Claim Adjuster

JOB PURPOSE

The Claims Adjuster will investigate, settle and/or gather information to settle all claims for/against the Division and assist in other departmental work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Act as a representative of the Division in court concerning automobile cases, parking violations, claims were debtors file under Wage Earner Plan or bankruptcy, pension payments, collection of promissory notes and other matters involving the Division; obtain promissory note signatures securing Division rights. Coordinate departmental work with other Division areas /Departments, law enforcement agencies, various courts, etc. Contact customers, claimants, hospitals, doctors, widows, beneficiaries and insurance companies in person, by letter or phone concerning medical records of Personal claiming personal injury, claim records of claimants. evaluate reports/findings with the. Legal Department. Process and negotiate with other customers/ adjusters; assist in the preparation of various legal papers. Advise/counsel, various Division personnel concerning claim matters. Locate unknown parties responsible for damaging Division property and skip accounts; settle all claims up to a predetermined amount set by the claims Department and issue checks or notify customers /claimants concerning status of claims. Stay abreast of latest developments/laws pertaining to claims and insurance, maintain membership and attend meetings of various associations. Perform other duties as directed.

EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or associate's degree with courses in Business Law.

EXPERIENCE Must have bachelor's degree with 4 years of professional level experience in claim adjusting with property damage and personal injury experience; or Associate's degree with 8 years of professional level experience in claim adjusting with property damage and personal injury experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Subject to hazards of investigative work. Subject to 24-hour call. Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and some dexterity in operating office equipment. THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.