Construction Defect Adjuster

Sedgwick•Telecommuter FL, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance PRIMARY PURPOSE: To investigate and adjust property and casualty claims, both residential and commercial, with little to no supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Inspects claims and contacts involved parties in a timely manner. Investigates circumstances of claim(s) as required for coverage determination, cause, and compensable damages/reserves. Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage. Prepares estimates for cost of repair and/or replacement. Conducts interviews with claimant and witnesses regarding submitted claim(s). Negotiates and settles both 1st and 3rd party claims. Addresses salvage and subrogation as required by the client. Maintains client relationships to assure repeated business referrals. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.

Requirements

IIA-AIC designation required.
Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting
Strong customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Good time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects claims and contacts involved parties in a timely manner.
Investigates circumstances of claim(s) as required for coverage determination, cause, and compensable damages/reserves.
Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Prepares estimates for cost of repair and/or replacement.
Conducts interviews with claimant and witnesses regarding submitted claim(s).
Negotiates and settles both 1st and 3rd party claims.
Addresses salvage and subrogation as required by the client.
Maintains client relationships to assure repeated business referrals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.