General Liability Claims Team Lead

Sedgwick

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 General Liability Claims Team Lead PRIMARY PURPOSE: To handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage. Interviews, telephones, and/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. Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months.
Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
None.
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
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
Must have continual use of manual dexterity.
Hearing, vision and talking
Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Interviews, telephones, and/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.
Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.