Claims Examiner - Property

Sedgwick; Florida; Presencial; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sedgwick is seeking a Claims Examiner - Property to analyze and process complex personal and commercial property claims, scoping damages and obtaining estimates. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and timely resolutions in a collaborative environment.

The candidate will manage litigation, coordinate vendors, pursue subrogation, and communicate with insured and clients. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and five years of claims experience is expected; knowledge of construction basics and

Qualificações

• Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of construction basics and property estimating software.
• In-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line property policies, coverages, principles, and laws.

Responsabilidades

• Processes complex commercial and personal line property claims with proper documentation and coding.
• Handles litigation processes on litigated claims.
• Coordinates vendor management, including independent adjusters for investigations.
• Reports large claims to excess carriers and tracks progress to resolution.
• Develops action plans to meet state deadlines and move files forward.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
• Communicates claim actions with insured, clients, and agents/brokers as appropriate.

Conhecimentos

Property claims

Vendor management

Litigation handling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Negotiation skills

Attention to deadlines

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

Property estimating software

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Claims Examiner - Property

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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PRIMARY PURPOSE

To analyze and process complex or technically difficult personal and commercial line property claims by scoping damages and completing an estimate or by obtaining a contractor's estimate for review.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes complex commercial and personal line property claims 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 opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
• Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client, and agent or broker when appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Licenses as required.

Experience

Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include knowledge of construction basics, property estimating software experience and in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial lines property policies, coverages, principles, and laws.

Skills & Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line property policies, coverages, principles, and laws
• Knowledge of construction basics and property estimating software
• Knowledge of appropriate application of deductibles and sub-limits
• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical

Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual

Hearing, vision and talking

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.

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