General Adjuster - Property
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. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands? Apply your adjuster knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture. Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations. Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights. Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. This role requires availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours. See posting for eligible locations. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To handle large losses or claims regionally exceeding $10M, including having the ability to address most complex adjustment issues pertaining to damages and coverage; to assist on even larger losses and manage smaller and non-complex National Accounts.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation.
- Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
- Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Computer keyboarding, travel as required
- Hearing, vision and talking
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Responsibilities
- Examines claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Administers and reconciles complex catastrophic claims for property.
- Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
- Consults police and hospital records; and inspects property damage to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation according to type of insurance.
- Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
- Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant.
- Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
- Attends litigation hearings.
- Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
- Prepares loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.
- Interacts with excess carrier to determine coverages, excess insurance levels, and potential reimbursements.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- Referral incentive program.
- Opportunity to work in an agile environment.
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
- medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
