Insurance Coordinator I

University of Florida; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator I to lead the campus insurance program, evaluate claims, and coordinate disaster response. The role involves training departments, managing COIs, and ensuring event risk controls.

Requirements include a master’s degree with experience or a bachelor's with several years in risk management; Florida license and a 4-40 license or equivalent within six months are required. Strong communication and independence are needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience.
• Knowledge of risk management and insurance concepts relevant to campus operations.
• Experience with FEMA Public Assistance processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of UF Policy Management Program with DRM insurance; prepare premium billing statements and internal UF statements; train departments on insurance coverages and risk topics.
• Promptly evaluate and investigate liability and property damage incidents; collect documents for comprehensive assessment and resolution; assist with mediation or litigation as needed.
• Coordinate with Emergency Management on public assistance grant preparation and disaster claims with FEMA and the State of Florida.
• Ensure compliance with UF event insurance requirements; manage COI requests and training partners on event risk.
• Operate UF/state vehicles to satellite locations to perform risk management duties.
• Maintain valid Florida driver license and 4-40 Customer Service Representative License or obtain within six months; otherwise perform duties accordingly.

Education

Master's degree (appropriate area)

Bachelor's degree (appropriate area)

FEMA Public Assistance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Outlook

SharePoint

PeopleSoft

Origami

Job description

Classification Title: Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator I

Classification Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience.

Job Description:

Policy & Insurance Program Administration

Manage all aspects of the UF Policy Management Program with Florida Department of Risk Management (DRM) insurance. Prepare accurate premium billing statements and internal UF statements. Training University-wide departments on available insurance coverages, risk, and liability topics. Assist departments in securing insurance coverage outside of Florida DRM when requested. Help manage the Property Assessment (Statement of Values) program.

Claims Evaluation & Investigation

Promptly evaluate and investigate liability and property damage incidents. Collect and review necessary documents and forms from claimants and employees to ensure comprehensive assessment and resolution. Assist with any mediation or litigation processes as needed.

Disaster Claims Coordination

Serve as a point of contact for coordinating with Emergency Management and other departments on public assistance grant preparation and disaster claims with FEMA and the State of Florida.

Certificate of Coverage (COI) & Event Risk

Ensure compliance with UF event insurance requirements of UF departments and other parties holding events on campus. Manage COI requests and training university partners on managing event risk.

Field Risk Management Duties

Operate UF/state vehicles to satellite locations to perform risk management responsibilities.

Business Continuity & Other Duties

Valid Florida driver license; and 4-40 Customer Service Representative License or the ability to obtain license within first 6 months of employment.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• Travel to and from offices around campus
• Occasional travel to offsite meetings

Expected Salary:

$50,000 to $58,000 per year, Commensurate with Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience.

Preferred:

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Master’s degree in Risk Management or similar field

4-40 Customer Service Representative and/or

2-20 All Lines Agency License

FEMA Public Assistance experience

Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable of insurance fundamentals, including risk assessment and policy structures for

various commercial lines (e.g., property, liability and Inland Marine).

• Knowledge of the State of Florida Fund and DRM insurance policies

SKILLS:

• Computer skills in Microsoft (MS) Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook
• Origami
• Grants Portal
• Florida PA
• People Soft
• SharePoint
• Other risk management software.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide professional customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to fully, logically, and concisely explain insurance related issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• None Noted