Job Title: General Liability Claims Adjuster
Work Location: San Bernardino, CA, 92415(Hybrid)
Duration : 6 months
The Risk Management Department of San Bernardino County needs a temporary general claims adjuster to help with the current workload.
The requirements are as follows:
- GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS ADJUSTER: Three (3) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, adjusting workers' compensation claims, including one (1) year adjusting complex litigated claims
- Reviews property and liability claims; determines the extent of County liability and estimates settlement value of claims; makes recommendations on the settlement or denial of claims; adjusts and settles claims within assigned monetary authority; and researches the applicable laws, codes, and resolutions.
- Determines coverages for the County's self-insurance liability program, which includes comprehensive, malpractice, auto, general liability, and employee personal property claims.
- Conducts office and field investigations to determine circumstances surrounding claims involving County vehicles, property, or employees; interviews witnesses, third-party investigators, and others; prepares reports of findings.
- Conducts interviews with persons responsible for damages to County property and injuries to employees to ensure payments; contacts public and private organizations to obtain collections information; recommends court actions and/or lien attachment when collections cannot be made.
- May authorize subrogation, recommend court actions and/or lien attachment when collections cannot be made by other means; review and make final recommendations for suspension, modification, garnishment, or other legal actions; correspond with attorneys, insurance carriers, and others; interpret the legal procedures and prerogatives involved in the collection of subrogation accounts.
- Represents the County in Small Claims Court.
- Position is subject to a background check upon selection and a hybrid work schedule after two weeks in the office for acclimation (2 days a week in the office).
Pay: $28.00 - $29.70 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- San Bernardino, CA 92415 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Bernardino, CA 92415
