LuAnne Hughes
***** **** ** *., *******, fl *****
941-***-**** ************@****.***
EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2012-OCT. MCIM SARASOTA, FL
2014
CLAIMS MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF 20 ADJUSTERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF, TO INCLUDE OVERSIGHT, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, HIRING,
TRAINING AND COACHING.
Performed in depth and ongoing claim file reviews.
Drove litigation management, results and strategies.
Managed all aspects of reinsurance reporting.
Designed and implemented policies and procedures to enhance and
drive efficiencies and results. Continued the ongoing pursuit of
process improvement.
Brought company reserves in line with exposures and maintained
reserve integrity.
Restructured and relocated/centralized claims administrative staff
to reduce company expense and overhead. Recruited and interviewed
candidates for cross functional company restructure.
Actively collaborated with members of the underwriting and loss
prevention departments in all aspects of book of business
profitability. Participated in new business and renewal committee
meetings; bringing needed expertise from a claims and exposure
perspective.
Participated in high level strategic planning, budgeting and
project management.
Represented MCIM in marketing efforts to include agency,
policyholder and industry related conference attendance and
presentations.
April 2002 - September EMPLOYERS/AmCOMP Brookfield, WI
2012 ASSURANCE CO.
Claims Supervisor 2005-2012
RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE CLAIMS DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL AND CLAIM FILES.
Performed in depth claim file reviews on an ongoing basis to ensure
best practices and reserving policies were adhered to. Maintained
reserve accuracy of within 10% and audit scores of 95% or higher on
average.
Interviewed, trained, coached and conducted all performance related
functions including annual reviews, goal development, improvement
plans and terminations.
Oversaw and managed all vendor relationships to include defense
firms, case management, surveillance, etc.
Participated in claims reviews with policyholders as well as
prospect presentations.
SENIOR CLAIMS ADJUSTER 2002-2005
Aggressively managed a full case load of lost time and litigated
files to timely and cost effective resolution.
Worked closely with legal counsel, case managers, SIU vendors as
well other cost containment entities to mitigate overall claims
exposures.
Composed reports on high level claims for upper management.
Represented AmCOMP at prospect calls and agency visits.
Participated in all local hearings in person.
Provided outstanding customer service to agents, policyholders,
injured workers and internal customers in all departments.
Actively participated in monthly risk review meetings to analyze
book of business and form action plans.
January 1990 - April CNA Insurance Companies Brookfield, WI
2002
Claims Specialist
DURING THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS AT CNA MY RESPONSIBILITIES MIRRORED
THE ADJUSTER POSITION OUTLINED ABOVE.
Prior to becoming a claims adjuster, I held numerous positions to
include medical only examiner, underwriting secretary, human
resources technician and transcriptionist.
Education
1988-1990 Waukesha Co. Technical Waukesha, WI
College
Various Studies
COMPLETED NUMEROUS CLASSES INCLUDING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN ANATOMY AND COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING.
Engaged in ongoing continuing education classes throughout my
career.
Licensed Florida Claims Adjuster, All Lines
References
References are available on request.