Treasury Insurance Professional Lead/Adv
Claims Litigation Specialist
Recruitment #23-005637-0001
Department | Treasury Insurance Management |
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Date Opened | 1/23/2023 11:23:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 2/11/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $67,802.00 - $105,072.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Caitlin Koehler |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
GRADE
Main Purpose of Job
Are you an Insurance Professional looking for a one-of-a-kind
opportunity? We promise there is no
other job quite like this in the state! Working
for the State of Maryland, Treasurer’s Office, can expand your work experience
beyond imagination, all while providing valuable service to the
citizens of Maryland.
The Insurance Division of the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office is responsible for administering the State's Insurance Program which is comprised of both commercial and self-insurance. Commercial insurance policies are procured to cover catastrophic property and liability losses, and other obligations derived from State contracts, statutes and regulations. Among the several exposures covered by commercial policies are State maintained toll bridges and tunnels, rail operations, assorted professional liability exposures and student athlete accidents. The State also self-insures a significant portion of its exposures and maintains the State Insurance Trust Fund to pay claims and the costs associated with handling those claims. Self-insurance coverage includes State-owned real and personal property, vehicles, and liability claims covered under the Maryland Tort Claims Act.
The Maryland Tort Claims Act
requires that all claims against the State be filed with the State Treasurer’s
Office, creating the need for the Insurance Division. The Claims Unit is responsible for handling
claims filed against the State, its agencies, and its employees, which results
in the receipt and investigation of thousands of claims each year. The average pending fluctuates between 125 –
175 claim files.
POSITION DUTIES
Many claims end up being resolved
through litigation. The Claims Litigation Specialist is responsible for investigating,
evaluating, managing and resolving a wide variety of moderately to highly
complex claims, both those in litigation and those with the potential for
litigation. This position works closely with attorneys in the Office of the
Attorney General who serve the Treasurer, to proactively resolve litigated
matters by investigating, evaluating and preparing large loss reports when
relevant on claims and cases; by providing settlement authority; by preparing a
complete summary and evaluation, electronically, of cases for presentation to
the Insurance Review Committee for settlement authority in excess of current
house authority; and by attending settlement conferences and other court mandated
activities. As a claims specialist and subject matter expert on claims
litigation, this position may brief adjusters on the status of certain
litigation claims of high or sensitive interest as a teaching mechanism and to
provide feedback on investigations. This
position will also be responsible for reviewing and advising the Chief Deputy
Treasurer and the Director of Insurance on indicated settlements pending before
the State’s Board of Public Works.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of experience in commercial insurance dealing with settling multi-line claims, risk management, loss control, and/or underwriting.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university, at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience, for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in claims assistance and examining classification or claims assistance and examining specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of the required experience must be in the
claims adjusting, handling and oversight of litigated claims.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Four or more years of
experience in investigating, adjusting and settling complex multi-line claims,
with an emphasis on general liability, automobile liability and bodily
injury.
- Working knowledge of tort
law, claim values, and jurisdictional issues for Maryland
- AIC, AINS, SPPA, ANFI,
AMIM or other insurance industry designations or related course work
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
BENEFITS
- Job stability and pinnacle
experience (we are a Constitutional Office)
- Work-life balance
- Ability to make your
mark through public service
- Predictable hours and
hybrid teleworking schedules
- Paid holidays 12-13
per year
- Generous paid leave
package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
- State Pension
("defined benefit" plan)
- Tax-deferred supplemental
retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
- Free parking
- Comprehensive,
subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no
deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health
services
- Flexible Spending
Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
- State Employees Credit
Union
- Direct Deposit
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The State Treasurer's Office also offers a hybrid telework environment for eligible employees after 90 days of employment.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
All job opportunities within the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide Recruitment, Examination and Applicant tracking system. Please upload a current copy of your resume with your application.
Electronic application is strongly preferred; however, if you do not have access to a computer, you may send a copy of your resume to the State Treasurer's Office, Human Resources, 80 Calvert Street, Room 109, Annapolis MD 21401, or fax to 410-260-4090.
Any questions regarding this recruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the STO HR Office at 410-260-7078.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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