Posted: 1/15/2025
Position: Claims Litigation ExaminerI
TheTexas Associationof Counties (TAC)

The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) is seeking a qualified person for a Claims Litigation Examiner I position. Primarily responsible for providing all aspects of claims examination, from coverage verification to closure, for Public Official and Law Enforcement Liability coverages issued by the TAC Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) as set forth in the Claims Standards & Procedures. Requires frequent and professional communication, both written and verbal, with Risk Management Services (RMS) staff, TAC RMP members, reinsurer, and vendors. Some travel required.

The Claims Litigation Examiner I will be expected to:

1.  Investigate coverage and assess liability issues based on review of applicable coverage document, endorsements, laws and related information for TAC RMP’s Public Officials and Law Enforcement Liability coverages.

2.  Recommend and supervise defense counsel in compliance with the Litigation Management Guidelines, develop effective and responsible defense strategies, negotiate settlements, and make payment recommendations.

3.  Initiate and monitor cost recovery action as appropriate, including subrogation, restitution, and reinsurance recovery.

4.  Attend claims-related events such as mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.

5.  Monitor ongoing claims for reinsurance reporting requirements in accordance with established guidelines and provide reports to TAC RMP’s reinsurers, the Legal Liability Claims Supervisor and Claims Division management.

6.  Attend training and education courses and represent TAC and TAC RMP at TAC-sponsored and

TAC-affiliated member organization conferences.

7.  Perform other duties as assigned. Experience / Education Requirements

•   Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management or related field preferred; or high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience adjusting liability claims.

•  A minimum of 3 years of experience adjusting litigated liability claims.

•  Texas Department of Insurance all lines adjuster’s license required.

•   Knowledge of state and federal court proceedings required, county governance, and the law related to insurance coverage, employment, civil rights and tort claims preferred.

•   Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA) or other claims-related designation preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities

•   Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons from varying economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds required.

•   High degree of professionalism in representing TAC and TAC RMP in significant contacts with elected officials, members, and others required.

•   Must demonstrate good working knowledge of professional legal liability coverages and develop understanding of ongoing changes in liability issues under state and federal law.

•  Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of personal computer and Microsoft Office.

•  Must have or develop proficiency in department’s risk information management system (RMIS).

•  Must function independently with minimal supervision.

The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) is seeking a qualified person for a Claims Examiner II position. Primarily responsible for providing all aspects of claims examination, from coverage verification to closure, for auto and general liability coverages issued by the TAC Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) as set forth in the Claims Standards & Procedures. Requires frequent and professional communication, both written and verbal, with Risk Management Services (RMS) and other TAC staff, TAC RMP members, and vendors

The Claims Examiner II will be expected to:

1.  Investigate coverage and assess liability issues based on review of applicable coverage

document, endorsements, laws and related information for TAC RMP’s Auto and General Liability coverages.

2.  Assess vehicle damage and control the damage repair process; make total loss determinations;

evaluate injury claims; and actively manage independent appraiser relationships.

3.  Recommend and supervise defense counsel, develop effective and responsible defense strategies, negotiate settlements, and make payment recommendations.

4.  Initiate and monitor cost recovery action as appropriate, including subrogation, restitution, and salvage proceeds.

5.  Attend claims-related events such as mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.

6.  Attend and/or present training and education courses and represent TAC and TAC RMP at TAC-

sponsored and TAC-affiliated member organization conferences.

7.  Perform other duties as assigned. Experience / Education Requirements

•   High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management or related field preferred.

•  5 years of experience in claims adjusting auto and liability claims.

•  A minimum of 3 years claims adjusting experience of auto and liability litigated claims.

•  Texas Department of Insurance all-lines adjuster’s license required.

•  Associate in Claims (AIC) or other claims designation preferred.

•  Intermediate knowledge of Texas Tort Claims Act and governmental immunities preferred.

•  Good working knowledge and experience handling auto subrogation claims required.

•  Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Other Skills & Abilities

•   Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons from varying economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds required.

•   High degree of professionalism in representing TAC in significant contacts with elected officials, members, and others required.

•  Proficiency in the use of personal computer and Microsoft Office.

•   Must have or develop proficiency in department’s risk information management system software (RMIS).