Temporary Claims Adjuster

AvonRisk; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401K match

11 holidays

PTO 15 days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AvonRisk is seeking a Claims Adjuster to support assigned public entity clients, exercising independent judgement on LIAB, claims management, and settlements. Responsibilities include investigating liability, communicating with claimants and attorneys, and preparing records and reports.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years in insurance claims; strong written/verbal communication. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurer liability for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages.
• Recommend claims action and set reserves in line with guidelines and authority levels.
• Communicate with claimants, clients, and attorneys throughout the claims process.
• Interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to gather information.
• Create and maintain records, diaries, and reports in the claims system.
• Calculate benefit payments, negotiate settlements, and approve payments within limits.
• Collaborate with counsel in preparation for litigation and assemble evidence.

Skills

3+ years claims experience

Public entity liability knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Claims Adjuster who will provide direct support to assigned public entity clients, exercising independent judgement and personal discretion on matters related to general liability claims, claims management, and claims resolution/settlement. Duties of the Claims Adjuster include, but are not limited to:

• Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of 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, 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.
• Calculate benefit payments, 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.

Job Type: Temporary

Education and Experience

• Bachelors 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability and Life insurance paid 100% for employee.
• 401K with employer match.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of PTO per year.Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000.