Career Opportunities

The Director of Property and Liability, under supervision of the Trindel Insurance Fund Executive Director, is responsible for the management of claims staff; timely and accurate claims processing of all member property and liability claims from filing to closure, in accordance with Trindel Insurance Fund’s Claims Handling Guidelines. Works closely with member county staff, and attorneys; negotiate settlements to achieve the best possible outcome in the claim.

The Director of Property and Liability accomplishes this by analyzing loss trends, effective management of the claim cycle, setting/managing program reserves, conducting and directing investigations, site visits and active claim management. Includes prompt processing of claims for payment, implementation and execution of litigation management guidelines, excess carrier notification, managing the claim property and liability claims department staff to ensure they are handling claims in compliance with established claims handling guidelines while providing effective strategies that result in positive outcomes.

• Receives, reviews, and directs disposition of claims filed against member entities as well as the member entities first party property damage claims.
• Establishes and maintains property and liability claim files, reserves, and loss data.
• Responsible for investigation, evaluation of liability and damages, negotiating and settlement, litigation management, and final disposition of property and liability claims.
• Overall responsibility for management of database and loss history.
• Responsible for preparation of written reports, general correspondence, special reports, and projects related to property and liability claims.
• Supervises and directs staff, outside adjusters, and attorneys in the handling and disposition of claims.
• Attends settlement conferences, meetings, and trials as necessary to effectively manage litigated cases.
• Attends Board, Member County Board of Supervisors Meetings, and Executive Committee meetings, reports on status of property and liability claims and makes recommendations as to action on claims.
• Responsible for initial review of claims for coverage analysis.
• Coordinates and communicates with Trindel’s excess insurance provider for coverage determinations related to property and liability claims.
• Prepares reservations of rights notices, declinations of coverage and other communications to member entities relating to coverage and claim status.
• Responsible for maintaining contact and communications with excess providers to assure proper reporting and recovery of excess recoverable and reportable matters.
• Responsible for review and approval of service billings for investigative and legal services, forensic experts, and other service providers related to the claims function.

• Knowledge of computerized spreadsheets and word processing.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and programs.
• Knowledge of insurance principles.
• Knowledge of legal proceedings including depositions, interrogatories, dispositive motions, trials etc.,
• Knowledge of excess insurance reporting procedures, limits and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of claims settlement strategies and methodologies.
• Skill in reading legal documents and court case proceedings to discern applicability to Trindel Insurance Fund and its members.
• Skill in analyzing coverage.
• Skill in preparing settlement terms, advice, negotiation and mediation strategies.
• Skill in investigating claims details, logistics, and exposures.
• Skill in assigning and leading the work of others.
• Skill in preparing training and presenting formal claims management strategies, status and exposure to boards, attorneys, member entities, and relevant parties.

• Four-year degree at an accredited college or university in English, Liberal Arts, Public Administration, or Business and/or Finance.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of claims adjusting, or litigation experience required, experience working with public entities preferred.
• Desired: Hold a J.D. from an ABA approved Law School, an Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and/or Associate in Claims (liability focus).