Broward County Government · 16 hours ago
Claims Adjuster
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$57K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expBroward County Government is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Claims Adjuster in the Risk Management Division. In this role, you will investigate, evaluate, and settle insurance claims, ensuring fair and timely resolution while working closely with policyholders and other stakeholders.
GovernmentNon ProfitOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Investigate, evaluate, and settle insurance claims in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Contact the injured employee, employer, and medical provider to document the claim
Conduct field investigations, face-to-face statements with employees, employer representatives and witnesses to understand the nature of the claim
Calculate/process timely disability benefits and impairment ratings of 1% or more when given to issue benefits to avoid penalties
Authorize/coordinate medical treatment with walk-in facilities and specialists to update claim
Process outgoing letters to injured employees and medical providers and place them on notice of action taking place
Monitor work status for a disability of 7 days or less through discharge for closing a claim
Negotiate claim settlements with the Director of Risk Management, the County Administrator, the County Attorney, claimants and/or their legal teams
Analyze complex information from different sources, such as police reports, videos from surveillance cameras or audio, and other information to further understand the incident
Qualification
Required
Requires two (2) years equivalent of higher-level education in workers' compensation and/or general liability claims adjusting and insurance/risk management
Requires four (4) years in adjusting workers' compensation and/or bodily injury/property damage liability claims or closely related experience
Possession/retention of a Florida All-Lines Adjuster's License (Type 6-20 or 7-20) from the State of Florida Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment
Preferred
Associates in Claims (AIC) Certificate
Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Certification in Workers' Compensation (CWC)
Accredited Claims Adjuster (ACA)
Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
2 or more years of experience in recorded statements
2 or more years of experience responding to Conditional Payment demands from the Center for Medicare Services
2 or more years of experience negotiating workers' compensation lien recoveries
Benefits
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Company
Broward County Government
Broward County Government is a government nonprofit website that provides information about the city and administration.
Founded in 1915Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
5001-10000 employees
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