Liability & Safety Claims Specialist

City of Dallas; Town of Marilla (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Make a difference in the community

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Liability Adjuster to administer and support the city-wide safety and loss control program. You will investigate safety issues and implement programs to control or eliminate occupational injury, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Essential duties include reviewing claims, negotiating settlements, and conducting loss prevention investigations on city property and personnel. A high level of detail and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience as a claims examiner/adjuster in Auto or Commercial casualty insurance.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience evaluating, negotiating bodily injury claims with attorneys and claimants.

Responsibilities

• Review claim files to evaluate disposition.
• Investigate liability involving accidents or incidents.
• Interview specialists, witnesses, or claimants to obtain facts.
• Negotiate settlements and determine city liability based on medical/bill data.
• Deny unsubstantiated claims after investigation.
• Process liability claims using an electronic system.
• Document activity and process payments to vendors/claimants.
• Evaluate liability ranges and determine settlements.
• Conduct loss prevention investigations and safety audits with reports.
• Perform any other work as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Oral and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Liability Adjuster to administer and support the city-wide safety and loss control program. You will investigate safety issues and implement programs to control or eliminate occupational injury, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Essential duties include reviewing claims, negotiating settlements, and conducting loss prevention investigations on city property and personnel. A high level of detail and strong analytical skills are required.