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Leryn O’Boyle

Fort Worth

Summary

Analytical insurance professional with experience in managing auto liability and first-party medical claims. Recognized for enhancing claim resolution processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Fosters strong customer relationships, demonstrates adaptability, and maintains a steadfast commitment to achieving optimal outcomes. Proven track record of streamlining operations to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Prepared to leverage expertise in a dynamic role that demands strategic problem-solving and a customer-focused approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auto Liability Adjuster

Allstate Insurance
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conduct thorough investigations of auto accidents, gather information through recorded statements, police reports, and examination of damage and scene photos to establish liability
  • Determine coverage applicable coverage through in-depth policy research and provide customers with explanations of their policy coverage and how they apply to their claim
  • Negotiate claim settlements
  • Prioritize incoming daily claims and customer communications to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Foster ongoing communication with internal and external customers, agents, interested parties to ensure expectations and goals are consistently met
  • Collaborate with colleagues to facilitate the claims handling process
  • Remote

Claims Adjuster

Gainsco - MGA Insurance Company
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Licensed adjuster responsible for the claims process from the first notice of loss to payment and closure
  • Identify claim type, open reserves, and assign the claim to the appropriate adjuster
  • Review policies to determine coverage
  • Take recorded statements from the insured and others involved in the claim
  • Assign vehicle inspections
  • Determine any potential fraud and forward the file to special investigations (SIU)

Telephone Claims Representative

GEICO
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Licensed adjuster responsible for claims handling in multiple states, establish coverage, liability, damages, negligence, and denials for auto claims
  • Conduct coverage and liability investigations with regards to state statutes and policy conditions, provisions, exclusions, and endorsements
  • Manage files by contacting all parties, gathering relevant information, and taking statements to resolve claims in a timely manner
  • Identify subrogation potential and prepare files to submit for subrogation and/or arbitration
  • Handle first party medical claims (Medical Payments and Personal Injury Protection) with attorney representation, reviewed medical records, bills, and lost wages and issued payments
  • Respond to letters of representation for first party medical claims and provide confirmation or denial of coverage with appropriate documentation
  • Negotiate third party non-auto claims of property damage, loss of use, and lost wages
  • Handle high in-bound and out-bound call volume to provide excellent customer service and maintain an organized diary
  • Work closely with special investigations and management on cases of potential fraud and determine what steps will be necessary to accept or deny a claim
  • Achieved an 80% return on customer satisfaction surveys, with a 95% response of customers saying they had an excellent experience with the claims process

Consumer Relations

Frito-Lay, Inc.
07.2013 - 06.2016
  • Responded to consumer questions, complaints, and comments via phone, email, chat, and postal mail; ensuring each individual had a satisfactory and delightful experience
  • Answered up to 60 calls and 30 emails per day in a call center environment
  • Consistently met performance goals
  • Documented consumer concerns in the consumer relations management tool
  • Replied to executive mail for the CEO and President of the company
  • Appointed as team lead, with extended authority to resolve sensitive and complicated consumer complaints
  • Worked with the in house Escalation Team to settle insurance claims of alleged injury or egregious findings within a product
  • Assisted in developing and writing the first procedure manual for the Escalation Team

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Over six years of customer service experience
  • Over three years of insurance claims handling
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to empathize and connect with customers
  • PC skills, proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with claim management software, Arbitration Forums, ISO, and Accurint/LexisNexis
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Legal compliance

Certification

  • Licensed Texas P&C

Timeline

Auto Liability Adjuster

Allstate Insurance
04.2023 - 03.2024

Claims Adjuster

Gainsco - MGA Insurance Company
02.2019 - 08.2019

Telephone Claims Representative

GEICO
02.2017 - 10.2018

Consumer Relations

Frito-Lay, Inc.
07.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Texas at Arlington