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Work History
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Rico Johnson

Casa Grande,AZ

Summary

Experienced claims professional achieving 95%+ claim closure rates during catastrophe events. Improves claims workflows to reduce delays and increase accuracy. Performs fraud detection and financial auditing to support integrity, budget adherence, and cost management.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Agent/Operations Manager

Marriot International
08.2018 - Current
  • Managed guest check-in and check-out processes, addressing inquiries to ensure a positive guest experience.
  • Trained staff on operational procedures and customer service standards, enhancing service delivery and consistency.
  • Coordinated communication between all departments to improve workflow, monitor policy compliance
  • Conducted audits and financial reviews on departmental expenses, supporting adherence to budget goals.

Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

Liberty Mutual
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Assisted with 120–150 active property claims per deployment, focusing on hail and wind losses ranging from $10k to $500k+.
  • Meeting 95%+ claim closure targets within service-level timelines during catastrophe events.
  • Reduced claim cycle time by 15–20% through first-visit coverage reviews and precise on-site estimates.
  • Identified fraud indicators and submitted SIU referrals to enhance cost control and maintain claim integrity.

Claim Specialist

State Farm Insurance
04.2019 - 12.2021
  • Investigated and resolved complex boat, commercial, and farm & ranch claims, ensuring compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Delivered expertise in specialty lines while training peers on managing coverage queries and developing claim strategies.

Independent Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

The Best IRS
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Completed inspections & coverage reviews of multi-state catastrophe property & commercial claims across 50-60 concurrent files while meeting aggressive cycle-time goals.
  • Flagged possible fraud and complex coverage for SIU.

Claims Representative

The Hartford Insurance
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Investigated property claims by interviewing policyholders, reviewing documents, and managing portfolio up to $250K.

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Auto Express Claims Associate

State Farm Insurance
04.2013 - 03.2015
  • Processed and triaged auto claims to ensure timely, accurate handling, and communicated coverage details.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
08-2010

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
12-2008

Skills

  • Claims management
  • Claims investigation
  • Fraud identification
  • Policy compliance
  • Financial auditing
  • Risk management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Hospitality best practices
  • Property management systems
  • Customer service training

Accomplishments

Certified FAA Drone Pilot License

Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Certification

Licensed Claims Adjuster

& Licensed FAA Drone Pilot

Timeline

Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

Liberty Mutual
01.2022 - 04.2025

Claim Specialist

State Farm Insurance
04.2019 - 12.2021

Front Desk Agent/Operations Manager

Marriot International
08.2018 - Current

Independent Catastrophe Claims Adjuster

The Best IRS
09.2017 - 04.2019

Claims Representative

The Hartford Insurance
10.2015 - 07.2016

Auto Express Claims Associate

State Farm Insurance
04.2013 - 03.2015

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
Rico Johnson