Senior Claims Adjuster

Trindel Insurance Fund is seeking a highly skilled Senior Property and Liability Claims Adjuster to join our team.

The Senior Property and Liability Claims Adjuster will be responsible for investigating, analyzing, and adjusting public entity liability and property claims. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Analyze liability claims and first-party property claims in accordance with relevant laws, County policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate claims for timeliness, accuracy, validity, circumstances, descriptions, and related information for accurate claims processing.
• Prepare and send letters and notifications in response to claims filed against Member Counties.
• Review, investigate, and analyze documents, notices, lawsuits, and claim forms.
• Analyze claims and lawsuits for coverage purposes.
• Determine the best methods to actively manage claims in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Execute an effective investigative strategy by obtaining information from Member Counties, interviewing witnesses and claimants, performing site visits, and taking photographs.
• Analyze information to make liability determinations and identify risk transfer opportunities.
• Make recommendations for handling claims, including settlement or rejection, assignment of defense counsel, and subrogation opportunities.
• Work with experts to investigate and assess damages related to assigned claims.
• Handle complex claims, including litigated matters.
• Provide full captioned reports to Member Counties and Trindel staff.
• Authorize and assure the prompt processing of checks for payment/settlement of claims.
• Provide monthly payment logs/reports to Trindel Executive Director, Property and Liability Director, and member counties.
• Recommend settlement/resolution for obtaining settlement authority under the provisions as provided by each member county, including presentations to Member County Board of Supervisors.
• Coordinate and prepare information for external auditors, Trindel Board meetings, member counties, and regulators as needed.
• Provide timely reports, updates, and other statements as needed to excess carriers, other insurers, and agencies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect information from unauthorized disclosure.
• Respond to requests from member counties, claimants, attorneys, or others for assistance by phone, email, mail, or site-visits.
• Assure that Trindel policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Attend Trindel Board meetings and provide program updates as requested.

• Four-year degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Five years of claims adjusting or litigation experience, with experience working with public entities and/or Law Enforcement preferred.
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and/or Associate in Claims (AIC) desired.

Flexible work-from-home options available.