Domestic Major Loss Adjuster - Fixed Term Contract - London & SE

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Domestic Major Loss Adjuster to manage significant claims in London and the Southeast. This pivotal role offers the chance to work on complex cases, collaborate with specialists, and develop professionally through comprehensive training. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that values work/life balance, with flexible working options and a competitive salary. If you're ready to make a tangible impact in the insurance sector and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme or cash allowance

Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Voluntary benefits

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex losses over £100,000 is essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage major loss cases exceeding £100,000 with internal and external specialists.
• Coordinate communication between policyholders, insurers, and contractors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience with complex domestic losses

Education

Dip CILA/ACILA status

Tools

Apple software (iPads, tablets)

Job description

Job Title: Domestic Major Loss Adjuster - Fixed Term Contract - London & SE

Job Location: London, Southeast coast and Kent

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

As a Domestic Major Loss Adjuster, you'll be at the forefront of major and complex losses. Based in London, Southeast coast and Kent, you'll manage cases exceeding £100,000. You will work with internal and external specialists, so excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate various parties, strategic thinking, and expert negotiation is essential.

This is a fixed term contract for 9-12 months. Most of our adjusters adopt a mix of home and office-based working throughout the week which helps support a healthy work/life balance, and you will have dedicated office-based technical and managerial support.

This role demands a keen eye for detail, a compassionate heart, and a strategic mind. If you thrive on challenges and want to make a tangible difference, this could be your next step.

Why Choose Us?

• Hourly chargeable rates: Our services are charged on an hourly rate.

• Collaborative Environment: As a Domestic Major Loss Adjuster, you'll receive support from an Adjusting Executive who will collaborate with you on cases.

• Professional Development: We are committed to helping you achieve Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' qualifications as well as progression within the business.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• A full UK Driving Licence: It is essential you can travel by car.

• Demonstrable experience of handling complex and major domestic losses in excess of £100,000 on a chargeable time basis or a keen desire to progress to this level.

• Dip CILA/ACILA status (or working towards this qualification).

• Excellent communication skills: You'll speak with and write to policyholders, insurers, contractors, and more. You’ll explain complex details clearly, and negotiate fair settlements for all.

What is helpful, but not vital, in your application:

• Use of Apple software such as iPads, or other tablets.

The skills that will be developed once working:

• We will provide all the Sedgwick specific training you need to thrive in this role.

What we’ll give you for this role:

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications.

• Company Car Scheme or cash allowance.

• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP).

• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.

• Flexible working from our office or your home.

Health & support:

• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing.

• Life assurance.

Other benefits:

• Voluntary benefits.

• Discounts on various products and services.

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry.

At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.

Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

Next steps for you:

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

Sedgwick is 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.