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Sarah K. Kohl

Crawfordsville,IN

Summary

Knowledgeable insurance professional with excellent customer service, research, and document coordination skills. Bringing 6+ years' experience working with auto claims. Attentive team player consistently treats clients fairly and equitably. Significantly exceeds expectations as a claims adjuster by taking on extra responsibilities with a one-team approach and growth mindset.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Claims Resolution Specialist

Liberty Mutual
08.2021 - Current
  • Explained policy coverage, liability and denials to policyholders, lawyers and other involved parties.
  • Collected information about rejected claims and developed effective solutions.
  • Investigated issues to determine appropriate coverage and liability for Auto claims.
  • Completed thorough liability and coverage investigations with detailed recorded statements.
  • Reviewed policy language in multiple states to acquire extensive knowledge in policy coverages.
  • Identified training and coaching opportunities for team and unit.
  • Created enrichments and presented them to multiple teams, units, and departments.
  • Gained claims management knowledge by playing main manager backup.
  • Coached new hires and transfers from other departments in CRS role.

*2023 Circle of Excellence winner

*2022 and 2023 Significantly exceeds on performance reviews

Total Loss Claims Adjuster

Liberty Mutual
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Evaluated all evidence with ultimate goal of creating positive outcomes for client’s claims.
  • Worked with customers to arrange vehicle inspections.
  • Responsible for determining level of loss for each case and deciding on compensation for client.
  • Organized and prioritized time sensitive claims in total loss department.
  • Investigated and resolved liability exposures in over 15 states while abiding by those states' specific statutes.

*2021 Circle of Excellence winner

*2021 Significantly exceeds on performance review.

Insurance Producer

Chad Budreau State Farm Insurance
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Explained insurance coverage and features of various insurance products to our clients.
  • Performed detailed study of insurance products and selling those products according to insurance policy and guidelines of organization.
  • Responsible for identifying and understanding requirement of customers and selling the policy accordingly.
  • Assisted in submitting and following up on applications while providing ongoing service to clients.
  • Interviewed for potential clients.
  • Created new hire material and trained new insurance producers.
  • Completed enrichment materials and then presented and coached employees through material.

Operations Manager

Pizza Hut of Ft Wayne, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in successful customer service relations.
  • Responsible for managing daily activities of crew and other managerial staff.
  • Facilitated interviews, orientations, and coaching for new employees based on qualifying criteria.
  • Trainer for employees in manager training program.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crawfordsville High School
Crawfordsville, Indiana
05.2003

No Degree - Elementary Education

Purdue University
Lafayette, Indiana

Skills

  • Customer service-oriented
  • Highly motivated
  • Team player
  • Valuation knowledge
  • Accident scene investigations
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Policy Coverage Understanding
  • Experience as backup manager
  • Opportunities for coaching team, unit, and other departments

Timeline

Claims Resolution Specialist

Liberty Mutual
08.2021 - Current

Total Loss Claims Adjuster

Liberty Mutual
08.2017 - 08.2021

Insurance Producer

Chad Budreau State Farm Insurance
01.2013 - 08.2017

Operations Manager

Pizza Hut of Ft Wayne, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Crawfordsville High School

No Degree - Elementary Education

Purdue University
Sarah K. Kohl