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Tondria Hendrix

Romeoville,IL

Summary

Experienced and results-driven Commercial Insurance Claims Professional with over 28 years of property and casualty experience. Proven expertise in managing complex claims, leading high-performing teams and driving operational excellence. Recognized for strategic leadership, strong technical acumen, and commitment to quality service. Seeking to advance to an AVP Claims Manager role to further contribute to organizational success.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Claims Manager

Associated Insurance and Risk Management Advisors
2021 - Current

. Strategic claims leadership

. Staff development and mentoring

. Policy and coverage interpretation

. Customer and broker relationship management

. Lead a team of 5 Claims Professionals managing commercial P&C claims across multiple lines.

. Provide technical guidance on complex, high exposure claims including litigates matters

. Collaborate with underwriting, legal, producers, account managers, and risk management teams to mitigate exposures

  • . Conduct regular file audits and performance reviews to ensure quality and compliance

Claims Supervisor

Veritas Administrators LLC
2016 - 2021
  • Evaluated and resolved complex claims issues, improving overall customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on claims procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the department.
  • Conducted regular audits of claims to maintain accuracy and consistency in documentation.
  • Assisted in the recruitment and selection of new claims adjusters, ensuring they possessed the necessary skills and expertise to excel in their roles.
  • Monitored performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures accordingly.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that promoted collaboration, teamwork, and open communication among staff members.
  • Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by maintaining open lines of communication and
  • Determined proper course of action for claims processing.
  • Championed insurance claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationship to support clients during challenging times.

Sr. Claims Specialist

Zurich North America
2006 - 2016
  • Evaluated complex claims to determine coverage and liability, ensuring compliance with policy guidelines.
  • Coordinated communication between claimants, attorneys, and insurance adjusters to facilitate resolution processes
  • Reviewed insurance claims for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to gather necessary documentation for claim processing.
  • Collaborated with underwriting teams to assess risk factors during claim evaluations.
  • Analyzed trends in claims data to identify potential areas for process improvement.
  • Managed a high volume of claims effectively by prioritizing tasks and maintaining excellent organizational skills.
  • Developed strong working relationships with external partners such as adjusters, legal counsel, and medical professionals to facilitate efficient claim resolution processes.
  • Settled complex claims fairly by applying critical thinking, negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully managing a diverse range of claim types, including property damage, bodily injury, liability disputes, and more.
  • Identified fraudulent claims through diligent investigation and collaboration with law enforcement agencies when necessary.
  • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data
  • Enhanced customer trust and satisfaction by efficiently resolving claims disputes.

Education

Business Administration

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Claims analysis
  • Claims investigation and research
  • Policy interpretation
  • Procedure implementation
  • Investigation techniques
  • Claims auditing
  • Planning and organization
  • Team motivation
  • Claims processing
  • Team management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Insurance policy review
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Insurance policy knowledge
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Workload prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Task prioritization
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff management
  • Team Training

Certification

Casualty Claim Law Associate (CCLA)

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA)

Timeline

Claims Manager

Associated Insurance and Risk Management Advisors
2021 - Current

Claims Supervisor

Veritas Administrators LLC
2016 - 2021

Sr. Claims Specialist

Zurich North America
2006 - 2016

Business Administration

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Tondria Hendrix