Executive General Adjuster

Sedgwick; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sedgwick in Miami, FL seeks a full-time claims investigator to handle international claims of personal, casualty, or property loss, and to pursue out-of-court settlements where possible. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, an IIA-AIC designation, and an active adjuster license, with about five years of related experience.

You will assess coverage, interview claimants, inspect records and property, estimate costs, prepare reports, and may participate in litigation when settlements cannot be

Formación

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be pursuing another professional designation.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Responsabilidades

• Investigates complex losses within designated authority and supports larger losses.
• Examines claims forms to determine coverage.
• Interviews claimants and witnesses and collects evidence.
• Assesses repair costs and settlement amounts.
• Prepares findings and negotiates settlements with claimants.
• Recommends litigation when settlements fail; attends hearings.
• Revises reserves and prepares loss experience reports.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

IIA-AIC designation

Adjuster license

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Miami, FL

Full time

R76842

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 investigate claims internationally of any size or complexity, against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages and attempts to effect out-of-court settlement with claimants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles complex losses locally unassisted up to designated authority; assists on larger losses, including handling accounting-based losses (business interruption and stock).




• Examines claim form and other records to determine insurance coverage.




• Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.




• Consults police and hospital records; and inspects property damage to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation according to type of insurance.




• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.




• Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant.




• Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.




• Attends litigation hearings.




• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.




• Prepares loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.

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. Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be actively pursuing another professional insurance designation. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Experience

Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills




• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products




• Strong customer service skills




• Attention to detail and accuracy




• Good time management and organizational skills




• Ability to work independently or 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 and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.




• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.




• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.




• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.




• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead




• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds




• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds




• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.




• Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

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 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