Desk Adjuster-Total Loss

Sentry; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a detail-oriented Claims Adjuster to manage total loss claims. This role involves investigating claims, negotiating settlements, and providing customer-driven solutions. The position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits, including a 401(K) plan and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

401(K) plan with dollar-for-dollar match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid-Time Off

Health and Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance programs

Volunteer-Time off

Gift matching program

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain state-specific claims licensing.
• Solid knowledge of casualty coverages and claims handling.
• Experience handling moderately complex claims.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims by contacting parties involved.
• Handle 1st and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types.
• Negotiate claim settlements efficiently and fairly.

Skills

Customer-driven solutions

Claims handling process

Negotiation

Education

State specific property and casualty claims licensing

Job description

The General, a subsidiary of Sentry Insurance, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Claims Adjuster to investigate and manage total loss insurance claims. This role involves determining liability, gathering and reviewing information, assessing coverage, coordinating appraisals, and negotiation claim settlements efficiently and fairly.

T his role will be filled following our hybrid work model at our Nashville, TN; Davenport, IA; Madison, WI; Stevens Point, WI; or El Paso, TX office

What You'll Do

As a Total Loss Desk Adjuster, you will :

• Investigate origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.

• Identify complex issues and seek assistance as needed. Handle claims on a good faith basis.

• Handle both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.

• Coordinate on-site inspections when needed, evaluate damages, and handle claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.

• Interpret and determine policies, declarations, articles and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.

• Proactively provide all parties with claim process and status as appropriate ; answers questions or redirects to other areas.

• Respond to customer inquiries, make appropriate decisions and close file as needed.

What it Takes

• Ability to obtain and maintain state specific property and casualty claims licensing as required

• Solid knowledge and understanding of each phase of the claim handling process, or other equivalent knowledge.

• Solid knowledge and understanding of policies and endorsements related to casualty coverages, or other equivalent knowledge.

• Demonstrated experience handling moderately complex claims, or other equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated experience handling 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories, or other equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.

What You'll Receiv e

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office .

• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program .

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off .

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs .

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Shea Supa

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.