Denise Beckman
Claim Handling | Negotiation | Litigation | Learning and Development | Training | Facilitator | Mentor
- Role
- Executive Claims Specialist at Crum & Forster
- Location
- Buffalo Grove, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Denise Beckman
Experienced claims expert with over 25 years of experience handling first and third party claims with both direct and attorney represented individuals. Foundational background in both moderate and extensive insurance claims experience with a proven track record in handling bodily injury claims as well as litigation claim handling. Additional experience includes Claims Learning and Development Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry. Responsible for assessing complex, technical, and occasional highly complex training needs. Contributes to training strategies, curriculum development, leading and facilitating formal claim training. Also, skilled in Team Building, Risk Management, Training, and Property & Casualty Insurance.A Masters of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior has provided a foundation of success in creating innovative ways to increase efficiency and improve results to my area of responsibility.
Experience
Executive Claims Specialist
Dec 2025 — Present · US
Provides oversight of Bodily Injury, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist, Property Damage and Personal Injury Protection claims managed by Third-Party Administrators arising from rideshare related incidents.Applies advanced knowledge to oversee rideshare claims, including coverage analysis and litigation management.Drives optimal claim outcomes by controlling indemnity, expense, and litigation costs through timely reserving, trial preparation, and resolution strategies.Conducts regular audits of TPA-managed claims to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.Reviews claims data, reserve adequacy, and performance metrics to identify trends and recommend process improvements.Stays informed on evolving rideshare regulations, policy changes, and litigation developments.
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Behavior Studies
2018 — 2022
Prairie State College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
1989 — 1992
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Art
1992 — 1995
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