Misty Bennett Email & Phone Number

 Investigated accident/injuries for one of the largest PEO/carrier, to include catastrophic injuries, administered statutory benefits and managed medical care to ensure timely recoveries  Evaluated liability and/or suspicious claim activity; authorized medical treatment and bills; established reserves, authorized payments, and settled claims in the most cost effective manner. Interpreted injury related statutory provisions and determined the need for litigation, ensuring rationale for settlement was based upon analysis of the facts, liability, policy contract, and statutory/case law. Analyzed claims activity and prepared reports for insured detailing claim status, exposure and strategic planning as to overall resolution

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Investigate accident/injuries for a large carrier in the Aviation Industry in multi-state jurisdictionsAdminister statutory benefits for the States of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and AlabamaPrioritize communication flow with the carrier, insured, and injured workers, engaging all parties to maintain a “team approach” Manage medical care to ensure timely recoveries, encouraging return to work and mitigating issues to avoid costly litigationParticipate in quarterly reviews with carrier, preparing detailed claims summaries, strategizing and planning for overall resolution Currently licensed to handle workers compensation claims in the State of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana and Mississippi

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

 Analyzed insurance, coverage issues, and indemnification requirements for workers’ compensation claims; represented the company’s interest in reservation of rights and denial letters. Developed strategy and negotiated claims to a timely conclusion through any appropriate techniques including interviews, documentation/data gathering and securing/preserving evidence for legal proceedings.¬ Managed end-to-end communication flow with injured workers and accurately documented claim details; advised insured’s on vocational options to facilitate return to work. Led a disciplined approach to managing adjudication practices; championed safety initiatives that mitigated risks, minimized loss, and cost-per-claim.

Lakeland, F

 Investigated accident/injuries for one of the largest self-insured carriers in the State of Florida, various positions form claims administration promoted to lost time handling, administered statutory benefits and managed medical care to ensure timely recoveries.  Negotiated workers’ compensation settlements; evaluated coverages, liability, and compensability; determined reserve thresholds for injuries and entered final settlements within authority levels.