National General Adjuster- Casualty/Public Entity Claims (Remote in California)

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a National General Adjuster specializing in Casualty/Public Entity Claims from a remote location in California. You will tackle complex claims, leverage a network of professionals, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in customer service. A flexible work environment with opportunities for growth await you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending or health savings account

401k with matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, disability, and life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public entity claims, especially regarding Employment Practice Liability.
• Must be pursuing a professional insurance designation.

Responsibilities

• Examines policies and claims to determine insurance coverage.
• Interviews claimants and witnesses regarding claims.
• Prepares reports and negotiates settlements.
• Attends litigation hearings as necessary.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

PC literate

Strong customer service skills

Attention to detail

Good time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently or in a team

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

IIA-AIC designation

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.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

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National General Adjuster- Casualty/Public Entity Claims (Remote in California)

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

• Must reside in California.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path.

• 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.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? If you have 5+ years of experience in public entity claims pertaining to Employment Practice Liability (EPL) and (CSA)and would like to join one of the premier teams in the industry, we are looking for someone with your level of expertise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines insurance policies, claims, and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Administers and reconciles complex catastrophic claims for property.
• Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimant(s) 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 probably costs.
• Prepares loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.
• Interacts with excess carrier to determine coverages, excess insurance levels, and potential reimbursements.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to kneel, squat or bend.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability 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 $95,000.00 to $140,000.00 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.

Sedgwickis 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.