CLAIMS ASSESSOR RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: Aug 11, 2024 - The Claims Assessor specializes in the efficient handling of health claims inquiries and correspondence, ensuring a timely and accurate assessment of each case. Focuses on validating financial evidence and investigating potential fraudulent claims while maintaining systematic documentation processes. Commits to keeping claimants well-informed and responding to all correspondence within agreed timescales, adhering strictly to established practices.

Tips for Claims Assessor Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Claims Assessor, Midlands Insurance, Springfield, IL

Job Summary: 

  • Assess claims through the practical application of the policy terms and conditions
  • Deploy reasonable application of claims management tools, resources and requirements in assessing a claim
  • Ensuring that the client is given a fair assessment without compromising reputation and/or brand in any way
  • Communicate effectively in writing and over the phone using effective techniques when liaising with members for positive claim outcomes
  • Pro-actively manage claims duration and engage with appropriate third parties such as rehabilitation to ensure sustainable return to work outcomes are facilitated.
  • Investigate and resolve disputes
  • Ensure Data Integrity is maintained in the claims system
  • Effectively manage a portfolio of claims within a required SLA standard
  • Assist Manager and legal team with litigated claims related queries
  • Assist with the management of internal complaints within legislative timeframes


Skills on Resume:

  • Policy Application (Hard Skills)
  • Claims Management (Hard Skills)
  • Fair Assessment Practices (Hard Skills)
  • Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Proactive Claims Duration Management (Hard Skills)
  • Dispute Resolution (Hard Skills)
  • Data Integrity Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)

2. Claims Assessor, Coastal Risk Services, Miami, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Participate in on-the-job, computer-based and classroom training 
  • Undertake claims investigations under various Federal Acts
  • Manage a caseload of claims to meet timeliness and quality targets in a busy processing environment.
  • Work productively with clients and external organisations to reach timely and accurate outcomes for clients.
  • Work with individuals suffering from physical and/or mental health conditions. 
  • Assess claims through the practical application of the policy terms and conditions and analysis of medical, financial and other relevant information
  • Manage ongoing claims through the regular analysis of medical, financial, and other relevant information
  • Confirm, and where appropriate, substantiate claim decisions to members, Trustees, and/or intermediaries 
  • Deploy reasonable application of resources and requirements in assessing a claim
  • Ensuring that the client is given a fair assessment without compromising AIA in any way


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Investigation (Hard Skills)
  • Caseload Management (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Client Support (Soft Skills)
  • Policy Application (Hard Skills)
  • Ongoing Claims Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Decision Substantiation (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Management (Hard Skills)

3. Claims Assessor, Summit Claims Solutions, Denver, CO

Job Summary: 

  • Assess each claim on the insurance administration system
  • Assess the validity of the claim and documentation
  • Notify/Communicate any possible invalid claims
  • Assure capturing of claims is done accurately and correctly
  • Assure all criteria are met to pay the claim
  • Assure the quality of feedback (written and verbal) to clients
  • Ensure that clients are provided with real time information on the status of the claim
  • Assure feedback on requirements for successful claims payment is done timeously
  • Asses claims for possible fraud risks
  • Investigate and resolve disputes pertaining to expectations of the client/adviser versus the reality of product rules, policy terms and conditions industry/business practice and data


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Communication of Findings (Hard Skills)
  • Data Entry Accuracy (Hard Skills)
  • Compliance Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance in Feedback (Hard Skills)
  • Real-Time Information Provision (Hard Skills)
  • Dispute Resolution (Hard Skills)

4. Claims Assessor, Riverwood Claims Management, Boise, ID

Job Summary: 

  • Signing off on large-sum claim decisions
  • Leads training sessions with the claims team
  • Assessing claims thorough questioning around claims and managing the caseload from start 
  • Finish keeping the customer up to date at all time
  • Problem solving, assessing the information provided to ensure processes are followed and correct decisions are made
  • Liaising with insurance providers, obtaining premiums and policy wording from underwriters
  • Providing a high level of customer service via telephone, email and web chat
  • General Administration, sending correspondence and general ad-hoc duties
  • Ensure that the agreed Individual processing Turn Around Times (TAT) are met or exceeded
  • Ensure that the quality, including presentation, accuracy and detail of claims assessment meets or exceeds the business unit minimum performance standards


Skills on Resume:

  • Decision Making (Hard Skills)
  • Training Delivery (Hard Skills)
  • Case Management (Hard Skills)
  • Problem Solving (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Liaison (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills)
  • Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Control (Hard Skills)

5. Claims Assessor, Peak Assurance Co., Reno, NV

Job Summary: 

  • Full processing and following up of all Group Benefit claims within the required SLA
  • Processing 15 claims per day and launching claims on the system
  • Provide feedback to clients on finalisation of claims (email and telephonic communication)
  • Ensure that all criteria are met to pay valid claims, and invalid claims are repudiated 
  • Ensure the proper processes are followed and that it is of high quality
  • Ensure that clients are provided with real time information on the status of the claims and policy changes, in line with Treating Clients Fairly policy of Sanlam and Legislation
  • Daily follow-ups on pending claims
  • Drafting of repudiation letters and drafting proof of payment letters
  • Managing the team to make sure the claims assessments are accurate, high quality and within the agreed practice and process of the company


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Criteria Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Client Information Management (Hard Skills)
  • Follow-up Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Document Drafting (Hard Skills)
  • Team Management (Soft Skills)

6. Claims Assessors - Workers Compensation, Heritage Claims Services, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Managing and assessing a portfolio of Retail Life Insurance claims
  • Management of a mix of Income Protection (IP) and Total and Permanent Disability Claims (TPD)
  • Liaising with doctors, rehabilitation providers and advisors
  • Requesting medical and financial information
  • Assessing new claims daily and initiating claims investigations
  • Processing payments of ongoing claims and reviewing incoming correspondence
  • Prepare accurate weekly and monthly reports for the Management Team and Directors.
  • Carry out any other tasks deemed necessary by the Management Team.
  • Performing Root Cause Analysis on complaints
  • Continues review of the overall claims process with the objection of identifying areas of improvement and innovation


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Management (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
  • Information Gathering (Hard Skills)
  • Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
  • Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Task Execution (Hard Skills)
  • Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)

7. Claims Assessor, Gateway Risk Consultants, St. Louis, MO

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for the assessments of claims, pending claims, and being responsible for monthly reporting and analysis of data.
  • Responsible for the capturing of all claims into the Claims System.
  • Attending to ad-hoc tasks and managing allocation of work.
  • Handling of complaints from internal escalations/OLTI/FSCA/FAIS Ombud.
  • Assessing claims landing in the Life-Claims inbox and Assessing all 3rd party claims
  • Performing analysis on data for trend identification and feedback
  • Emailing messages to relevant person/department/cell captive
  • Assistance with ad-hoc projects from time to time
  • Assistance with filing and record-keeping
  • Responding to complaints and monthly reporting


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Data Entry and Management (Hard Skills)
  • Task Management (Hard Skills)
  • Complaint Handling (Soft Skills)
  • Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Communication Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Project Support (Hard Skills)
  • Record-Keeping (Hard Skills)

8. Claims Assessor, Pinnacle Claims Adjustments, Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary: 

  • Reviewing tribunal papers to identify the core issues and assessing same against detailed logs of advice given to respondents.
  • Analysing claims made by clients on foot of such tribunal papers and determining coverage under relevant legal protection products.
  • Liaising with clients and explaining coverage decisions and preparing coverage reports.
  • Monitoring the progress of claims and ensuring prompt settlement (of valid claims) and closure of claims.
  • Working with Litigation team in identifying the appropriate reserve to be set aside for valid claims as those claims progress.
  • Ensuring the clients are treated fairly and receive excellent service in accordance with industry and company guidelines.
  • Ensure that all claims related intelligence is recorded accurately on internal systems.
  • Communicate effectively and build and maintain relationships both internally and with clients.
  • Foster excellent working relationships with all departments, particularly advisory department
  • Ensure that service delivery is reflective and consistent with legal protection products.


Skills on Resume:

  • Issue Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Claims Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Client Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Claims Monitoring (Hard Skills)
  • Reserving Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • Client Service Management (Soft Skills)
  • Data Recording Accuracy (Hard Skills)
  • Relationship Building (Soft Skills)

9. Claims Assessor, Lakeside Insurance Adjusters, Minneapolis, MN

Job Summary: 

  • Assess, analyse and manage claims received to a high standard.
  • Always demonstrate outstanding customer handling skills
  • Demonstrate a positive, proactive can-do attitude
  • Provide accurate technical claims support and guidance to customers, advisers, colleagues and reassurers 
  • Support culture of continuous improvement – identifying and suggesting areas for improvement.
  • Support the development of fellow team members
  • Highlight any problem or potential complaint matters to Claims Manager
  • Deal with all telephone calls received
  • Process claim form requests promptly
  • Provide timely accurate advice to members anticipating potential problems


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Management (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills)
  • Proactive Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
  • Technical Support (Hard Skills)
  • Continuous Improvement Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Team Development Support (Soft Skills)
  • Issue Escalation (Soft Skills)
  • Claims Processing (Hard Skills)

10. Claims Assessor, Horizon Claims Corp, Portland, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Receiving and handling inquiries/correspondence in relation to health claims.
  • Taking responsibility for a timely and accurate assessment of an allocated case load of claims
  • Dealing with all matters pertaining to claims
  • Being the first point of contact for the claimant and calculating benefit entitlement
  • Validating financial evidence/documentation
  • Identifying and investigating potential fraudulent claims
  • Dealing with all documentation in a systematic, accurate, professional, and timely manner  
  • Ensuring that claimants are kept informed of the progress of claim
  • Ensuring all correspondence is responded to within agreed timescales
  • Process claims in accordance with agreed practices


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Case Load Management (Hard Skills)
  • Fraud Detection (Hard Skills)
  • Financial Validation (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation Management (Hard Skills)
  • Claimant Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Correspondence Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Claims Processing (Hard Skills)

11. Claims Assessor, Valley Claims Adjustments, Little Rock, AR

Job Summary: 

  • Support the implementation of the Claims strategy
  • Process claims in a compliant manner
  • Support the Head of Trade Credit Claims as required with regard to process improvement & training
  • Maintain all files, systems and databases to depict accurately the Claim Management process and enable accurate statistical data
  • Conduct all written and verbal communications with clients in a professional manner and maintain customer service focus when managing a difficult situation
  • Share information with team on competitor customer activity and market issues
  • Provide team support and contribute to a professional and cohesive approach to meeting QBE and customer expectations
  • Re-assessment of complex claims or complicated circumstances.
  • Actively managing workload to ensure department service levels are met and customers are kept pro-actively informed of progress.
  • Providing an excellent quality and standard of service at all times to all customers and vets.


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Training Development (Hard Skills)
  • Data Management (Hard Skills)
  • Professional Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Workload Management (Hard Skills)

12. Claims Assessor, Urban Shield Insurance, Philadelphia, PA

Job Summary: 

  • Research and keep up-to-date with current trends within the medico-legal sphere
  • Build relationships with clients, Insurers, external providers & trustee
  • Plan and manage approved changes within nominated timeframes
  • Maintain contracted duration based service standards – Income Protection Claims within 30 days of receipt and Total and Permanent Disablement within 3 mths of receipt
  • Maintain service level standards of next day turnaround for BAU work items    
  • Deliver improved levels of customer service and contracted services by innovation and the use of best practice processes.
  • Providing solutions to rectify the trends identified in order to reduce the amount of work received.
  • Identifying process improvements to reduce errors with future assessing.
  • Ensure any third party recoveries are pursued in line with company policy.
  • Identifying and reporting on referral trends seen


Skills on Resume:

  • Medico-Legal Research (Hard Skills)
  • Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Service Standards Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Innovation Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Error Reduction Strategies (Hard Skills)
  • Trend Analysis and Reporting (Hard Skills)

13. Claims Assessor, Summit View Adjustments, Salt Lake City, UT

Job Summary: 

  • Provide assessment service for a portfolio of claims on behalf of Tower in accordance with clearly defined assessment practices and procedures.
  • Manage the initial and ongoing assessment of complex new and existing Terminal Illnesses, Total and Permanent Disablement and Income Protection claims within agreed service standards
  • Undertake claim notification interviews 
  • Guide and support less experienced Claims assessors and Case Managers with the ongoing management of claim files.
  • Instruct third party service providers (IME, Rehab, Functional, Vocational Assessments) and monitor the service provided
  • Peer review cases of other team members  
  • Ensure claim remediation as directed by Tower or Senior Management are actioned in accordance within agreed timeframes.
  • Undertake Facilitated Case discussion with TAL to ensure claims are being assessed in accordance with agreed contracted service standards 
  • Consistently apply medical, legal, claims assessment and superannuation knowledge to assess the merits of a Member’s claim
  • Provide training to other assessors, trainee assessors, and administration support staff as required or directed


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Case Management (Hard Skills)
  • Interview Techniques (Hard Skills)
  • Training and Development (Hard Skills)
  • Third-Party Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Peer Review Processes (Hard Skills)
  • Legal and Medical Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Mentorship and Guidance (Soft Skills)

14. Trustee Claims Assessor, Blue Ridge Risk Partners, Asheville, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Validating sum insureds to ensure the correct sum has been admitted by the Insurer
  • Assessing for a condition of release under the ground of permanent incapacity, death and terminal illness
  • Proactively manage claims allocated 
  • Ensure a high level of communication and service has been provided to all parties involved in the claim
  • Reduction in claims lifecycle to provide an improved customer experience in line with Trustee Obligations
  • Ensure the right decisions are made and the correct outcomes are reached for members and families
  • Agree or challenge decision made by the Insurer
  • Ensure that the correct outcome for members and families is made


Skills on Resume:

  • Sum Validation (Hard Skills)
  • Condition Assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Claims Management (Hard Skills)
  • Service Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Lifecycle Reduction (Hard Skills)
  • Decision Accuracy (Soft Skills)
  • Outcome Arbitration (Soft Skills)
  • Member Advocacy (Soft Skills)

15. Claims Assessor, Sterling Claims Management, Topeka, KS

Job Summary: 

  • Provide a high level of customer service to all internal and external stakeholders
  • End-to-end claims adjudication and processing
  • Manage daily workflow and administration support to maintain client service standards/KPIs
  • Interpret policy wordings and apply accurately and complete large loss reports  
  • Identify claims issues and make recommendations 
  • Settle claims within company guidelines and delegated authority
  • Establish adequate and accurate claims reserves
  • Comply with the Insurance Code of Practice
  • Comply with privacy and confidentiality principles in all work practices
  • Collaborating with other departments: Complaints, Vet line, Service, Operational Underwriting and Technical Underwriting departments.


Skills on Resume:

  • Claims Adjudication (Hard Skills)
  • Workflow Management (Hard Skills)
  • Policy Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Large Loss Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Claims Settlement (Hard Skills)
  • Reserves Estimation (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration (Soft Skills)

16. Claims Assessor, Iron Mountain Claims, Burlington, VT

Job Summary: 

  • Deliver superior customer service.
  • Operate within the company's policies and guidelines.
  • Delivers agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve business objectives
  • Call answer rate, productivity & quality targets to ensure defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met
  • Proactively handle escalated calls and ensure complaints are resolved, where possible, and logged in accordance with business policy and meet FCA guidelines.
  • Evaluate and enforce claim benefits and limitations based on a comprehensive understanding of the applicable policy wording or client direction.
  • Qualify claims/ bills for payment
  • Contribute to cost containment efforts by validating bills for services rendered, authenticity and reasonable and customary charges
  • Direct bills to the appropriate internal financial process
  • Ensure action and tasks are properly registered and updated in the system.


Skills on Resume:

  • KPI Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • SLA Management (Hard Skills)
  • Claims Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Financial Processing (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills)
  • Proactive Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Complaint Resolution (Soft Skills)
  • Decision Making (Soft Skills)

17. Claims Assessor, Crossroads Claims Services, Omaha, NE

Job Summary: 

  • Partner with policyholders on achieving the best outcome to minimize overdue and losses.
  • Work with policyholders on rescheduling, cease shipment, debt recovery and legal action for buyers that have defaulted.
  • Provide sound collection strategy and litigation advice.
  • Analyze, initiate, monitor and decide on orientation of a case in amicable, legal and insolvency stages domestic or international.
  • Prompt follow-up action on all the scheduled repayment dates and file progress.
  • Perform the initial document checks when policyholders file a formal claim.
  • Perform an initial review of the claims.
  • Liaise with Account Management, Broker, and Policyholders on any outstanding documents and clarification on any discrepancies.
  • Work with the claims team on the transfer of file for claim approval and payment.
  • Ensure all the necessary reporting is prepared and submitted in accordance with the deadlines.


Skills on Resume:

  • Case Management (Hard Skills)
  • Debt Recovery Techniques (Hard Skills)
  • Litigation Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • Analytical Review (Hard Skills)
  • Document Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Reporting Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Collaboration with Stakeholders (Soft Skills)