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Sara Reeder

Summary

Multi-line Claims Supervisor dedicated to quality investigation, adjustment and supervision of diverse cases. Blends strategic planning and leadership strengths to establish top-performing claims departments. Trains and mentors staff, optimizing compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Claims Supervisor-Casualty Litigation

Farmers Insurance Company
02.2020 - Current
  • Monitored team performance, enforcing compliance with corporate claims processes and procedures.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Handled claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures, best practices and regulations.
  • Championed insurance claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationship to support clients during challenging times.
  • Determined proper course of action for claims processing.
  • Documented and communicated timely claims information while supporting accurate outcomes.
  • Gathered sensitive information to update customer profiles and help with appeals process.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.

Casualty Supervisor

METLIFE
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.

Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster

Metlife
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
  • Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
  • Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
  • Reviewed and analyzed suspicious and potentially fraudulent insurance claims.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations.
  • Resolved complex, severe exposure claims using high service oriented file handling.
  • Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and reported findings and recommendations.

Casualty Claims Adjuster

Metlife
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
  • Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
  • Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
  • Reviewed and analyzed suspicious and potentially fraudulent insurance claims.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations.
  • Resolved complex, severe exposure claims using high service oriented file handling.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and reported findings and recommendations.
  • Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
  • Maintained contact with claimants and attorneys to determine treatment status.

Casualty Claims Adjuster

Safeco/Liberty Mutual
02.2012 - 06.2016
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
  • Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
  • Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
  • Reviewed and analyzed suspicious and potentially fraudulent insurance claims.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations.
  • Resolved complex, severe exposure claims using high service oriented file handling.
  • Investigated and assessed damage to property and reviewed property damage estimates.

Property Damage Liability Adjuster

Safeco/Liberty Mutual
08.2008 - 02.2016
  • Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management.
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Creve Coeur Police Department
06.2006 - 08.2008
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Criminology

University of Missouri - St Louis, St Louis, MO
05.2005

Skills

  • Medicare and Medicaid Eligibility
  • Expense Control
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Customer Expectations Management
  • Claims Analysis
  • Personnel Training
  • Claims Investigation and Research
  • Conflict Resolution Tactics
  • Customer Retention
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Claims Understanding
  • Claim Validity Determination
  • Customer Experience
  • Litigation Support
  • Team Motivation
  • Litigation Review
  • Claims Auditing
  • Claims Adjustments Review
  • Strategic Goals
  • Job Assignments
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Team Meetings
  • Liability Management
  • Litigation Management

Licensing

TX, NM, OK, LA, FL, WY, CT, KY, DE


Timeline

Field Claims Supervisor-Casualty Litigation - Farmers Insurance Company
02.2020 - Current
Casualty Supervisor - METLIFE
02.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster - Metlife
02.2017 - 02.2018
Casualty Claims Adjuster - Metlife
06.2016 - 02.2017
Casualty Claims Adjuster - Safeco/Liberty Mutual
02.2012 - 06.2016
Property Damage Liability Adjuster - Safeco/Liberty Mutual
08.2008 - 02.2016
911 Emergency Dispatcher - Creve Coeur Police Department
06.2006 - 08.2008
University of Missouri - St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Criminology
Sara Reeder