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Sandra Chekal

Farmington Hills,MI

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Claims Specialist (Auto Material Damage) Non Trucking Liability

Crum & Forster
01.2011 - Current
  • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
  • Conducted initial contact with the insured to discuss the details of the claim
  • Identify subrogation and salvage opportunities
  • Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
  • Worked with claims adjusters and examiners to expedite processing in alignment with procedures.
  • Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members of operations, finance and clinical departments.
  • Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
  • Notified insurance agents and accounting departments of policy cancellations and changes.
  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
  • Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
  • Assign appraiser when appropriate
  • Coordinate repairs with the approved repair facility
  • Provided excellent customer service through the life of the claim
  • Negotiate settlements.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.

Senior Analyst

Crum & Forster
  • Assisting in setting up shell policies for FL Dean
  • Entering vendor bypass payments in Claims Assure
  • Assisting adjusters in the Redwoods Group with their claims
  • Entering payment transactions for quarterly payments to vendors
  • Team lead in processing vendor invoices settlement payments
  • Granted payment authority of $1,500 to stamp and pay invoices.

Analyst

Crum & Forster
  • Assisting claim adjusters with claim handling tasks
  • Certify liability policies
  • Order Police/fire reports
  • Enter expense and settlements payments
  • Complete projects as assigned.

Title Review Specialist

Aerotek
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Analyzed and evaluated title and cited any discrepancies
  • Conduct online lien and judgment searches through Accurint
  • Verified client vesting information
  • Substantiated whether a title was clear or needed further attention
  • Compared liens to client’s credit report.

Data Entry Specialist

PRIMESOURCE STAFFING
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Data entry of Title information for modification of mortgages
  • Data entry of 55 wpm
  • Knowledge of title information: Legal description, deed names, recording date
  • Skilled in researching county websites for recorded modifications
  • Data entry of financial information for completion of modification process
  • Entry of information from financial report worksheets.

Claims Support Technician

AMERISURE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Under moderate supervision, perform routine and non-routine clerical tasks to support the Claims department; including opening, prepping and scanning daily mail; retrieval of files; processing form letters; printing daily claims checks; and other assigned tasks
  • Developed advanced skills on the ImageRight scanner functions and program indexing functions in preparation for launch of paperless project
  • Assisted in initiating paperless project by prepping files to be scanned into ImageRight system before the specified deadline
  • Tested different approaches on how to efficiently scan daily mail into ImageRight and selected the best approach to help train managers from service centers on the process
  • Played a key role in back scanning and indexing an estimated 900,000 documents into ImageRight during a two-month period
  • Responsible for printing large dollar amount checks, getting them signed by manager to approve, and delivering them to the proper adjustor
  • Received recognition for finding an important document that was required to settle a case in two days by looking through seven large volumes before the first day ended.

Education

Bachelor of Science-Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
01.2010

Associates of Arts and Science-Business - undefined

Western International University
01.2008

Skills

  • Damage Assessment
  • Claims Investigation
  • Claims Handling
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Insurance regulations knowledge
  • Professional ethics
  • Claims Processing
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Claims process explanation
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Auto damage appraisal
  • Active Listening
  • Time management abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Vehicle Inspection

Designationsachieved

  • AINS – Associates in Insurance
  • AIC – Associates in Claims
  • CCP – Certified Claims Professional

Adjusterlicense

P & C Adjuster NPN 20681877

Careerfocus

Over 13 years of experience in the insurance industry, I am a dedicated and reliable claims specialist that is passionate about providing excellent customer service, resolving complex claims, and ensuring fair and equitable settlements. Eager to learn new areas of adjusting in workers compensation, Auto, Property and Casualty.

Timeline

Claims Specialist (Auto Material Damage) Non Trucking Liability

Crum & Forster
01.2011 - Current

Title Review Specialist

Aerotek
01.2010 - 01.2011

Data Entry Specialist

PRIMESOURCE STAFFING
01.2009 - 01.2010

Claims Support Technician

AMERISURE INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2007 - 01.2009

Senior Analyst

Crum & Forster

Analyst

Crum & Forster

Associates of Arts and Science-Business - undefined

Western International University

Bachelor of Science-Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
Sandra Chekal