor delays
  • Engaged customers to quickly identify needs, negotiate contracts and close sales

Education

High School Diploma -

Richwood High School
Monroe
05-2003

Skills

  • Medical records analysis
  • Claims investigation
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Liability assessment
  • Policy interpretation
  • Injury evaluation

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Timeline

Bodily Injury Claims Specialist

State Farm Insurance Inc
02.2024 - 10.2024

Claim Handler

Pilot Catastrophe Services
04.2023 - 01.2024

Total Loss Claim Handler

The Best Claims
12.2022 - 04.2023

CLAIMS ADJUSTER

Pilot Catastrophe
09.2022 - 11.2022

CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

Health Equity
03.2020 - 08.2022

ACCOUNT MANAGER, INSIDE SALES

Frozen Food Express
08.2014 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Richwood High School
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