French Speaking Desk Adjuster - Remote

Lensa; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and claims management is seeking a Bilingual French Speaking Desk Adjuster to handle property and casualty claims. You will manage cases, evaluate policies, and negotiate settlements. Join a supportive team with a focus on work-life balance and career growth.

Qualifications

• Must obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months in the role.
• Three years experience handling property and casualty claims required.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Responsibilities

• Handles losses and claims valued up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers.
• Conducts thorough investigations and estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
• Prepares reports of findings and negotiates claim settlements.

Skills

Empathetic claims handling demeanor

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Job description

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French Speaking Desk Adjuster - Remote

Bilingual/French Speaking Desk Adjuster

PRIMARY PURPOSE : Handles losses and claims valued up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers through the thorough examination of documents, records, loss reports, and other relevant documentation. Efficiently manages a case load using technology for efficient claim processing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates insurance policies, claims forms, policies, endorsements, carrier instructions, and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Conducts thorough investigations, gathers official reports as needed, consults police and hospital records and inspects physical damage or written estimates for damages based on a conducted inspection to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation, according to type of insurance.
• Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
• Prepares report of findings and negotiates claim settlements by adhering to carrier instructions and obtaining necessary information. Issues settlement checks, files regulatory documents, and handles salvage and subrogation as applicable.
• Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
• Attends litigation hearings and participates in depositions as necessary.
• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
• Maintains an expected caseload efficiently.
• Utilizes technology and automation tools for efficient claim handling.
• Sends claims exceeding $15,000 gross loss amount to leadership for authority approval.
  
  

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Must obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months in the role. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Experience

Three (3) years experience handling property and casualty claims required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Empathetic claims handling demeanor
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work 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, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required

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.

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 $18-$33/hr.

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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