Janice Gehrke
Springfield,MO
Summary
Insurance professional equipped with extensive experience in managing bodily injury claims. Brings proven ability to assess claims accurately and make informed, fair decisions. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments, demonstrating expertise in negotiation and case management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster
American National Insurance Company
Springfield, MO
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored expenses of pending claims to comply with company expenditure guidelines and budgets.
- Prevented unnecessary litigation by diplomatically resolving disputes over coverage, liability, and damages through negotiation.
- Interviewed relevant parties to determine claim denial or settlement.
- Prepared and presented complex cases to management, in-house legal team and Claims Committee.
Senior Claims Representative
American National Insurance Company
Springfield, MO
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Handle multiple vehicle claims and determine liability
- Handle minor injuries and move to settlement of injury claim
- Handle some large loss claim and help adjusters move forward with their claims
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Bishop and Hayes P.C.
Springfield, MO
10.2014 - 09.2022
- Set up all client files and send correspondence to any and all applicable insurance companies for client claims
- Investigate coverages for all parties to determine if additional coverages are available for the clients
- Order and review all medical records and bills relevant to a claim
- Prepare demand packets to send to liability companies for review
- Update clients and involved parties as to status of injury claims
- Work with Medicare, Medicaid and all insurance companies once client cases are settled
- Work with lien holders for client claims to maximize client settlement
- Finalize settlements and disperse funding from settlements
Office Manager
Vega Chiropractic
Ozark, MO
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Responsible for patient intake and exams
- Oversaw and trained all employees for positions including therapy, x-ray imaging, insurance claims as well as assisting the doctor with medical exams and treatments
Skills
- Medical Records Analysis
- Claims Investigation
- Insurance regulations knowledge
- Insurance policy coverage knowledge
- Settlement Negotiation
- Liability Assessment
- Negotiation
- Policy Interpretation
- Bodily injury settlements proficiency
Communityadvocacy
- ICare kickoff breakfast for Harmony House, September 2017, Speaker
- Survivor focus group hosted by Harmony House, February 2018, Participant
- Conference for community partners led by Casey Gwinn regarding Family Justice Center, April 2018, Speaker
- VOICES committee for the Family Justice Center, June 2018 to present day
- Springfield Sexual Assault Task Force, February 2019, Appointed Member
- Victims Memorial Garden, April 2019, Honoree
- The Victim Center, 06/19-2021, Volunteer Advocate
- BLOCK program introduced to the SPS to educate teens on healthy relationships , August 2019, Speaker
- Senate Bill 71 for lifetime protection orders, August 2021, Advocated for bill that was ultimately passed and signed by Governor Parsons
Timeline
Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster
American National Insurance Company
09.2023 - Current
Senior Claims Representative
American National Insurance Company
09.2022 - 09.2023
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Bishop and Hayes P.C.
10.2014 - 09.2022
Office Manager
Vega Chiropractic
01.2012 - 10.2014