
Experienced and reliable customer service representative with extensive experience providing assistance in a busy call center setting. Strong dedication to helping customers resolve issues and cultivating a positive image of the company. Excel in both team environments and alone. Proven ability to listen attentively, solve problems quickly and efficiently, and create high-quality professional relationships with callers. Fully committed to following company procedures and winning loyal customers.
· Review the policy and work with underwriters to confirm coverage under the policy
· Obtain statements from insureds, claimants and witnesses in addition to collect police reports and medical records to determine the facts of loss, liability and damages
· Order auto appraisals using various auto appraiser vendors
· Negotiate and settle moderately complex claims, total loss settlements, salvage valuation and salvage recoveries
· Process titles, including documentation, maintain logs, and contact banks/lien holders
· Establish appropriate loss reserves
· Identify potential fraud involving brokers, insureds, claimants and body shops
· Proficient with technology such as Carport, SCA appraisals, geotracking, social media reports, ISO indexing, medical bill review, any other technology used in your daily work, etc.
· Interpret medical reports, review medical billing, evaluate claim value and manage claims process to ensure efficient resolution
· Complete a settlement evaluation using liability and damage information
· Respond to letters of representation and contact plaintiff attorneys to resolve cases
· Assign defense counsel as needed
· Negotiate with claimants and attorneys to settle bodily injury claims within an established range of value
· Protect the interests of the insured and exchange when reviewing, investigating, documenting, evaluating, and settling claims
· Contribute to reduce loss ratio and disposal of cases by applying technical and negotiating techniques Read and interprets reasons for claims
· Conduct official interviews or correspond with claimants, witnesses, request police reports, physicians, or other relevant parties to determine claim settlement, denial, or review
· Study Insured’s policy to determine whether insurance will cover the incident
· Request property damage appraisal
· Adjust reserves or provide reserve recommendations to ensure that reserve activities are consistent with corporate policies
· Investigates damages to automobiles and property as necessary
· Follow up with all parties involved in accidents and emergencies to determine the nature of the event
· Consult with legal and medical experts to gain further insight into the claim
· Review all claims to check for any fraudulent or contradictory information
· Log all claim information. Maintain files on all policyholders and claim histories
· Compile all information to arrive at a final decision to accept or reject the insurance claim
· Perform appropriate analysis of material damage losses and valuation of constructed total losses
· Policy interpretation and exposure recognition
· Coverage determination, liability investigation and analysis including comparative Negligence
· Identity and forward files to Subrogation
Total loss Specialist
· The Team Lead in the Total Loss Department
· Document a claim file with notes, evaluations, and decision-making process
· Negotiation and Settlement Guidance
• Negotiate Auto subrogation recoveries with responsible party carriers
• Responsible for filing claims and receiving initial claims
• Assist in the recovery of payments for duplicate coverage, and no-fault claims
• Negotiate, and settle subrogation collection
• Answer inquiries, and coordinates with other departments, insurance adjustors
• Recommend and document the necessary information to close a file
• Manage Subrogation Recovery following review of evidence submitted to Arbitration by participating carriers
• Examination of all means of collections and complete claims investigations to determine third party liability and exposure
• The ability to pursue subrogation against individuals, businesses, and insurance companies.
• Review claims and other information to identify possible third-party responsibilities and initiating appropriate action to recover funds paid for various medical expenses and other costs