Claims Examiner - Property

Sedgwick; Tampa (FL); Remoto; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sedgwick is seeking a skilled claims professional to analyze and process complex personal and commercial line property claims. The role involves scoping damages, obtaining contractor estimates, and ensuring accurate documentation for review.

Ideal candidates have five years of claims experience, strong knowledge of property policies, and proficiency with estimating software. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with opportunities for growth in a supportive, growth-oriented culture.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Five years of claims management experience required; knowledge of commercial and personal line property policies.

Mansioni

• Processes complex commercial and personal line property claims and ensures files are properly documented and coded.
• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims.
• Coordinates vendor management, including use of independent adjusters.
• Reports large claims to excess carrier(s).
• Develops action plans to meet state deadlines and move files toward resolution.
• Identifies and pursues subrogation opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
• Communicates claim actions with insured, client, and broker when appropriate.

Conoscenze

Property claims

Subrogation

Policy knowledge

Communication

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Estimating software

Descrizione del lavoro

Telecommuter LA

Telecommuter FL

Telecommuter TX

Full time

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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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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.

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