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Summary:

Join our team as a General Liability Claims Adjuster, managing property and liability claims for the County's self-insurance program. You'll investigate claims, determine coverage, assess liability, and negotiate settlements. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations, interviewing witnesses, and collaborating with legal teams on subrogation and litigation. This role requires three years of recent claims adjusting experience, including one year handling complex litigated cases. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential. Hybrid work schedule available after two weeks onsite. Ideal for professionals with expertise in insurance claims, legal procedures, and risk assessment. Background check required upon selection.

Job Description:

GENERAL LIABILITY: Three (3) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, adjusting workers' compensation claims, including one (1) year adjusting complex litigated claims

• Reviews property and liability claims; determines the extent of County liability and estimates settlement value of claims; makes recommendations on the settlement or denial of claims; adjusts and settles claims within assigned monetary authority; and researches the applicable laws, codes, and resolutions.
• Determines coverages for the County's self-insurance liability program, which includes comprehensive, malpractice, auto, general liability, and employee personal property claims.
• Conducts office and field investigations to determine circumstances surrounding claims involving County vehicles, property, or employees; interviews witnesses, third-party investigators, and others; prepares reports of findings.
• Conducts interviews with persons responsible for damages to County property and injuries to employees to ensure payments; contacts public and private organizations to obtain collections information; recommends court actions and/or lien attachment when collections cannot be made.
• May authorize subrogation, recommend court actions and/or lien attachment when collections cannot be made by other means; review and make final recommendations for suspension, modification, garnishment, or other legal actions; correspond with attorneys, insurance carriers, and others; interpret the legal procedures and prerogatives involved in the collection of subrogation accounts.
• Represents the County in Small Claims Court.

NOTE: Both are subject to a background check upon selection and a hybrid work schedule after two weeks in the office for acclamation (2 days a week in the office).

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