Claims Adjuster — Drive Settlements & Impact

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring for a property and casualty claims adjuster to handle losses and settlements. You will examine policies, interview claimants and witnesses, inspect property damage, and estimate costs.

You will also prepare reports, negotiate settlements, and may support litigation when needed. The role requires 1–2 years of adjusting experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and solid computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in adjusting.
• Proven adjusting, negotiating skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Office, Outlook and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Examines insurance policies and records to determine coverage.
• Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
• Consults police and hospital records and inspects property damage to determine liability and methods of investigation.
• 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 determine profitability and future rates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adjusting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled in CIP program

Tools

Office Suite

Outlook

Web-based applications

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring for a property and casualty claims adjuster to handle losses and settlements. You will examine policies, interview claimants and witnesses, inspect property damage, and estimate costs.

You will also prepare reports, negotiate settlements, and may support litigation when needed. The role requires 1–2 years of adjusting experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and solid computer proficiency.