Property / Liability Field Adjuster- Sault Ste Marie

Sedgwick; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance company in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a skilled claims adjuster. The role involves managing claims, conducting investigations, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates should have post-secondary education, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. Join us and contribute to a caring culture while achieving a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is required.
• Must possess or be working toward CIP designation.
• Proven adjusting and negotiating skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and adjust assigned claims while meeting company standards.
• Conduct thorough investigations into claims and determine their validity.
• Assist with local marketing and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

PC literate

Education

Post-secondary education

CIP designation (in progress or completed)

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Ancillary client systems

Job description

Overview

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

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

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.

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