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Jeanette Harvey

Jeanette Harvey

Altoona,IA

Summary

Dynamic claims and recovery leader with extensive experience in end‑to‑end claim management, operational recovery, and arbitration. Known for designing and implementing new tracking and reporting methodologies that increase visibility, streamline workflows, and enable data‑driven investigative decisions across teams. A naturally curious, future‑ready leader who actively experiments with digital tools—including SharePoint Lists, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot/AI, and Glean—to solve complex problems, surface insights, and continuously improve investigative outcomes.

Recognized for championing experimentation, piloting new platforms (e.g., TRS), and leading collaborative initiatives that align with SIU’s emphasis on digital transformation, innovation, and a growth mindset.

Work History

Recovery Claims Manager

Nationwide Insurance
Des Moines, IA, USA
10.2016 - Current
  • Lead multiple recovery and arbitration teams within the National Recovery Organization, frequently integrating diverse groups and workflows to improve consistency and outcomes.
  • Serve as a key Arbitration Forums liaison and committee participant (Member Council, NY PIP Loss Transfer, TAG Council), helping shape external program changes and internal readiness.

Technology, Data & Innovation

  • Created SharePoint List + Power App solutions for MD Assist, Accident Recon, PDS Manual, and SDS, driven by a curiosity about how low code tools could simplify complex referral flows and enable first come/first served processing, transparent tracking, and more robust performance insights.
  • Developed and evolved Power BI dashboards that consolidate demand, payment, productivity, and savings data—building toward a comprehensive 2024–2026 view of recovery and loss cost reduction results, and giving leaders clearer investigative and operational visibility.
  • Piloted new investigative and recovery workflows during transitions (e.g., TRS roll out, NILC and BI FTE transitions into NRO), using technology and data to test assumptions, refine processes, and support associates through change.
  • Authored IT project requests for critical data integration and Settlement Exchange System (SES) version 5 upgrades, anticipating future data needs for investigations and positioning teams to leverage more advanced analytics and automation.

Bodily Injury Casualty Claims Manager

Nationwide Insurance
Des Moines, IA, USA
06.2012 - 10.2016
  • Led a Bodily Injury Casualty team responsible for complex claim handling, quality, and compliance.
  • Formed a specialized Medicare team that delivered strong compliance audit performance across multiple years, supported by clear expectations and targeted coaching.
  • Achieved top-tier calibration and quality results while maintaining strong associate engagement through consistent communication, recognition, and development.
  • Audit results: 2015 – 94.05%, 2016 – 93.08%. 1Q 2016 calibration – 96.03% - highest of BI casualty managers
  • Led ABI offers-out initiative, improving results through aligned processes, expectations, and performance tracking.

Non-Injury Casualty Claims Manager

Nationwide Insurance
Des Moines, IA, USA
02.2006 - 06.2012
  • Managed a Non-Injury Casualty team, overseeing operations, quality, and customer experience while enforcing Best Claims Practices through open and closed file reviews.
  • Served as Lead/Co-Lead Hiring Manager (2009–2012), including resume screening, interview coordination, calibration sessions, campus recruiting, and coordination of several Power Hire events.
  • Led assignment and workflow process documentation, clarifying roles across Casualty and Material Damage and driving consistent adoption through leadership and team communications.

Skills

Technology Skills:

  • Excel proficiency
  • PowerPoint
  • SharePoint list management
  • Power Apps customization
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Power BI data visualization
  • Arbitration Forums platforms (OLF, TRS, E-Subro Hub)
  • Copilot/AI
  • Glean

Leadership Skills:

  • Adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Collaborative team development
  • Process improvement
  • Decision-making
  • Training and development

Timeline

Recovery Claims Manager

Nationwide Insurance
10.2016 - Current

Bodily Injury Casualty Claims Manager

Nationwide Insurance
06.2012 - 10.2016

Non-Injury Casualty Claims Manager

Nationwide Insurance
02.2006 - 06.2012

Phone

cellular, (515) 371-8941

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
Jeanette Harvey