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Ranfis-Micael Lemus

Ranfis-Micael Lemus

Bilingual Claims Specialist
Garland,TX

Summary

Experienced Bilingual Insurance Specialist successful at managing high caseloads in fast-paced environments. Organized, driven and adaptable with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Offering 13 years of experience and willingness to take on any challenge.

  • Successfully managed a caseload of liability claims in English and Spanish, ensuring timely resolution of claims
  • Utilized sound judgment in evaluating and negotiating liability claims while adhering to departmental procedures and guidelines.
  • Liaised with attorneys, medical providers, adjusters, and other third party vendors to facilitate prompt and efficient resolution of liability claims
  • Investigated liability claims to determine coverage, liability, and damages

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Claims Specialist - Complex

Lone Star MGA
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
  • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
  • Worked with claims adjusters and examiners to expedite processing in alignment with procedures.
  • Evaluated and settled complex insurance claims in strict timeframes.
  • Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
  • Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
  • Coordinated with contracting department to resolve payer issues.
  • Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
  • Closing up to 25 claims a week and handling 25-30 calls a day.

Bilingual Claims Specialist - Complex

State Farm
05.2018 - 07.2023

Extensive experience in investigating, evaluating, negotiating and settling claims. Correctly applying knowledge of policies, insurance regulations when determining coverage and liability. Upwards of 25-30 calls a day.

  • Processed, reviewed, and evaluated incoming insurance claims in both English and Spanish
  • Researched and answered customer inquiries regarding claims in a timely and accurate manner
  • Maintained knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards governing insurance claims
  • Developed and maintained relationships with insurance companies and customers to ensure accurate and timely resolution of claims
  • Utilized a variety of software programs to access and analyze claims data
  • Negotiated settlement of claims with insurance companies and customers

Insurance Claims Specialist

Triumph Roofing and Construction
04.2017 - 10.2017

Supplementing insurance carriers original estimates to cover actual costs associated with repairs to dwelling. Working on 15-20 supplements a week.

  • Negotiating with insurance carriers to optimize claim settlements, up to 20-25 calls a day.
  • Investigating of pertinent evidence for successful supplement submission.
  • Proper reconciliation of accounts via work orders, labor and material estimates for timely release of recoverable depreciation.
  • Coordinate and facilitate processing of claims and review estimates with third party claims administrators.

Claims Coordinator

Dimont and Associates
11.2012 - 04.2017

Review of field reports to determine insurable damages and submission of claims while procuring necessary documentation to substantiate claims, such as Statements of Loss.

  • Appraisal desk review, assessment and correction. Identify and analyze direct loss and indirect loss, including subrogation of losses and submission processes. Doing 40 property valuations daily and submitting 30-40 claims submissions on distressed properties.
  • Generation valuations and estimates via xactware/xactimate to assign correct RCV/ACV for subject properties.
  • Risk assessment, identification and submission of claims while identifying conditions, exclusions and insuring agreements of various insurance policies and jurisdictional references.

Education

Associates In Insurance - Commercial Insurance, Claims Mgmt.

The Institutes
U.S.A. - Online
10.2024

Associate of Applied Sciences - Information Systems - Cybersecurity

Collin College
Plano, TX
12-2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Negotiating
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Making / Judgment
  • Relationship Building
  • Technical / Functional Expertise
  • Investigating / Evaluating
  • Claim Settlement
  • Insurance Policies / Regulations
  • Recorded Statements

Affiliations

Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society - Alpha Mu Tau Chapter

Certification

Adjusters License DOI https://platform.sircon.com/#/login?sessionTimeout=false October 2023

Louisiana, Delaware, Connecticut, Texas, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Florida, Georgia, Wyoming, Vermont. All these licenses were obtained via reciprocity. Additionally, my fingerprints have already been administered and tendered with Florida DOI.

Languages

Spanish
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Bilingual Claims Specialist - Complex

Lone Star MGA
07.2023 - 08.2024

Bilingual Claims Specialist - Complex

State Farm
05.2018 - 07.2023

Insurance Claims Specialist

Triumph Roofing and Construction
04.2017 - 10.2017

Claims Coordinator

Dimont and Associates
11.2012 - 04.2017

Associates In Insurance - Commercial Insurance, Claims Mgmt.

The Institutes

Associate of Applied Sciences - Information Systems - Cybersecurity

Collin College
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