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RISK MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Job Code: 2682
Pay Grade: 022

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   Provides general oversight, coordination, and management of work performed by Orange County’s third party administrator, broker, consultants and legal counsel to ensure the quality and consistency of workers’ compensation, auto and general liability, auto physical damage, risk property claims, insurance and contracts
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Manages section of department staff by providing guidance and direction, realigning duties and assigning work.
  • Analyzes via contractual, insurance policies or claims, reviews loss exposures the County may acquire.
  • Oversees resolution of claims, self insured retention or insurance necessitated and makes recommendations to the Risk Manager.
  • Provides direction to the third party administrator, broker, consultants and legal counsel regarding the handling of claims, insurance and contracts.
  • Provides recommendations to the Risk Manager and risk Management Committee regarding settlement litigation and insurance options by reviewing reports and recommendations from attorneys and brokers respectively for settlement requests.
  • Attends claims hearings, depositions and mediation conferences for Orange County in relation to Risk Management issues.
  • Keeps abreast of legislative development concerning potential loss exposure and inform the Risk Manager of such developments and how they affect operations.
  • Handles a variety of personnel actions to include discipline, training and development, performance appraisals, etc.
  • Performs other duties of comparable level as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or a closely related field and five years progressive experience in risk management, all lines adjusting or TPA adjuster, with a certification in ARM and/or All Lines Adjuster’s License.. Microsoft Windows experience in Word and Excel required; or an equivalent combination of directly related education, experience or training.
 
Preferences
   Microsoft Access Power Point Settled claims in excess of $100T Underwriting experience


4/3/2001