General Insurance Risk Coordinator

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Process injury and vehicle accident claims, including intake, post-accident testing, insurance reporting, and communication.
• Gather information on new assets from departments to confirm they are properly insured.
• Inspect properties for possible claims by conducting site visits, documenting conditions, and assessing potential damage or liability as needed.
• Cook up with Risk Manager and with PYT departments to make sure that appropriate security, safety, and hazardous materials procedures are implemented and compliant with federal regulations.
• Create Requisitions to process payments as needed for Risk Management needs.
• Maintain records of the Risk Management files, ensuring all documentation related to insurance policies, claims, inspections, and correspondence is accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored.
• Support audits and reporting by organizing and retrieving relevant records as needed.
• File insurance documents as needed to ensure Risk Management compliance.
• Issue and file Certificates of Insurance for the Tribe as requested.
• Afford assistance in preparing and issuing reports to management about all major losses and the frequency thereof that have an unfavorable effect upon the insurance premiums of the Tribe.
• Afford assistance in driver review and approval for tribal vehicles. This includes the review of Motor Vehicle Records to determine acceptability.
• Be available for after-hours post-accident drug testing as needed, ensuring timely response and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements following workplace incidents.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Knowledge Of Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicable regulatory agency standards in environmental health, occupational health, safety, fire, security, and public liability.
• Workers Compensation, specialized incident and safety prevention training, consultation, data reviews, and occasional liability/safety standard information.
• Variety of Safety Businesses, review of current safety materials, equipment, software, PPE’s, corrective systems, regulatory compliance supplies, and training modules.
• Extensive understanding of insurance coverage types and required limits.
• Strong knowledge of claims processing and related procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Certificates of Insurance and their compliance requirements.
• Skilled in carrying out comprehensive inspections for claim evaluation and documentation.
• Yáqui culture, customs, resources, and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills And Abilities

• Provide customers both internal and external with excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of computer spreadsheets and database operations.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data entry operations; Identify and correct discrepancies.
• Sort through and organize large volumes of data.
• Ability to maneuver in small spaces, and climb ladders, wear a respirator.
• Exercise judgment in making policy recommendations and discretion maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and records correctly.
• Ability to communicate policies and procedures clearly and correctly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ensure accurate compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal Council, Department Directors, employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Conduct special studies and involving safety engineers for improvements in system and procedural effectiveness and the resolution of existing or anticipated operating problems.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public.
• Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Required Education, Certifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED AND Three (3) years of experience in administration, research, and investigations.
• Three (3) years of experience in insurance industry or a related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred

• An associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Special Requirements

• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.
• You may be required to obtain other various certifications, depending on assignment.