Claims Representative, Auto | Property Damage

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Wisconsin; 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 HSA

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking a Claims Representative for Auto | Property Damage in Wisconsin. The role analyzes and processes auto and general liability property damage claims, assesses damages, and ensures accurate documentation and coding per policy. Travel may be required.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree, state adjusting licenses, and strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills to support a quality program and deliver excellent service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Secure and maintain state adjusting licenses as required.
• Familiarity with personal and commercial lines policies and endorsements.
• Ability to review and assess Property Damage estimates, total loss evaluations, and related expenses to negotiate first and third party claims.
• Knowledge of total loss processing and salvage procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process auto and general liability property damage claims.
• Assess damage, make payments, and ensure proper documentation and coding.
• Develop action plans to meet deadlines and move files toward resolution.
• Identify and pursue subrogation opportunities and dispose of salvage.
• Communicate claim actions with insured, client, and broker as appropriate.
• Maintain professional client relations and perform coverage, liability, and damage analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

State adjusting licenses

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 CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceClaims Representative, Auto | Property DamagePRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To analyze and process auto and general liability property damage claims.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDEProcesses 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.QUALIFICATIONSEducation: 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 endorsementsAbility 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, preferredExcellent oral and written communication, including presentation skillsPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsAnalytical and interpretive skillsStrong organizational skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Service ExpectationsWork environment requirements include –Physical: Computer keyboardingAuditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talkingMental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodationsAs required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $50,000 to $55,000 . 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.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.