1. Self-insured certified claims adjustor required for claims management. Review all claims or loss reports made by STA and/or claimant for injury or death. 2. Manage and administer all workers’ compensation claims according to the rules, guidelines, and regulations outlined by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. 3. Assist STA in preparing the defense of litigated cases. 4. Attend trials and/or settlement conferences as requested by STA. 5. Develop and maintain a file on each claim or loss in accordance with specified STA and state guidelines. Make sure files are available for review by STA or its designee upon request. 6. Notify excess insurers of claims or occurrences which may potentially approach the agency's per- occurrence retention, and if requested, provide information of the status of those claims to such insurers. 7. Develop and maintain a claims database to be used in the administration of claims and to generate reports. This database must include all items as specified for statistical reporting and historical data in our existing system. 8. Within 10 days following the end of each month, provide STA reports to account for individual claims and aggregate loss experience. This report shall show the status of each open claim. 9. On request, furnish STA with additional data necessary to prepare financial and statistical reports on losses or claims. 10. Upon request, provide information on methods and controls used in claims administration.
