Company: Texas Association of Counties
Contact: Personnel
Phone:
Email: personneldept@county.org

Industry: Brokerage/Agency, P&C/Carrier-MGA, Government
Department: Claims, Risk Management
Job Title: Claims Adjuster
Location: Austin, Texas
Annual Compensation: $50,000 to $60,000
Date Posted: 11/02/09

Job Description:
CLAIMS ADJUSTER

Position with the Texas Association of Counties is available to assist Texas counties with management of Property Damage, Auto Physical Damage, and Crime Coverage claims. Assign claims to outside independent claims appraisers as necessary; and monitor and supervise activity of assigned independent adjusters. Review and explain applicable coverage to Members.

Broad knowledge of multi-line insurance claims adjusting methods is essential. Applicants should have superior human relations and professional communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work with individuals with a wide variety of cultural and economic backgrounds. Also requires good problem solving skills.

Position requires knowledge of claims processes to receive, assign claims and direct claims professionals; supervise work of independent adjusters and appraisers; determine coverage; settle claims; negotiate salvage; and pursue subrogation where appropriate. Responsibility for monthly activity and claims reports to departmental management identifying problem areas and/or Members’ concerns; identify problems and concerns to the Pool’s Reinsurer; and comply with reporting requirements to the Pool’s Reinsurer.

Applicants must have three to five years experience and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. A general knowledge of construction and specialized training in adjusting property claims is desired. 08/All Lines Adjuster’s License is required.

TAC offers a competitive salary that depends on qualifications and experience. Benefits include great work environment, group health plan, deferred compensation savings plan and excellent retirement plan.
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