As a seasoned professional with 30 years in the insurance industry, Maria Parker brings expertise in Integrated Absence/Disability, group and individual disability, life, and life waiver. Her journey in insurance began in 1994, and she’s excelled as a Product Manager and Business Consultant on over 20 projects, consulting numerous others. As a Principal Consultant, Maria offers expertise to sales and peer support to both Business and Technical Consultants, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal project outcomes.Product Expertise:Maria's specialization includes Group and Individual Life, Disability, Life Waiver, Integrated Absence/Disability, Long Term Care, and Accident and Health Indemnity projects, spanning both the US and Canada. Her role involves the continuous development of FINEOS products, allowing her to deeply understand application functionality and its strategic application within the insurance industry.Focused Skillset:• Claims Management• Risk Assessment• Process Improvement• Requirement Gathering and Documentation• Solution Documentation• Business Architecture• System Implementation• Business Analysis• Project Planning• Backlog Grooming/Refinement• Product Ownership• User Story CreationCertifications:• Fellow, Life Office Management• Associate Customer Service• Associate, Life and Health ClaimsClient Engagements:Maria has directly contributed to over 20 FINEOS projects, offering consulting services across diverse insurance sectors in the US and Canada. Engagements have included Group and Individual Life, Disability, Life Waiver, Integrated Absence/Disability, Long Term Care, and Accident and Health Indemnity projects.Previous Experience:With a career spanning more than 30 years, Maria has honed leadership skills, excelled in auditing, led process improvement initiatives, ensured compliance, and gained legal experience. Her expertise extends across all stages of system implementation, including Life and Disability Claims Management, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, and Financial Management. Additionally, Maria brings valuable insights from the IT side, with proficiency in claim systems, business analysis, and testing.Contributions to Industry:• Presenter at International Claim Association (ICA) conferences.• Served as a member of the ICA Life Insurance Committee in 2008.Maria Parker is passionate about driving excellence in the insurance sector, leveraging her diverse skill set, and contributing to the success of future industry endeavors.