General Liability Attorney Rep Claims Specialist, Risk Mgmt - Lakeland (Legal)

The purpose of this position is to analyze low and mid-level general liability (and fleet)  bodily injury claims, to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices, and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

• conducing initial investigation and review of information pertaining to individual claims


• initially setting reserves and ongoing review of reserves to ensure adequate monetary coverage claim


• completing demand review and negotiation/settlement of claims

• High School diploma or its equivalent


• Two years of liability claims handling experience


• Valid ALL Lines FL Adjuster License or the ability to obtain a license upon hiring


• Knowledge of principals of general liability including familiarity with concepts of legal negligence and notice


• Knowledge of state laws and statutes


• Knowledge of medical and dental terminology


• Superior analytical skills


• Excellent negotiating skills


• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal


• Advanced problem solving skills


• Superior organizational and time management skills


• Good interpersonal skills


• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information


• High degree of maturity, patience, discretion, tact, and independent judgment


• Excellent time management skills


• Excellent computer skills including Risk Master and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)


• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and/or holiday

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline


• 3 years of liability claims handling experience


• Paralegal Certification


• Ability to obtain reciprocal licenses for all the states that Publix does business in


• Knowledge of Publix's policies, guideline, and corporate structure

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)


• Group dental plan


• Group vision plan


• Sick pay


• Paid Parental Leave


• Long-term disability insurance


• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vacation pay


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Paycheck direct deposit


• Credit union


• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases


• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager's approval: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).