Senior Property Casualty Claims Representative

Senior Property Casualty Claims Representative

Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA), based in Denver, Colorado, has an opening for a
Senior Property Casualty Claims Representative
. CIRSA is an insurance pool that specializes in providing property/liability and workers’ compensation coverages and services for municipalities and affiliated public entities across the state of Colorado.

CIRSA is a forward-thinking employer that values a strong work/life balance. To this end, this is a flex position that allows work from home with occasional office presence.

Under the supervision of the Claims Manager, this senior claims adjuster position is responsible for investigating and resolving property/liability claims and/or pursuing recovery through subrogation or restitution. Duties include essential claims adjusting activities, including but not limited to investigating and researching claims to determine liability and damages; verifying and interpreting coverage; issuing coverage denials, reservation of rights letters, and similar correspondence;

recording data and documenting claim information in files; responding to inquiries; managing litigation and defense strategies; overseeing the work of defense counsel; attending conferences, meetings and trials; participating in mandatory and voluntary mediations; negotiating settlements; reviewing correspondence and diary; preparing reports; processing bills and payment requests, and presenting information to members or organizations. Duties may also include identifying and reporting high loss frequency, severity losses, and trends to Risk Control;

working with Risk Control to identify solutions to loss frequency and severity; working with members to identify and contain losses in the field, advising members on emerging problems; identifying fraud and working to contain fraudulent claims; providing customized customer service for high demand members, and training members on Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA) and other claims principles affecting CIRSA public entity members.

This position requires 5+ years of progressively responsible property/liability claims handling experience. A bachelor’s degree and completion of claims-related course designations, such as CPCU, AIC, and AEI, is preferred. Experience in handling litigated general liability claims, along with some property claim handling experience, is desired for this position. Knowledge of the CGIA and experience handling federal civil rights claims would be helpful but not required.

At CIRSA, we recognize that our outstanding staff is the backbone of our organization. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Current benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements including work from home with occasional office presence
• 401(a) match of 10 percent
• 28.5 days of PTO & 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – high-deductible health plans for individuals and families/domestic partnerships
• Fully funded Health Savings Account
• Voluntary 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Cafeteria Plan for dental, vision, and dependent care
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program including an onsite fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program

The salary range for the position is $84,059 to $126,089. The hiring range, depending on qualifications, is $84,059 to $105,074.

• Enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude, and can actively engage with CIRSA members, property/liability claimants, staff, and vendors to develop relationships and build rapport.
• Are passionate about improving the CIRSA experience and demonstrate dedicated customer service techniques and principles.
• Are organized, results-driven, and detail-oriented, and can put those skills into resolving our members’ property/liability claims.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can convey information effectively.
• Enjoy providing exceptional customer service.
• Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and…