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Tara Wright

Bloomfield Hills,MI

Summary

Experienced Property Insurance Specialist successful at investigating and processing insurance claims in a fast-paced environment. Organized, driven and adaptable with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Hardworking and communicative individual excels at interpreting policies and negotiating settlements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Claims Specialist

Farmers Insurance Company
11.2007 - Current
  • Evaluated and settled complex insurance claims
  • Investigated claims by reviewing policy contracts to determine claim coverage based on cause and facts of loss.
  • Prepared sketches and entered data into Xactimate to develop line-by-line item costs of damages.
  • Assisted homeowners by coordinating vendor services, emergency repair, cleaning and contractors.
  • Coordinated and managed field investigations, outside engineers, contractors and cause and origin experts.
  • Monitored compliance with regulations and industry best practices to promote fair and proper treatment for insured customers.
  • Trained and mentored new hires and implemented individualized training plans.
  • Developed and executed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
  • Mentored and coached team members on with focuses on quality, communication, integration, and teamwork.

Loan Processor

City Federal Mortgage
01.2004 - 09.2007
  • Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation, and generated condition lists for applicants.
  • Prepared documents for underwriting by verifying client income, credit reports, and other information.

Education

BBA - Economics

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
12.2004

Skills

  • Completing Estimates
  • Data Integrity
  • Complex Coverage Issues
  • Team Support
  • Client Relationships
  • Documentation Review
  • Special Projects
  • Policy and Procedure Explanations
  • Training/Mentoring Team Members

Timeline

Property Claims Specialist

Farmers Insurance Company
11.2007 - Current

Loan Processor

City Federal Mortgage
01.2004 - 09.2007

BBA - Economics

Grand Valley State University
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