ASSISTANT INSURANCE MANAGER                                                     0927

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in the review and analysis of all insurance coverages including self-funded workers' compensation, disability income, property, casualty and liability and other specialty lines. Responsibility is also included for benefits administration.  The incumbent assists in the formulation of the operating budget, advises departments about the types of insurance coverage necessary from contractors, consultants and concessionaires, and assists in the development and maintenance of chargeback systems for departments with federal funding.  The incumbent helps determine adequate insurance coverage, assists in reviewing self-funded levels, and aids in the adminis­tration of all self-funded claims.  Work is reviewed by an administrator through conferences and written reports.  Supervision is exercised over insurance personnel.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Assists in monitoring all incoming claims to establish probable reserves and degree of liability;

            Reviews the various available coverages and loss experience to help deter­mine the 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;

            Maintains statistical records of health benefits and reviews all benefits to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the benefit;

            Assists in formulating recommendations to the types and amounts of insurance to be self-funded;

            Reviews leases entered into to ensure that the property owners provide the necessary insurance coverages;

            Assists in directing, assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work of supervisory staff in loss control, claims and benefits;

            Prepares periodic reports as required in all areas of insurance, risk management and benefits;

            Assists in coordinating work with outside vendors, and in ensuring compli­ance by all outside vendors under contract, such as workers' compensation attorneys, third party administrators, etc.;

            Assists in conducting studies and taking action, as required, to improve loss experience;

            Reviews and approves vouchers for payment of claims, service fees and premiums for automobile liability, general liability, workers' compensation, aviation, marine, fidelity and property basis.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of various types of insurance and benefits, including self-funded insurance and benefits; good knowledge of claims administration, good knowledge of the relevant market conditions, recent developments in the industry, current legislation and other sources of information; ability to analyze insurance and benefits reports and needs in order to project future budget requirements; ability to provide technical and professional review to all areas of insurance and benefits; ability to assess statistics and factual data and to read and interpret insurance policies and their clauses; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, benefit vendors, local officials and outside agencies; ability to construct and review technical 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 college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Insurance, Finance, or related field and four (4) 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.

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Liability Claims Supervisor; or,

            Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior Insurance Contract Analyst.

 

 

R 6/7/16

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive