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City of Durham Liability Claims Analyst in Durham, North Carolina
Liability Claims Analyst
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Liability Claims Analyst
Salary
$65,749.00 - $101,920.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
24-04967
Department
Finance
Opening Date
06/28/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $65,749 - 78,800
Hours/Schedule: M-F 8:00 - 5:00
Join one of the highest fiscally rated entities in the country. The City of Durham’s Finance Department (http://durhamnc.gov/456/Finance) promotes sound management and stewardship of taxpayer dollars by helping the City Council, City Manager and City departments manage their financial resources and leading risk management administration and training. If sound fiscal management is what you’re about, join our team!
This position is part of the Risk Management Division of the Finance Department. The Risk Management team aims to provide a safe environment for employees and the public it serves. Our goal is to prevent and minimize the financial impact of losses and reduce the frequency and severity of injuries to employees and residents. Candidates will evaluate and process property & casualty claims and subrogation, provide self-insured fiscal management, and implement prevention and loss control strategies. Decision-making includes providing input in risk management objectives, development and improvement of claim filing processes, data collection and analytics, and liability determinations. Incumbents should provide professional, journey-level work in auto and general liability claims including property damage, bodily injury, subrogation, and interpreting and applying insurance standards and policies. Prior municipal insurance program administration is preferred but not required.
Duties/Responsibilities
Process, investigate, analyze, and determine liability for City accidents and incidents involving property damage and bodily injury
Oversee the City’s third-party administrator and the assigned liability claims adjusters
Implement and facilitate claim reporting and processing procedures
Document claim activity, set accurate reserves, and process claim payments using the assigned risk information management software
Identify subrogation situations and initiate appropriate action, including preparing demand packages, and appropriate follow-up through claim closure
Work in conjunction with the Risk Manager and the City Attorney’s Office to process and track claim litigation and participate in settlement mediations
Provide reporting and analysis to the Risk Manager on claim trends, expenses, subrogation collection, etc.
Participate in accident review boards
Provide training to City staff on proper claim reporting procedures and general risk management topics
Assist the Risk Manager and other team members with special projects, general tasks, and other functions as needed
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or directly related field
Two years of professional experience in an area related to assignment.
Additional Preferred Skills
• NC Adjuster License or ability to obtain one within 1 year of employment
• Prior experience applying governmental immunity
• Experience in litigation management
• Advanced level proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience providing in-person training
• AIC or other insurance designation
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
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How many years of professional experience do you have in processing or adjusting liability claims?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 2 years related experience
2 years but less than 6 years related experience
6 years but less than 10 years related experience
10 or more years of related experience
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Do you have a NC adjuster license?
Yes
No
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If you answered "no" to having an NC adjuster license, is there any reason you could not obtain a license within one year of your start date?
I already have my NC adjusters license
I do NOT have my NC adjusters license, but I AM willing and able to obtain it within 1 year of my start date
I do NOT have my NC adjusters license, and I AM NOT willing or able to obtain it within 1 year of my start date
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Please briefly provide details of your experience using Risk Information Management Systems or other claim processing software:
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Please briefly provide details of your experience handling auto liability claims:
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How would you rate your experience level with MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint?
No experience
Beginner level
Intermediate level
Advanced level
Expert level
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How would you rate your experience level with MS Excel?
No experience
Beginner level
Intermediate level
Advanced level
Expert level
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Do you have any previous work experience in handling subrogation claims?
Yes
No
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Do you have any work experience in municipal risk management/claims/insurance?
Yes
No
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Do you have any experience in Litigation Management and claim investigation/resolution?
Yes
No
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