Liability and Property Insurance Supervisor

The Position

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This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 4 / 17 / 24, 5 / 1 / 24, 5 / 29 / 24, 6 / 26 / 24, 7 / 24 / 24, 8 / 20 / 24

The Liability and Property Insurance Superviso r , under general direction, is responsible for the administration of all section staff and oversight of all property and liability insurance related issues.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles of supervision, budget management, laws, legal decisions and regulations related to liability and property insurance administration
• Principles and practices of insurance administration including risk analysis, loss prevention, and insurance purchasing for general and financial liability protection
• Principles of underwriting and indemnification
• Effective accounting and statistical record keeping

Ability to

• Read, interpret, analyze and apply laws, ordinances and regulations governing liability and property insurance
• Analyze loss trends in liability and property and prepare cost studies
• Establish and document budget reserves for insurance programs analyze and negotiate insurance
• Direct the evaluate the work of others, supervise the work of others, organize work
• Write clear and concise reports, letters, and procedures
• Communicate verbally in clear and concise reports, letters, and procedures
• Communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner
• Work effectively and cooperatively with other departments and agency representatives

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either : Two years of supervisory or managerial experience overseeing employees in underwriting property or liability insurance for commercial accounts.

Or : Two years supervisory or managerial experience overseeing employees engaged in developing or administering insurance programs for a public or private risk management insurance office.

Note : If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note : If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate / license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.

Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

License Required : A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher will be required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate driver's license may constitute cause for disciplinary action.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements : Ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to bend and stoop for brief periods.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.