Liability Claims Examiner | General Liability, Premise Liability & Litigation Experience | Jurisdictions: East Coast | Licensing: Preferred

Sedgwick; Marlton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Liability Claims Examiner for General Liability, Premise Liability, and Litigation experience. The role covers East Coast jurisdictions with preferred licensing.

The position is based in Marlton, NJ with a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office) and remote options if outside commutable distance. Ideal candidates will adjudicate complex claims, negotiate settlements, manage reserves, and coordinate with clients and vendors to ensure timely resolution and cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five years of claims management experience or equivalent.
• Licensing: Home State preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine exposure and resolution.
• Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.
• Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority.
• Calculates and assigns reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy.
• Prepares state filings within statutory limits; coordinates litigation when needed.

Skills

Claims handling

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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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Liability Claims Examiner | General Liability, Premise Liability & Litigation Experience | Jurisdictions: East Coast | Licensing: Preferred

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?

• Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.
• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
• 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.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

To analyze complex or technically difficult general liability, premise liability & litigated claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

WORK LOCATION

Marlton, NJ - hybrid schedule (2 days in-office) if within commutable distance

Open to Remote if outside of commutable distance

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

Essential Responsiblities May Include

• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.
• Assess liability and resolves claims within evaluation.
• Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority.
• Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim.
• Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level.
• Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits.
• Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution.
• Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management.
• Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients.
• Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets.
• Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

Education and Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience

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

Jurisdiction Knowledge: East Coast States - NJ, PA & FL

Licensing: Home State preferred

Taking Care of You

• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral incentive program.
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

Work Environment Requirements Include

• 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
• 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 (85,000-90,000). 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.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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.