Claims Adjuster - Property / Expert(e) en sinistres - Assurance de biens

Sedgwick; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to making a positive impact through exceptional service. This role involves handling property and casualty claims, where your expertise will help in determining coverage, negotiating settlements, and ensuring a fair process for claimants. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity, while sharpening your skills and advancing your career. If you're driven to make a difference and enjoy challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; IIA-AIC designation required within 12-18 months.
• 1-2 years experience in claims adjusting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Examine insurance policies to determine coverage and process claims.
• Prepare reports and negotiate settlements with claimants.

Skills

Adjusting Skills

Negotiating Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

IIA-AIC Designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based Applications

Job description

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

Great Place to Work

Top 100 Most Loved Workplace

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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months. Appropriate province adjuster license is required.

Experience

• 1 to 2 year experience
• Proven adjusting, negotiating skills and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including office, outlook and web based applications

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting
• 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

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Colleague Resources if you require accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solides aptitudes interpersonnelles

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.