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Kelly Brittain

Waukee,IA

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Client Service Consultant

Creative Risk Solutions (CRS)
05.2019 - Current
  • Provide exceptional customer service and operate as an effective partner with external and internal clients
  • Provide onboarding activities for clients including CRS overview, claims best practices and on-line system training
  • Consistently available for client inquiries; respond to client requests in a timely and professional manner
  • Investigate and identify appropriate resources to resolve complex individual claim issues ensuring client satisfaction
  • Attend and participate in captive customer group meetings such as Risk Control Workshops and Board of Director's meetings
  • Provide training as needed; bring important messages back for internal CRS staff to consider
  • Maintain visibility with clients and partner agencies to foster lasting relationships developed through professional and technical expertise
  • Organize and conduct individual claim reviews for customers
  • Accountable for account accuracy by ensuring on-line customer information, as well as items received by carriers is accurate and current, to include exposure schedules, policy information, policy endorsements, premium and invoicing.

Claims Service Consultant

Holmes Murphy & Associates
09.2004 - 05.2019
  • Provide high quality property casualty claim management, advocacy and analysis to clients and internal staff
  • Educate clients on the claim process and assist in determining coverage
  • Establish rapport between the client and insurance carrier; perform claim reviews as needed
  • Provide and oversee accurate and timely loss information for internal and external use
  • Assist in on-boarding new clients or if change in client's insurance carrier to ensure proper awareness of claim requirements, need and concerns
  • Analyze claim data to determine loss trends and assist in loss prevention and claim cost reduction.

Benefits Coordinator

Local 33 Health and Welfare
02.2001 - 02.2004
  • Provided customer service to members and health care providers
  • Assessed member eligibility for available health coverage
  • Decreased health care expenditures through negotiated pricing with providers and external networks.

Claims Team Leader

Progressive Insurance
01.2000 - 02.2001
  • Managed 7-9 claims representatives and facilitated team dynamics
  • Responsibilities included training, career development, and performance evaluation of direct reports
  • Assisted in overseeing day-to-day business activities
  • Performed quality assurance audits on all claim activity.

Claims Representative/Claims Team Leader

Progressive Insurance
04.1995 - 12.1999
  • Performed all tasks associated with resolving claims
  • Duties included: completion of initial loss reports, determination of liability, settlement of bodily injury claims, completion of appraisals on damaged autos, boats, motorcycles and recreational vehicles
  • Recognized for achieving an increase in alternative parts usage helping to reduce company expenditures
  • Voted MVP of all Arizona claims offices in 1998.

Education

Bachelor's in Animal Science -

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Skills

  • Customer advocate
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team player
  • Strong knowledge of commercial property and casualty products

Certification

  • Property and Casualty License
  • Certified Insurance Counselor designation

Timeline

Sr. Client Service Consultant

Creative Risk Solutions (CRS)
05.2019 - Current

Claims Service Consultant

Holmes Murphy & Associates
09.2004 - 05.2019

Benefits Coordinator

Local 33 Health and Welfare
02.2001 - 02.2004

Claims Team Leader

Progressive Insurance
01.2000 - 02.2001

Claims Representative/Claims Team Leader

Progressive Insurance
04.1995 - 12.1999
  • Property and Casualty License
  • Certified Insurance Counselor designation

Bachelor's in Animal Science -

Iowa State University
Kelly Brittain