Junior/Intermediate Field Property Adjuster- Sudbury, ON

Sedgwick; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick, a leading loss adjuster, seeks a Junior/Intermediate Field Property Adjuster in Sudbury, ON. The role involves investigating, evaluating, and quantifying insurance claims, determining coverage and liability, and negotiating settlements within policy terms.

Ideal candidates have post-secondary education, CIP designation or progress, and a valid driver’s license, with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is required.
• CIP designation or progress toward it.
• Must be licensed or able to obtain a provisional license.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Proven adjusting and negotiating skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and quantify insurance claims; determine coverage and validity.
• Interview insured, claimants and witnesses; compile reports and negotiate settlements.
• Maintain records and billings; manage receivables and client systems.
• Support local branch marketing; develop new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teams; work with external vendors as needed.
• Monitor reserves and reporting on assigned files; ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

PC literacy

Insurance knowledge

Excel

Education

Post-secondary education

CIP designation

Provisional license eligibility

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client systems

Job description

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.

Junior/Intermediate Field Property Adjuster- Sudbury, ON

Adjuster

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Aclaims adjusteris charged with the investigation, evaluation and quantification of an insurance claim. The adjuster will determine and provide recommendations with respect to coverage, liability and quantum, within the terms of the policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages/adjusts assigned claims while meeting company standards and quality, including conducting thorough investigations; determining coverage and validity of claims, interviewing and communicating with insured, claimants and witnesses; inspecting claims sites as required, assigning external vendors as required, recommendations for reserves, preparing reports and negotiating settlements within granted authority. Participate in mediation and arbitrations as required. Work with defense counsel as assigned.
• Maintains accurate records based on company standards and procedures, using company custom computer systems. Will require the ability to work in external client systems.
• Accurately and efficiently manages the billing for assigned files, within specified timelines
• Assists with collection of accounts receivables for assigned claims
• Assists with local marketing of the branch; attends professional and social events and develops new business opportunities.
• Maintains an excellent working relationship with existing clients to further develop business and will participate as required in client file reviews and audits.
• Requires a high level of mathematical and reasoning ability to calculate and analyze data to arrive at a logical conclusion
• The ability to cope with extreme weather, environmental and driving conditions at any time of day or night.
• Committed to continuous education to keep up-to-date with all industry and legislative issues and changes and licensing requirements.
• Responsible to ensure reserves, coding and reporting is up to date on claims files assigned.
• Assists with local marketing of the branch; attends professional and social events and develops new business opportunities.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• Post-secondary education
• Has or is working toward CIP designation
• Must be licensed or have the ability to obtain a provisional license
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Proven adjusting and negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer proficiency

Experience

• Proven adjusting and negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer proficiency

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of insurance, claims or business management
• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products and Excel
• Ability to navigate and work in client required ancillary systems
• Ability to work in a remote/home office environment
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Job type:

We are currently hiring for this position O

Compensation Information:

Salary Range

$ 56,539.00 - 73,501.00 - $90,462.00 CAD Annual

This position is full-time ,and compensation is salaried.

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Sedgwick is committed to transparent and equitable pay practices.

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.

Where applicable, Sedgwick uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. These tools are subject to periodic review.

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.