Claims Adjuster—Property Claims

Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Expected Starting Salary Range: $51,700.00 - $66,350.00

Employees in this class work under the direct supervision of the Risk Manager of the County Attorney's office. Employees within this class perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in the daily operation of the Self-Insurance Program including research, analysis, and adjusting of auto, auto liability, general liability, property, and workers’ compensation claims asserted against Manatee County, Florida.

Note:
This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Attorney. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Review of all claim forms and claims regarding property loss due various causes.
• Determine and set appropriate reserves; input and maintain accurate claims and investigation files in department database, including those for subrogation purposes.
• Follow up as needed with appropriate property professionals, including engineers, builders, repair and maintenance personnel, inspectors, attorneys, and/or third-party adjusters regarding the status of a claim.
• Attend meditations, depositions, and hearings; review demand packages and determine case and settlement value; negotiate and settle claims within designated authority.
• Prepare loss run reports.

• Open, evaluate and manage new claims as well as managing and tracking existing claims.
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda and reports.
• Attend meetings.
• Train various department staff on procedures to report claims.
• Perform various duties as requested by the Risk Manager and/or the County Attorney.
• Perform such other duties or related work (including weather or extreme emergency tasks) as the County Attorney may assign or require.

• Associate degree required.
• State of Florida All Lines Adjuster License, or the ability to obtain prior to start date required.
• Valid driver’s license required with valid Florida driver’s license required within 30 days of hire.
• Comparable or equivalent combinations of education, training and work experience may be considered a reasonable substitute for the minimum qualifications.