National General Adjuster (Remote in CA, WA, OR, AK or HI)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact through its services. As a National General Adjuster, you'll tackle challenging claims and contribute to a culture of care and support. This remote role offers flexibility and autonomy, allowing you to thrive while addressing complex claims. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your unique skills and experiences. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; IIA-AIC designation required.
• 5 years of related experience or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Handle national claims and complex adjustment issues.
• Examine policies and determine insurance coverage.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organizational Skills

PC Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

IIA-AIC Designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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National General Adjuster (Remote in CA, WA, OR, AK or HI)

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

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

• Must reside in pacific region state: CA, WA, OR, AK, or HI. This is a remote role with travel required.

• 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.

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To handle losses or claims nationally regardless of size, including having the ability to address any complex adjustment issue and any medium sized and relatively complex National Account. Experience as a property adjuster writing estimates in Xactimate required (Symbility experience a plus!).

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.

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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.