General Adjuster

Sedgwick•Sacramento, CA

21h•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 handle losses or claims regionally unassisted up to $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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be actively pursuing another professional insurance designation.
Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
Five (5) 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
Strong customer service 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
Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Examines claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.