Alexandria Escalante
@alexandriaescalante
Claims investigator with 8+ years in total loss, coverage analysis, recorded statements, and complex claim resolution.
What I'm looking for
I am an insurance claims professional with more than 8 years of experience handling auto claims, total loss investigations, coverage analysis, liability determinations, and complex claim resolution. Throughout my career, I have worked for Progressive Insurance, State Farm, Hyundai Blue Link, and most recently owned and operated my own small business.
At Progressive, I was selected for the Retention Inventory Team (RIT), where I managed complex and escalated claims requiring detailed investigations, recorded statements, coverage reviews, policy analysis, total loss evaluations, settlement negotiations, and timely claim resolution. I maintained ownership of claims from start to finish, coordinating with customers, attorneys, body shops, lienholders, tow facilities, salvage vendors, and internal departments while consistently achieving efficient settlement timelines.
My experience includes investigating newly acquired vehicles, non-listed drivers, household resident exposures, permissive use concerns, policy limit issues, material misrepresentation investigations, title processing, lienholder negotiations, payment issuance, cost containment efforts, and total loss valuation analysis. I am highly skilled at balancing customer service, investigations, documentation, and regulatory compliance in fast-paced environments.
Prior to Progressive, I worked with State Farm in Loss Reporting, Insurance Office Support, and Express Claims, where I handled First Notice of Loss reporting, liability investigations, coverage reviews, recorded statements, and claim ownership responsibilities. I also held a supervisory role with Hyundai Blue Link, leading escalated customer service operations, technical issue resolution, roadside assistance coordination, and employee coaching.
In addition to my insurance background, I successfully launched and operated Wild West Café, where I managed daily operations, budgeting, marketing, customer retention, vendor relationships, and business development. This experience strengthened my leadership, communication, problem-solving, and operational management skills.
I am currently seeking a remote opportunity where I can leverage my investigative experience, claims expertise, leadership background, and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. My interests include claims investigations, complex claim resolution, quality assurance, process improvement, team leadership, and helping customers navigate challenging situations with confidence and professionalism.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner & Operator
Wild West Café
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Opened and operated a community-focused café, managing daily operations including inventory, vendor ordering, scheduling, budgeting, marketing, and customer service. Resolved customer concerns to drive retention and handled bookkeeping and operational planning.
Claims Investigator (Total Loss)
Progressive Insurance
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Owned complex total loss and retention inventory claims from investigation through settlement and closure, handling 60+ aging/escalated claims weekly. Improved settlement and payout timing to ~3–5 days through proactive investigation, cost containment, and coordination with customers, body shops, lienholders, salvage vendors, and internal teams.
Express Claims Representative
State Farm
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Supported loss reporting by handling FNOL intake and investigating liability, coverage, and property damage, while maintaining ownership of assigned claims through resolution. Managed high-volume customer communications and documentation, including recorded statements and coordination of repairs, rentals, and roadside assistance.
Supervisor, Blue Link Escalations
Hyundai Blue Link
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Responded to high-volume customer calls for vehicle safety, security, roadside assistance, and connected vehicle services, resolving escalated concerns end-to-end. Promoted to supervisor to lead a team handling complex escalations, coach performance, and partner with dealerships, technical support, engineering, and third-party vendors to improve customer satisfaction.
Warranty Admin & Customer Service
Camelback Volkswagen Subaru Mazda
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)
Managed high-volume inbound and outbound customer communications, scheduled maintenance and repairs, and supported dealership customer experience through accurate documentation. Processed manufacturer and extended warranty claims and conducted follow-up calls to confirm satisfaction and support retention.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
South Mountain Community College
Business & Accounting Studies, Business & Accounting
Completed Business & Accounting studies at South Mountain Community College.
Arizona School of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Certification, Massage Therapy
Completed a Massage Therapy certification program.
McClintock High School
High School Diploma, High School
Completed high school and earned a high school diploma.
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