Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
AdministrativeAssistant

LAURA TAYLOR

Albany,NY

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Claims Representative

MetLife Insurance Merged to Farmers Insurance
Troy, NY
06.2016 - Current

Answer heavy volume of incoming phone calls

Handle first and third party clear cut and liability auto claims

Handle third party injury claims

Make contact with insureds, claimants, witnesses and attorneys

Conduct a full investigation to determine liability

Maintain a diary of pending claims

Evaluate injury claims and negotiate and settle with claimants and attorneys

Refer files to subrogation

Obtain recorded statements

Refer files to SIU

Customer Service Assistant

The Bruce Agency
Glenmont , NY
12.2015 - 06.2016

Answered phones 

Processed insurance premium payments 

Assisted agents with special projects 


Customer Service Associate

Maximus
Albany, New York
01.2012 - 12.2015

Answered heavy incoming phone calls in a call center.

Assisted customers with enrolling in Obama Care and Medicaid plans

Administrative Assistant

Laborers Local 190
Glenmont, New York
04.2009 - 11.2012
  • Assist Office Manager and Fund Administrator with special projects Screen and provide information in response to telephone calls Greet visitors Process union dues Comply with HIPPA Maintain data base of contractor contributions for union contractors and union members Manage large cash/check deposits Input inbound and outbound reciprocals for labor unions across the state of New York Handle dental claims Assist colleague with member medical eligibility Utilize interoffice computer program, Micro Soft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Administrative Assistant

Teamsters Local 294
Albany, New York
01.2007 - 03.2009
  • Answered telephones
  • Data Entry
  • Filing

No-Fault Claim Representative

St. Paul Travelers Insurance Co
Albany, New York
09.2004 - 03.2006
  • Made contact to injured parties within two hours of first notice Confirmed coverage and if the injured party was eligible for No- Fault benefits Handled claims within Reg 68 and best practices guidelines Determined if injury sustained was causally related to the motor vehicle accident Obtained bodily injury limits with other carriers in order to screen claim for SUM exposure Reviewed for subrogation and fraud indicators Maintained a diary system of pending claims Handled a heavy volume of incoming mail Utilized medical resources such as medical case managers and dial a doc in order to effectively medically manage the claim.

Auto Claim Representative

St. Paul Travelers Insurance Co
Albany, NY
03.2003 - 08.2004
  • Handled first and third party auto claims within Reg.64, and best practices guidelines Determined coverage Obtained recorded statements from all parties involved Completed a full investigation and determined liability Maintained a diary system of pending claims Handled incoming mail Reviewed claims for subrogation and fraud indicators.

Auto Claim Representative

Liberty Mutual
Latham, New York
01.2001 - 03.2003
  • Handled First and Third party Auto Claims within Regulation 64 Determined coverage Obtained recorded statements from all parties involved Completed a full investigation and determined liability Maintained a diary system of pending claims Handled incoming mail Reviewed claims for subrogation and fraud indicators Answered third party arbitration.

Senior Claims Coordinator

PERMA
Latham, New York
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Assisted Worker Compensation Adjusters with various clerical duties.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Supported receptionist with answering multi line phone system.

Technical Assistant

General Accident Insurance Company
Albany, New York
01.1989 - 01.1997
  • Assisted multi-line, no-fault and worker compensation adjusters with.

Education

Associate - Applied Science Business Management

Maria College
2005

Skills

  • Current Adjusters License
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Results-oriented
  • Self-directed
  • Professional and mature
  • Dedicated team player
  • Strong customer service skills

Timeline

Auto Claims Representative

MetLife Insurance Merged to Farmers Insurance
06.2016 - Current

Customer Service Assistant

The Bruce Agency
12.2015 - 06.2016

Customer Service Associate

Maximus
01.2012 - 12.2015

Administrative Assistant

Laborers Local 190
04.2009 - 11.2012

Administrative Assistant

Teamsters Local 294
01.2007 - 03.2009

No-Fault Claim Representative

St. Paul Travelers Insurance Co
09.2004 - 03.2006

Auto Claim Representative

St. Paul Travelers Insurance Co
03.2003 - 08.2004

Auto Claim Representative

Liberty Mutual
01.2001 - 03.2003

Senior Claims Coordinator

PERMA
01.1998 - 01.2001

Technical Assistant

General Accident Insurance Company
01.1989 - 01.1997

Associate - Applied Science Business Management

Maria College
LAURA TAYLOR