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Jennifer Rankin

Friendswood

Summary

Analytical claims professional with extensive experience in investigating and resolving complex claims. Proven ability to manage the entire claim life cycle while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service and effective conflict resolution. Committed to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Claims Specialist

American National Insurance Company
League City
02.2025 - Current

• Investigate claims through strategic contact with policyholders, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, medical providers, and technical experts.

• Engage internal and external resources for effective claim evaluation, including Subrogation, Risk Control, nurse consultants, and fire or fraud investigators.

• Develop and employ creative resolution strategies for prompt and proper disposition of claims.

• Utilize evaluation documentation tools and review Claim File Analysis for adherence to quality standards.

• Share experience and knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve claim results.

• Apply claim quality management protocols and metrics to all claims, documenting rationale for any departures.

Sr. Claim Representative

American National Insurance Company
League CIty
05.2022 - 02.2025

• Assisted Team Leads to provide effective training and support to team members.

• Managed a high volume of complex claims, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

• Responsible for the review and approval of claim denials submitted through our third-party administrator

• Maintained claim files and documented activities in accordance with established procedures.

Claims Representative

American National Insurance Company
League CIty
04.2018 - 05.2022

• Responsible for the investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of 100+ claims per month

• Ensured compliance with state/federal regulations, provisions of the policy contracts, and company philosophy

• Develop professional, collaborative, and cooperative relationships with customers, and internal and external employees and clients

Supervisor / Bookkeeper

Bjs Restaurants Inc
Webster
05.2010 - 04.2018

• Effectively lead and motivated employees through implementation of incentive plans and in-house training resulting in an increase in sales and employee satisfaction

• Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation

• Updated confidential banking information and recorded cash receipts totaling $10,000+

• Communicated effectively with 75+ guests daily, senior management and coworkers to ensure excellent customer service and guest retention

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
12-2011

Skills

  • Claims investigation and consulting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking

Certification

Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)-LOMA

Associate, Customer Service (ACS)-LOMA

Associate in Claims (AIC)-The Institutes

Timeline

Claims Specialist

American National Insurance Company
02.2025 - Current

Sr. Claim Representative

American National Insurance Company
05.2022 - 02.2025

Claims Representative

American National Insurance Company
04.2018 - 05.2022

Supervisor / Bookkeeper

Bjs Restaurants Inc
05.2010 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Houston
Jennifer Rankin