Claims Adjuster - Property

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

Up to $500 to boost your salary trajectory

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

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines insurance policies and other records todetermineinsurance coverage.

• Interviews, telephones, and/orcorrespondswith claimant and witnessesregardingclaim.

• Consults police and hospital records and inspects property damage todetermineextent ofcompany'sliability and varying methods of investigation according to type of insurance.

• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.

• Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant.

• Recommends litigation bylegaldepartment when settlement cannot be negotiated.

• Revisescase reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.

• Assistsin preparing loss experience report to helpdetermineprofitability andcalculatesadequate future rates.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Licensing

• Manages comprehensive desktop investigation of assigned claims while meeting company standards and quality, including obtaining all required loss details and relevant information;determiningcoverage and validity ofclaims, andcommunicating withinsured and claimants; preparing reports and negotiating settlements

• Maintainsaccuraterecords based on company standards and procedures, using company custom computer systems

• Identifiesthe need and co-ordination of task assignmentsutilizingfield adjusters

• Reviews and interprets policy wording to confirm and apply coverage of losses

• Accurately and efficiently manages the billing for assigned files, within specified timelines

• Maintains an excellent working relationship with existing clients to further develop business

• Committed to continuous education to keepup to datewith all industry and legislative issues and changes

• Enrolled in CIP program

Experience

• 1to2yearexperience

• Proven adjusting, negotiating skills and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Advanced computer skills including office,outlookandweb-basedapplications

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills

• Demonstrated commitment totimelyreporting

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Good timemanagement and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Job type:

We are currently hiring for this position

Compensation Information:

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 CAD annually

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.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sedgwickis 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.

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