General Adjuster - NE Atlanta

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in NE Atlanta is seeking a General Adjuster to investigate claims for personal, casualty, or property loss. The role involves handling complex losses, determining coverage, interviewing claimants, and negotiating settlements.

Requires a bachelor's degree, state adjuster license, and 5 years of related experience. Travel may be required; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Active state adjuster license is required or in process to obtain.
• IIA-AIC designation pursued or equivalent professional credential.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting abilities.

Mansioni

• Investigate claims for personal, casualty, or property losses; determine coverage.
• Interview claimants and witnesses; inspect property damage; prepare findings.
• Estimate costs, negotiate settlements, and advocate for appropriate reserves.
• Assist in complex losses and support litigation as needed.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Reporting and documentation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

IIA-AIC designation in progress

State adjuster license

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

## General Adjuster - NE AtlantaApplylocations: Telecommuter GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R75835By 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 & InsuranceGeneral Adjuster - NE Atlanta****PRIMARY PURPOSE:**** To investigate claims against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages; attempts to effect out-of-court settlement with claimant.**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.* Assists in preparing loss experience report 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* Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting* Strong customer service skills* Strong interpersonal 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 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.