Senior Claims Adjuster

Salary : $85,525.56 - $102,671.74 Annually
Location : Human Resources - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 18406
Division: Human Resources
Department: Claims Reserve Fund
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt


Description / Position Overview
Senior Claims Adjuster

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Adjuster to join our team and manage highly complex liability claims. In this senior-level role, you will independently investigate claims, evaluate liability and damages, manage claims involving litigation, negotiate settlements, identify opportunities for subrogation and recovery, and provide leadership and guidance to Adjuster I and II staff.


You will work closely with City departments, injured parties, attorneys, insurance carriers, and other stakeholders to move claims toward timely and appropriate resolution while facilitating payments and reimbursements. This position requires strong judgment, advanced investigative and negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex claims while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Senior Claims Adjuster, you will:

• Investigate and manage complex to highly complex liability claims, including evaluating coverage, liability, damages, and subrogation opportunities.
• Conduct thorough investigations by interviewing injured parties, supervisors, witnesses, and other involved parties; reviewing available evidence; and conducting field investigations as appropriate.
• Analyze claim facts and applicable laws to determine liability, evaluate damages, and develop appropriate claim resolution strategies.
• Manage claims from initial investigation through resolution, maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the claims management system.
• Identify and pursue subrogation opportunities, including placing responsible third parties on notice and coordinating recovery efforts.
• Coordinate with defense counsel and litigation activities as necessary.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward appropriate resolution of claims while protecting the interests of the City.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers to obtain appropriate reimbursement and ensure claims are administered in accordance with applicable coverage requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may affect claims administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide timely, thorough, and professional communication to claimants, attorneys, City departments, carriers, and other appropriate parties.
• Use claims data to develop dashboards, metrics, and other information that support effective claims management and decision-making.
• Provide leadership and guidance to claims adjusting team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the
What You'll Bring
Knowledge of

• Colorado insurance laws, rules, and procedures.
• Claims investigation, processing, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement practices.
• Liability, damages, subrogation, and litigation processes.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies.
• Records management, evidence preservation, and technical report preparation.

Ability to:

• Investigate and evaluate complex and highly complex claims using sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assess liability, damages, and settlement options and negotiate effectively toward resolution.
• Manage multiple claims and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and confidential records.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City departments, attorneys, claimants, insurance carriers, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze claims information and develop dashboards, metrics, and reports.
• Research issues, gather information from multiple sources, and initiate projects or process improvements.
• Work collaboratively across departments and serve as a solutions-oriented resource.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Provide a high level of customer service while handling sensitive and sometimes difficult situations.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications


The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience handling complex liability.
• Experience managing litigated claims and working with defense counsel.
• Experience with subrogation and recovery efforts.
• Experience working with insurance carriers.
• Experience developing claims-related metrics, dashboards, or reports.

Additional Information
Please contact City Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.


NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.


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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

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How many years of relevant professional experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
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If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.
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Do you have experience with any of the following? Please check all that apply.

• Handling complex liability
• Managing litigated claims and working with defense counsel
• Subrogation and recovery efforts
• Working with insurance carriers
• Developing claims-related metrics, dashboards, or reports
• None of the above

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