Domestic Major Loss Adjusters

Sedgwick; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Scheme or cash allowance

Private healthcare plan

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Domestic Major Loss Adjuster to manage high-value domestic losses in the Leeds/Sheffield/York area. The role involves coordinating with specialists, negotiating settlements, and delivering exceptional client service.

The position offers a hybrid pattern with office and home-based work, and supports professional development including industry qualifications. A full UK driving licence and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience handling complex domestic losses over £100,000.
• Dip CILA/ACILA status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic major loss cases in Leeds/Sheffield/York.
• Coordinate with internal/external specialists to settle complex claims.
• Negotiate fair settlements and maintain excellent client communication.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with major domestic losses

Dip CILA/ACILA status

Excellent communication skills

Education

Dip CILA/ACILA status

Tools

Apple iPad

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.

Domestic Major Loss Adjuster - Leeds/Sheffield/York

Job Location: Leeds/Sheffield/York

Job Type: Permanent

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for Domestic Major Loss Adjusters in Leeds/Sheffield/York.

As a Domestic Major Loss Adjuster, you'll be at the forefront of major and complex losses. Based in the North of England, 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.

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 basisor 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

Remuneration & more

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
• Company Car Scheme or cash allowance
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working from our office or your home

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, welling and digital GP applications
• 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.

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).