Executive General Adjuster

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking an Executive General Adjuster to investigate complex claims across personal, casualty, and property lines, locally and nationally, with authority to settle when appropriate. This role covers Orlando, Tampa, Miami and Atlanta, requiring travel and a strong grasp of policy interpretation and loss evaluation.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and state licensing, with the IIA-AIC credential pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; IIA-AIC designation pursued.
• Active state adjuster license required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex claims including personal, casualty, or property loss.
• Prepare reports and negotiate settlements with claimants.
• Attend litigation when necessary and adjust case reserves.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate reserving.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

IIA-AIC designation

State adjuster license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Executive General AdjusterApplylocations: Orlando, FL: Tampa, FL: Miami, FL: Atlanta, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R75837By 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 & InsuranceExecutive General Adjuster**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 talkingThe 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.