Heather K. Targett
Long Term Disability Claims Analyst
Standish,Maine
Summary
Results-driven professional, who excels in disability claims management. History of expertly navigating intricate claims processes and delivering impactful decisions. Highly collaborative team player with focus on achieving optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Long Term Disability Claims Analyst
Symetra Financial
10.2025 - Current
- Ability to gather documentation needed to review, analyze and accurately adjudicate claims according to policy provisions, ERISA and specific state regulations.
- On-going claim management to appropriately assess claim liability; ensuring that claimant's ongoing medical conditions, applicable policy provisions, and deductible sources of income are investigated, pursued and applied.
- Effectively identify and utilize risk management tools and resources.
- Accurate and complete documentation of required information meeting risk management and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work independently making timely risk-assessment decisions on disability claims.
Long Term Disability Claims Analyst
Dearborn National Life Insurance Company
08.2018 - 09.2025
Senior Disability Analyst
Salt Associates, Yarmouth, Maine
03.2014 - 08.2018
Reservations Desk, Office work, Customer Service
Richards by the Sea, Old Orchard Beach, Maine (seasonal)
04.2013 - 10.2017
Long Term Disability Claims Examiner
Prudential Financial, Portland Maine
04.2012 - 03.2013
Customer Service Representative
UNUM, Portland, Maine
01.2011 - 04.2012
Senior Long Term Disability Analyst
Aetna Life Insurance Company, South Portland, Maine
09.2008 - 11.2010
Senior Long Term Disability Analyst
United Health Care, Westbrook, Maine
01.2007 - 09.2008
Senior Long Term Disability Benefits Specialist
UNUM, Portland, Maine
08.1999 - 01.2007
Education
ALHC- Associate Life and Health Claims Insurance Designation -
International Claims Association
Washington DCProfessional Secretary License - undefined
Hart School for Professional Secretaries
Skills
Ability to gather documentation needed to review, analyze and accurately adjudicate claims according to policy provisions, ERISA and specific state regulations
undefinedCertification
Time Management training
Timeline
Long Term Disability Claims Analyst
Symetra Financial
10.2025 - Current
Long Term Disability Claims Analyst
Dearborn National Life Insurance Company
08.2018 - 09.2025
Senior Disability Analyst
Salt Associates, Yarmouth, Maine
03.2014 - 08.2018
Reservations Desk, Office work, Customer Service
Richards by the Sea, Old Orchard Beach, Maine (seasonal)
04.2013 - 10.2017
Long Term Disability Claims Examiner
Prudential Financial, Portland Maine
04.2012 - 03.2013
Customer Service Representative
UNUM, Portland, Maine
01.2011 - 04.2012
Senior Long Term Disability Analyst
Aetna Life Insurance Company, South Portland, Maine
09.2008 - 11.2010
Senior Long Term Disability Analyst
United Health Care, Westbrook, Maine
01.2007 - 09.2008
Senior Long Term Disability Benefits Specialist
UNUM, Portland, Maine
08.1999 - 01.2007
Professional Secretary License - undefined
Hart School for Professional Secretaries
ALHC- Associate Life and Health Claims Insurance Designation -
International Claims Association