Claims Adjuster - Ft (Central Valley)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
For nearly 70 years George Hills has offered our clients unparalleled service and innovative excellence in claims administration and offered our employees a positive and collaborative culture that builds relationships based on pride and respect. As an "Employer of Choice" for the Sacramento area in 2020, we are pleased to offer employees a flexible hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, PTO, holidays, and 401k. Please visit our website at https://georgehills.com/ to learn more. Employees must live in one of the following states: CA, OR, NV, or AZ. George Hills is an equal-opportunity employer.
As a Claims Adjuster, you will directly support assigned public entity clients, exercising independent judgment and personal discretion on matters related to general liability claims, claims management, and claims resolution/settlement.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of the insurance provider's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages.
• Recommend claims action and setting and adjusting proper reserves as appropriate while complying with accepted guidelines regarding reserve practice and authority levels.
• Communicate with claimants, clients, and attorneys throughout the claims process.
• Correspond with, and interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to compile information.
• Create and maintain records, diaries, and reports in the claims system and/or the client's system.
• Negotiate claim resolutions and approve payments, within a certain monetary limit.
• Collaborate with counsel in preparation for litigation including assembling evidence to support contested claims and keeping clients advised of litigation status.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience with insurance claims, self-insurance, pooled insurance, or Joint Powers Authorities.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge relating to the handling of public entity liability claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Salary Description
$65,000-$80,000 per year