Executive General Adjuster (Remote in PA or NY)

Lensa; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking an Executive General Adjuster to join Sedgwick, a leading global company. This remote role requires investigating complex claims, negotiating settlements, and leveraging a broad network of experts. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy while contributing to a caring culture that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and matching

PTO and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience required.
• Must have an appropriate state adjuster license.
• Actively pursuing another professional insurance designation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims internationally of any size or complexity.
• Handle complex losses and assist on larger losses.
• Prepare reports of findings and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

IIA-AIC designation

Job description

Executive General Adjuster (Remote in PA or NY)

Executive General Adjuster (Remote in PA or NY)

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Sedgwick, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

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 Companies

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Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Executive General Adjuster (Remote in PA or NY)

As an adjuster at Sedgwick, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path. Travel required.
• Must reside in: Pennsylvania or New York.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
  
  

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

As 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 $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 USD annual salary. Commission eligible role. 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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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