Property/Casualty Claims Representative (Adjuster)

Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT)

Job Details

Full time, exempt

Location: St. Paul, Minn. Office, with occasional travel in Minnesota

Benefits

MCIT offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension and optional Section 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Group health and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility: MCIT employees may qualify for this federal program to forgive student loan debt
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional employee-paid life and vision insurance
• Free off-street parking provided

Job Description

The property/casualty claims representative (adjuster) is key to helping MCIT carry out its mission of providing cost-effective coverage to its members by appropriately adjusting claims according to the MCIT Coverage Document.

MCIT is a joint powers government entity made up of Minnesota counties and associated public entities that pool resources to provide property, liability and workers’ compensation coverage to members. MCIT offers a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits and a pension plan.

Core Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the property/casualty claims manager, the claims representative:

• Is responsible for investigating claims, evaluating claims, negotiating claims, coordinating defense for claims and settling claims across multiple lines of property and liability coverage.
• Adjust claims within MCIT standards, industry best practices and specific member service requirements in an electronic claims system.

Typical Duties

The following are common duties of the claims representative:

• Gather, analyze, investigate and document all information to determine whether a loss is covered under the terms of the MCIT Coverage Document
• Evaluate exposures and establish timely, accurate, and appropriate reserves
• Communicate claim activity in a timely manner to the MCIT member
• Evaluate claims for potential settlement, participate in negotiations and settle claims within authorized limits Coordinate recovery efforts for subrogation, salvage and restitution

Required Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, insurance or related field and two years of Minnesota property/casualty claims handling experience; OR

A two-year degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, insurance or related field and four years of Minnesota property/casualty claims handling experience; OR

High school diploma and six years of Minnesota property/casualty claims handling experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cyber claims handling experience
• Multiline claims handling experience with litigation management experience
• Experience working in a paperless/electronic claims environment

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with local government, service organizations, associations
• Familiarity with principles of Minnesota municipal law and federal civil rights claims

Download the Property/Casualty Claims Representative Position Description for a full list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Apply Now

• Applicants must apply through the MCIT website at https://www.mcit.org/employment-opportunities/
• All applicants must:
  • Complete an online application
  • Provide a cover letter and résumé. The cover letter must identify how the applicant’s experience and abilities align with the position description.
• Résumés without applications and cover letters will not be accepted.
• Application deadline: March 1, 2023, unless filled earlier. Submission deadline for first review: Feb. 12, 2023

Direct questions to Linda Podritz, Director of Internal Services at lpodritz@mcit.org or 651.209.6400.

MCIT is an equal opportunity employer.