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Sheila Farrell

Sheila Farrell

Lake Country,BC

Summary

Dynamic Senior Auto Claims Specialist with extensive experience at ICBC, excelling in claims processing and negotiation. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and critical thinking. Skilled in claims investigation, fostering strong partnerships with external stakeholders to achieve fair settlements and minimize financial risk.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Auto Claims Specialist

ICBC
01.2010 - Current
  • Managed a high volume of claims effectively by prioritizing tasks and maintaining excellent organizational skills.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely communication, empathy, and clear explanations of claim outcomes.
  • 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, and detailed knowledge of insurance policies.

Driver Examiner II

ICBC
02.2000 - 01.2010
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Helped plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Travelled and worked out of remote service locations.
  • Worked at the front counter renewing and processing various transactions at driver services.

Claims Adjuster

ICBC
04.1995 - 06.1999
  • Negotiated favorable settlements with claimants, attorneys, vendors and other insurance carriers to minimize financial risk for the company.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Investigated insurance claims and determined coverages.

Administrative Clerk

Burnaby RCMP
09.1991 - 04.1995
  • Safeguarded sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols when handling personnel files or company documentation.

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  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.

Education

Legal Secretary

Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary
Surrey, BC

No Degree - Business And Commerce

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC

No Degree - Legal Secretary Diploma

Trend College
New Westminster, BC
04-1990

Skills

  • Cash and point of sale handling
  • Claims processing
  • Claims investigation
  • Verbal communication

Languages

English

Timeline

Senior Auto Claims Specialist

ICBC
01.2010 - Current

Driver Examiner II

ICBC
02.2000 - 01.2010

Claims Adjuster

ICBC
04.1995 - 06.1999

Administrative Clerk

Burnaby RCMP
09.1991 - 04.1995

Legal Secretary

Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary

No Degree - Business And Commerce

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

No Degree - Legal Secretary Diploma

Trend College
Sheila Farrell