LIABILITY CLAIMS SUPERVISOR 0924

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class reviews, processes and maintains liability claim files to include automotive and general liability. The incumbent advises and recommends insurance levels for all areas of liability claims. Work is performed independently under the direction of an administrative supervisor. Supervision is exercised over a support staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Reviews, processes and maintains liability claim files to include automotive and general liability;

Negotiates and coordinates with attorneys for claim settlements;

Authorizes claim settlements for less than $10,000.00;

Recommends settlement levels of greater than $10,000.00;

Prepares reviews for presentation to the Suffolk County Legislature's Finance Committee on cases recommended for settlements greater than $25,000.00;

Initiates subrogation activity on all liability claims where the County could offset its loss against another party;

Coordinates and follows up with an Insurance Contract Analyst and the County Attorney Torts Unit to insure that the process of recovery is being made;

Advises and recommends insurance levels for all areas of liability claims to administrative supervisors;

Assists in procuring excess insurance coverage for the County.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the processing and maintaining of liability claims; good knowledge of the types, advantages and disadvantages of all types of insurance policies and coverage; good knowledge of automobile insurance plans including vehicle identification and the cost of repair or replacement of automobiles; ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports; ability to analyze statistical and factual data, and to arrive at sound conclusions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of experience in the administration, investigation or analysis of liability insurance claims, two (2) years of which have been supervisory experience; or

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eight (8) years of experience the administration, investigation or analysis of liability insurance claims, two (2) years of which have been supervisory experience; or

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b) except that no substitution is allowed for the two (2) years of supervisory experience.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Senior Insurance Contract Analyst; or

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Liability Claims Examiner.

R 9/11/23

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive