School Professional Liability Adjuster

About the role

The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) began in 1949 as a one‑person organization advocating for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Today TASB employs over 500 staff who serve 1,024 school districts, providing purposeful resources and services so they can focus on excellent education for more than 5 million Texas students. Employees work alongside passionate teammates, benefit from a culture that encourages professional and personal growth through innovative development opportunities, and have been regularly named by the Austin Business Journal as one of the Top Ten Best Places to Work. TASB’s Risk Management Services division provides administrative services to the TASB Risk Management Fund – a multi‑line self‑insurance pool of Texas schools. As a School Professional Liability Adjuster you will take ownership of complex School Professional Legal Liability and General Liability matters involving Texas public educational entities, working directly with school district leadership, defense counsel, and claims leadership to investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims while delivering exceptional service throughout the claims process.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex School Professional Liability and General Liability claims from initial notice through resolution, including coverage analysis, liability evaluation, and settlement strategy.
• Partner with defense counsel to develop litigation strategies and guide claims through mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Communicate directly with school district leadership regarding claim developments, coverage issues, and resolution options.
• Balance sound technical claim handling with exceptional service to members, claimants, and business partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Texas school districts navigating complex liability and professional liability matters.
• Drive fair, timely, and strategic claim outcomes through strong coverage analysis, litigation management, and negotiation skills.
• Deliver exceptional service and support to members during challenging and often high‑profile claims.
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional insurance or risk management designation, such as CPCP, ARM, AIC, or similar designation, preferred.
• Texas adjuster license applicable to the primary area of responsibility required, or ability to obtain within the period established by TASB.
• Minimum five years of progressively complex insurance, risk management, legal, or related professional experience preferred.
• Experience with public entity, school district, employment practices, civil rights, or governmental liability claims preferred.
• Strong knowledge of liability claim practices and litigation defense strategies, preferably involving governmental entities or public schools.
• Ability to interpret coverage agreements and endorsements, distinguish claims made from occurrence‑based coverage,