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Claims Adjuster


Reference Number: RKAZCP14

Claims Adjuster
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Phoenix, AZ (100% Remote)
duration  6.5 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Government - State
duration  $-4/hour - $1/hour
Job Description

Remote

Description:

Position is a property and liability claims adjuster role and adjusts high exposure, politically sensitive claims and lawsuits (such as bad faith, medical malpractice, highway design, client care custody and control, employment, auto liability, personal injury, fatalities, and serious physical injury, constitutional rights violations, large property losses, etc.) filed against the client, as well as pursuing subrogation recoveries due the client. The adjuster position performs work of extreme complexity that requires the ability to investigate, analyze, evaluate property damage, serious injury compensation, life care plans, and wrongful death claims, prepare file summary reports and litigation reports to management, submit authority requests to negotiate and settle losses, submit applicable notices for loss prevention review, and to prepare the claim file for litigation and work in conjunction with the Attorney General's Office to resolve lawsuits in the best interest of the client. The position settles claims/lawsuits within the independent authority extended, and/or makes recommendations for settlement and obtains authority to resolve claims and lawsuits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND % OF TIME FOR EACH
30% - Analyze investigative materials to determine liability and settlement values. Document and obtain physical evidence to support the facts and related damages.
25% - Determine coverage and conduct factual investigations. Includes conducting interviews and securing recorded statements from witnesses, law enforcement, client personnel, and reviewing all other relevant materials associated with the incident, etc.
15% - Research and apply applicable tort, contract, and other relevant areas of law or case law. Prepare claims for litigations.
10% - Document and obtain physical evidence to support the facts and related damages. Work in conjunction with the AG's Office during discovery to obtain additional investigative information and prepare for depositions, etc.
10% - Prepare cost benefit analysis to determine action to be taken in the best interest of the client. Secure the procurement of independent appraisers/adjusters, experts and consultants (engineers, architects, cause and origin, life care planners, structured settlement brokers, and jury research and focus groups, etc). Obtain authority and negotiate settlements. Prepare necessary closing documents to protect the client from future exposure.
10% - Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills
4+ Years of Claims Experience
3+ Years of experience in Property and Liability Claims

Preferred Skills
AZ Adjustments License
Proficient in Google Suite

Notes:
Remote
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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