Barbara Durling

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Proven Leader | Strategic Planning | Analytic and Critical Thinking | Communication | Best Practices & Process Improvement | Risk Management | Talent Development | Collaboration | Innovative Team Building
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Kittery, Maine, United States, United States
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About Barbara Durling

I am a dedicated, accomplished, results-focused leader and insurance professional with claims and consulting experience. I have a proven record of developing high performing teams and leaders; strengthening individual and enterprise performance while enhancing operational results, employee engagement and the customer experience. I focus on instilling autonomy and confidence in my teams regarding thoughtful decision making processes and outcomes. I effectively translate business strategy into specific action to support the business, employees, and customers.

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Proven Leader | Strategic Planning | Analytic and Critical Thinking | Communication | Best Practices & Process Improvement | Risk Management | Talent Development | Collaboration | Innovative Team Building
Barbara Durling Work Experience Details
  • Lincoln Financial Group
    Sr. Consultant, Operational Initiatives, Claims Best Practices
    Lincoln Financial Group Mar 2020 - Apr 2024
    Dover, New Hampshire, United States
    Outline and refine best practices, including scope definition, current state assessment, quantitative analysis, cross-functional impact assessment, competitor assessment, and legal/compliance considerations.• Spearheaded the definition of claims management principles and philosophies for Group Disability/Leave/Life Products; Lead consultant for Short/Long Term Disability Claims Operation• Supported best practices initiatives for Life/Life Waiver, Supplemental Benefits, Statutory and Paid Leave products• Created online resource library for Supplemental Benefits claims administration• Acted as the primary subject matter expert in re-engineering efforts, driving consistency and process efficiencies that saved the company money annually • Project lead for creation and implementation of a dedicated team to manage the Social Security disability application process resulting in more timely determinations and reduced overpayments • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess risk and operational impact, resulting in the successful implementation of change management initiatives with a 90% adoption rate• Lead consultant to evaluate, train and revise practices regarding 2024 regulatory changes to New York Statutory benefits to ensure compliance
  • Lincoln Financial Group
    Manager - Life/Waiver Of Premium Team
    Lincoln Financial Group Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
    Dover, New Hampshire
    Oversaw and managed work distribution, action planning, resource utilization, and execution.• Trained and mentored a team of Group Life Waiver examiners; coordinating inventory management of 2500 Life Waiver claims in accordance with contractual parameters and ERISA guidelines• Ensured accuracy and timeliness of Life Claim payments to beneficiaries in accordance with regulatory guidelines and statutory interest requirements• Collaborated with key stakeholders including Distribution, Service, Underwriting, Contracts, Legal, Actuary, & Data Analytics• Streamlined timing to initiate claim assessment resulting in reduction in pended inventory
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    Technical Claims Team Manager Ii
    Liberty Mutual Insurance Jun 2013 - Dec 2017
    Dover, Nh
    Co-Lead on departmental initiative to analyze claims practices, quality controls and improve claims management outcomes. Subject matter expert participating in data analytics, trend initiatives and pilot projects.• Coordinated inventory management of 1,300 complex/high liability long term disability claims: resulted in $100 million annual reserve savings• Managed home office department consisting of technical claims consultants and front-line managers• Technical advisor for Policy, Procedures & Exceptions analysis, development and coordination with stakeholders and internal partners• Cultivated a culture of empowerment and recognition, increasing employee engagement and retention
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    Technical Claims Team Manager I
    Liberty Mutual Insurance Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
    Dover, Nh
    • Manage team of 13 complex long term disability technical claims consultants • Expand team from 6 to 13 in home/field offices• Align with/travel to field offices to provide advanced training and mentoring• Facilitate Claims Consults with medical/vocational partners and case managers• Primary contact with Policyholders, Sales and Service, and Senior Management • Data Analysis and trend identification regarding disability management • Development of claims management protocols for subjective, complex behavioral management claims• Compose/publish Policy, Procedures & Exceptions (PP&E) and Claims Question & Answers (Q&A) - protocols
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    Technical Claims Consutant
    Liberty Mutual Insurance Mar 2004 - Jun 2013
    Dover, Nh
    Deliver results, manage high reserve/complex claims including payments and risk management, and ensure high quality customer service.• Mentored new technical claims team consultants regarding claims management best practices• Collaborated with medical, vocational, and legal partners to resolve claims and outline claim strategies• Identified and negotiated vocational and financial settlements• Subject matter expert for Electronic Document Management (EDM) project
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    Director Of Training/Disability Claims
    Liberty Mutual Insurance Mar 1999 - Mar 2004
    Dover, Nh
    Manage team of office trainers and content developers Develop new hire and advanced training for disability claims managers.• Implemented training initiatives across the selected organizational segments• Business owner of letter writing application – writing business requirements/testing application/monitoring releases resulting in 20% productivity gains and 10% reduction in staff• Established and maintained strong relationships with colleagues, business partners, agents, and customers.
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    Disability Claim Manager, Team Leader, Case Manager
    Liberty Mutual Insurance Jan 1995 - Mar 1999
    Dover, Nh
    • Administer high profile risk and large case customers• Develop and deliver customer presentations and system demonstrations• Provide ongoing technical skills training to staff• Strategize with customers on site, for communication improvement and claims management
  • University Of Maryland Medical Systems
    Job Coach/Developer
    University Of Maryland Medical Systems Jun 1991 - Sep 1994
    Baltimore, Md
    • Identify appropriate mental illness clientele for return to work feasibility• Determine appropriate individualized services• Coordinate job search and support on the job training• Provide residential counselor support for community housing residents• Assist with re-entry into the community from in-patient treatment facility

Barbara Durling Skills

Leadership Training Microsoft Office Customer Service Insurance Project Management Microsoft Excel Process Improvement Commercial Insurance Marketing Strategy Business Process Improvement Management Strategic Planning Account Management Workers Compensation Powerpoint Team Building

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