Construction Defect & CGL Claims Adjuster

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with matching

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Claims Adjuster to handle complex third-party bodily injury and property damage claims end-to-end under commercial policies. The role requires advanced coverage analysis, liability determination, litigation management, and risk transfer across multi-jurisdictional exposures.

Responsibilities include investigation, diary management, settlement negotiations, and coordination with defense counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Licensing as required by jurisdiction(s).
• 5+ years of commercial general liability claims handling, with litigated/construction exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage a full caseload of CGL claims, including premises liability, product liability, and construction-related losses.
• Analyze complex policy language to determine coverage applicability and draft letters.
• Advise on liability, damages, reserves, and settlement options; coordinate with defense counsel as needed.

Skills

CGL coverage knowledge

Policy interpretation

Litigation coordination

Negotiation & settlements

Documentation & QA

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Claims systems

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Claims Adjuster to handle complex third-party bodily injury and property damage claims end-to-end under commercial policies. The role requires advanced coverage analysis, liability determination, litigation management, and risk transfer across multi-jurisdictional exposures.

Responsibilities include investigation, diary management, settlement negotiations, and coordination with defense counsel.