Claims Representative, Auto | Property Damage

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Seven Hills (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k and matching

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance

Flexible spending or health savings

Job summary

Sedgwick, a leading risk and claims administration partner, seeks a Claims Representative in Seven Hills, OH to analyze and process auto and general liability property damage claims. You will assess damage, authorize payments, document files, and maintain strong client relations while following policy guidelines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (preferred), state adjusting licenses as needed, and solid MS Office skills. Starting pay ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 annually with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• State adjusting licenses as required for the position.
• Familiarity with personal and commercial lines policies and endorsements.
• Ability to review property damage estimates and negotiate first/third party claims.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process auto and general liability property damage claims.
• Assess damage, authorize payments, and ensure proper documentation and coding.
• Develop action plans to meet state contract deadlines and resolve files promptly.
• Identify subrogation opportunities and manage salvage dispositions.
• Communicate claim actions with insured, client, and broker; maintain client relations.
• Perform coverage, liability, and damage analysis on claims assignments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Meeting deadlines

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Claims Representative, Auto | Property Damage.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To analyze and process auto and general liability property damage claims.

• Processes auto and general liability property damage claims
• assesses damage, makes payments, and ensures claim files are properly documented and correctly coded based on the policy
• Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contract 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
• Maintains professional client relations
• Performs coverage, liability, and damage analysis on all claims assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports the organization's quality program(s)
• Travels as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position
• Familiarity with personal and commercial lines policies and endorsements
• Ability to review and assess Property Damage estimates, total loss evaluations, and related expenses to effectively negotiate first and third party claims
• Knowledge of total loss processing, State salvage forms and title requirements, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations
• 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
• When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $50,000 to $55,000.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k and matching
• PTO
• disability and life insurance
• employee assistance
• flexible spending or health savings account
• 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.

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