Property & Casualty Claims Adjuster - Meaningful Impact

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking an Auto Adjuster to handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. The role requires reviewing policies, interviewing claimants, and inspecting property to determine liability, with responsibility to estimate repairs and negotiate settlements.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (preferred), an appropriate state adjuster license, and aim to obtain the IIA-AIC designation within 12–18 months. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
• Experience: None.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Interviews, telephones, and/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.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

PC literate

Microsoft Office

Strong customer service skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Time management and organizational

Ability to work independently or in a

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

IIA-AIC designation within 12–18 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking an Auto Adjuster to handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. The role requires reviewing policies, interviewing claimants, and inspecting property to determine liability, with responsibility to estimate repairs and negotiate settlements.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (preferred), an appropriate state adjuster license, and aim to obtain the IIA-AIC designation within 12–18 months. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.