Senior Liability Claims Examiner
Schools Insurance Authority
Sacramento, CA · Posted October 20, 2026
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is little observed so far. Measured exposure for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators: 8% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
Job Summary
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under direction, performs a variety of advanced duties involved in the review, examination, investigation, and analysis of liability claims; determines the compensability of liability claims; assesses data to determine the frequency and severity of loss, total cost of risk, and developing trends in the liability program; develops the program to limit future claims; communicates with member school districts in the management and processing of district liability claims.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class within the Liability Claims Examiner series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Liability and Property Claims Examiner II by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, may provide technical or lead guidance to supporting staff, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. Lead, oversee, and perform the most complex and difficult work of staff responsible for claims examination. 2. Provide support to supervisory and management employees to ensure that performance standards, procedures, and department goals are met. 3. Provide lead supervision and training to assigned staff; train staff on liability claims methods, procedures, and techniques; act as a resource for lower level staff and provide direction and assistance as needed. 4. Process, review, examine, investigate, and analyze liability claims; determine claim compensability. 5. Conduct difficult and complex claims investigations and determine liability and exposure. 6. O
Requirements / Qualifications
For those who are interested, please submit resume and cover letter to Apply4Jobs@sia-jpa.org.
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Hybrid Position