INSURANCE MANAGER                                                                    0926

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for the review and analysis of all insurance requirements and for all decisions concerning insurance coverage.  The employee in this class ensures adequate insurance coverage in all insurance areas, and determines the degree of liability on the part of the municipality for all claims received.  The nature of the work is such that the incumbent is expected to exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties.  The work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative employee of higher rank and is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the submission of required reports.  Supervi­sion is exercised over subordinate insurance unit personnel.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Reviews all incoming claims to establish probable reserves and degree of liabil­ity on the part of the municipality;

            Reviews the various coverages and loss experience to determine insurance cover­age needed;

            Maintains statistical records of loss experience, numbers and kinds of acci­dents, workers' compensation claims, liability claims and other claims received whether insured or uninsured;

            Makes recommendations as to the kinds and amounts of insurance to be maintained as self-insurance and those to be retained with outside insurance firms;

            Reviews leases entered into by the county to ensure that the landlords provide the county with necessary liability insurance coverage;

            Directs, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of subordinate clerical, loss control and claims staff;

            Prepares periodic reports as required;

            Conducts studies and takes such steps as may be required to improve loss experi­ence so as to show improvement in insurance premiums;

            Reviews and approves vouchers for payments of claims, service fees, and premiums for auto liability, general liability, workers' compensation, aviation, marine, fidelity and property losses.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices in the insurance field; comprehensive knowledge of the various types of insurance and the kinds of insurance policies; thorough knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of all types of insurance policies and coverage; thorough knowledge of effective supervisory tech­niques; thorough knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the insurance field; ability to analyze insurance needs based upon past claims and projected future claims; ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety of insurance contracts; ability to analyze statistical and factual data and to arrive at sound conclusions; ability to read and interpret insurance policies and to determine the most advantageous coverage; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with insurance companies and local officials; ability to prepare statistical and technical records and reports; ability to supervise insurance unit personnel in a manner conducive to full perfor­mance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Insurance, Finance, or a related field and six (6) years of experience in the administration of an insurance firm or unit with responsibility for the purchase or issuance of a variety of insurance contracts, and/or maintenance of a self-insurance program.

 

           

R02/15/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive