What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Adjuster position at Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado?
We are hiring for 2 Adjuster roles. One with a focus on Workers Comp and one with a focus on Property & Casualty.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigate, inspect, interview, gather technical and legal data, and evaluate all aspects of claims to assess potential claim exposure and set claim reserves accordingly.
- Ensure appropriate reserves are set. Review reserve recommendations with supervisor when exceeding authority limit.
- Use the risk management information system (RMIS) to manage claim status, progress notes, and action plans. Leverage system capabilities to provide automated notifications where appropriate and to conduct analysis on trends and areas of focus.
- Perform claims adjustment in a collaborative and responsive manner, ensuring that internal stakeholders receive regular updates and communication that help them understand the process and potential outcomes.
- Evaluate claims for potential settlement. Work to resolve claims within authority when possible and review with supervisor when value exceeds authority.
- Retain and maintain working knowledge of District's insurance policies; federal, state, and local laws related to insurance claims; District policies; and employee contracts and agreements by obtaining and reading periodicals and state legislature acts.
- Evaluate need for and assign social media checks, physical surveillance, SIU involvement, etc. Assess claims for need of defense counsel involvement. Manage and provide strategic guidance to defense counsel.
- Provide detailed reports with regular updates to supervisor regarding major claims. Lead claim reviews on a regular basis to ensure best path forward is in place.
REQUIREMENTS
Three years of experience in workers comp, general liability, auto, and/or property claims handling. Two years of experience working with public entities preferred.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School degree required. Post-secondary insurance related courses or an Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS
None required. ARM (Associate in Risk Management), ARM-P (Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities) preferred.
Salary : $29 - $37