Marine Adjuster Sr. - Liability (Complex Hull & Liability Claims)

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking a Marine Adjuster Sr. - Liability to manage complex hull and liability marine claims from intake through settlement.

The role emphasizes investigating damages, reviewing surveys and policies, and coordinating with engineers and vendors to ensure proper coverage and timely resolution. The position requires strong marine coverage knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and in a team, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• State adjuster license required.
• Three years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Investigates the cause and extent of damages and issues settlements.
• Reviews new claims and maintains data integrity in claims system.
• Assigns surveyors as needed and reviews survey reports.
• Prepares settlement documents and requests payment of claims and expenses.
• Determines coverage with policy limits and deductibles.
• Collaborates with engineers, surveyors and vendors.
• Conducts claim file activities including evaluation and litigation management.

Skills

Marine policies knowledge

Oral and written communication

PC literacy

Customer service

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

Meet performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Adjuster license required

Valid driver license and insurance

Job description

Marine Adjuster Sr. - Liability (Complex Hull & Liability Claims)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To process and resolve marine claims for customers; to maintain communication, and to provide detailed explanation of settlement and fees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigates the cause and extent of the damages, obtains appropriate documentation, and issues settlement.
• Receives and reviews new claims and maintains data integrity in the claims system.
• Assigns surveyors as needed.
• Reviews survey reports and insurance policies for proper coverage.
• Prepares settlement documents and requests payment for the claim and expenses.
• Determines coverage of claims with proper limits and deductibles in accordance with policy information.
• Works with outside engineers, surveyors and various vendors.
• Conducts claim file activities including evaluation, investigation, litigation management & resolution.

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.
• Valid driver's license and current insurance coverage required, along with motor vehicle record that meets necessary requirements.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Experience

Three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of standard marine policies
• Good oral and written communication skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and 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 $100k-$120k/yr.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k and matching
• PTO
• disability and life insurance
• employee assistance
• flexible spending or health savings account
• 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.

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