Claims Examiner, Auto | Commercial Bodily Injury

Sedgwick; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

PTO

Flexible spending

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Claims Examiner, Auto | Commercial Bodily Injury to analyze and process complex auto bodily injury and commercial claims from a remote location. You will review coverage, investigate liability, determine damages, and manage timely resolutions in line with client expectations.

The role requires five years of claims management experience, a bachelor’s degree (preferred), strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate with adjusters, vendors, and

Qualifications

• Five years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Process complex auto, commercial, and personal line claims with proper documentation.
• Manage litigation on litigated claims.
• Coordinate with independent adjusters and vendors for investigations.
• Report large claims to excess carriers as needed.
• Develop action plans to meet deadlines and resolve files promptly.
• Identify subrogation and risk transfer opportunities and salvage disposal.
• Communicate claim actions with insured, clients, and brokers.

Skills

Claims management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Office software

Job description

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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.

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Claims Examiner, Auto | Commercial Bodily Injury

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To analyze and process complex bodily injury auto and commercial transportation claims by reviewing coverage, completing investigations, determining liability and evaluating the scope of damages.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

To analyze complex auto bodily injury claims on behalf of our valued clients by evaluating coverage, investigating liability, and managing damages, while ensuring timely resolution within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Processes complex auto commercial and personal line claims, including bodily injury and ensures claim files are properly documented and coded correctly.
• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims.
• Coordinates vendor management, including the use of independent adjusters to assist the investigation of claims.
• Reports large claims to excess carrier(s).
• Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contact deadlines are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate resolution.
• Identifies and pursues subrogation and risk transfer opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
• Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client, and agent or broker when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line auto policies, coverage’s, principles, and laws.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Skills: strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills, PC literate including Microsoft Office products, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

Work environment requirements include –

Physical: Computer keyboarding

Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

$65,000 to $70,000.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

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.

at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com