Statewide Risk Management & Claims Specialist

Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Personal Holiday

Dental and Vision

State Retirement

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

Training opportunities

Nine paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State of Florida invites applications for a Risk Management Program Specialist. The role conducts investigations of State liability claims, coordinates with contract adjusters and defense counsel, and advances settlement strategies while maintaining claim data integrity.

The position requires knowledge of insurance principles, data analysis, negotiation, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders across the agency and courts. Standard benefits apply to state employees.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of insurance and risk management principles.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Investigate insurance claims.
• Understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data.
• Make and defend decisions about insurance claims.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of State liability claims and assign to contract adjusters when needed.
• Oversee litigation management and coordinate with defense counsel.
• Review and adjust claims, reserves and settlements within authorized authority.
• Maintain accuracy of claims data and case progress in the system.

Skills

Fact-finding interviews

Communication

Data analysis

Negotiation

Travel within Florida

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Risk Management System

Insurance Claims Database

Florida Adjuster License

Job description

State of Florida invites applications for a Risk Management Program Specialist. The role conducts investigations of State liability claims, coordinates with contract adjusters and defense counsel, and advances settlement strategies while maintaining claim data integrity.

The position requires knowledge of insurance principles, data analysis, negotiation, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders across the agency and courts. Standard benefits apply to state employees.