Claims Administrator – California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CA)

About the role

The Claims Administrator provides strategic leadership for CJPRMA's excess liability claims program, overseeing complex litigation, claims operations, and member agency claims services. This position works closely with member agencies, defense counsel, reinsurers, and industry partners to deliver exceptional claims management while protecting public resources.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership for CJPRMA's excess liability claims program
• Oversee complex litigation, claims operations, and member agency claims services
• Work closely with member agencies, defense counsel, reinsurers, and industry partners
• Deliver exceptional claims management while protecting public resources
• Serve as a trusted advisor to member agencies
• Provide guidance on litigation strategy and contractual risk transfer
• Develop innovative claims management practices
• Supervise professional claims staff
• Help shape the future of one of California's most respected public entity risk pools

Requirements

• Significant experience managing complex public entity liability claims
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong litigation management skills
• A passion for serving local government

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., law, public policy, business administration)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in public entity claims management
• Experience working with member agencies, defense counsel, and reinsurers
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative claims management strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package

Pay

$163,840 to $196,608 annually

Schedule

Full-time