Public Entity Liability Adjuster​/Senior Public Entity Liability Adjuster

CIS is recruiting a Public Entity Liability Adjuster/Senior Public Entity Liability Adjuster

Recruitment opened: December 16, 2025, 2025

Recruitment closes: January 5, 2025, at noon.

Salary Range: $81,559 to $120,835

Job Location: During training, you may be required to work up to three (3) days per week in our Wilsonville Office. Other days may be worked remotely from your Oregon residence. After the training period, the number of required days in the office can be reduced.

You must apply using our online application system () to be considered for an interview, and to request Oregon Veterans Preference consideration.

• Week of January 12, 2026:
  First interviews
• Week of January 19, 2026:
  Second interviews
• Week of January 26, 2026:
  Finalist interview

Schedule: Full-time | 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday

Travel: Regular in-state travel; occasional overnight travel (approximately 10 nights/year)

CIS partners with Oregon’s cities and counties to provide innovative risk management and insurance solutions. Guided by our values of Service, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Equity, we support our members and the communities they serve.

CIS is seeking an experienced Public Entity Liability Adjuster to investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex public-entity claims. This role manages high-exposure, multi-line claims involving police and jail liability, employment liability, auto liability, land use, defamation, bodily injury (including death), personal injury, property damage, and litigation matters unique to city and county governments.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to members, attorneys, agents, and claimants—ensuring claims are handled promptly, fairly, and with the highest level of technical expertise and customer service.

• Manage complex first- and third-party liability and property claims from initial report through final resolution
• Investigate claims through interviews, site inspections, document review, and collaboration with independent adjusters and attorneys
• Determine coverage, liability, damages, and reserve calculations
• Negotiate settlements with claimants and attorneys, including attendance at mediations and settlement conferences
• Partner with defense counsel to manage and resolve litigated claims
• Prepare coverage letters, claim summaries, excess reports, and closing documentation
• Advise members on claim exposure, “what‑if” scenarios, and loss prevention strategies
• Maintain accurate claim files, diaries, and written correspondence
• Occasionally assist with claim assignments and mentoring under Claims Manager authorization

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 to 10+ years of liability claims experience, including complex and litigated claims
• Strong knowledge of insurance coverage, legal liability principles, and claims investigation
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage priorities and perform effectively in high-stress situations
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

• Associate in Claims (AIC) designation
• Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA)
• Adjuster’s license or other insurance-related certifications
• Experience with public-entity, employment, or police liability claims

• Climate‑controlled office environment with field investigations as needed
• Rotational after‑hours on‑call for claim emergencies
• Regular in‑state travel and occasional overnight travel
• Hybrid flexibility may be considered at the discretion of leadership

• Meaningful work supporting public entities and communities
• Collaborative, values‑driven culture
• Opportunity to work on unique, high‑impact claims
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and professional integrity

CIS is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with ADA and Oregon accommodation laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Apply today and bring your expertise to a team dedicated to service, integrity, and excellence in public‑entity risk management.