Property Claims Desk Adjuster

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Texas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a property claims professional in the United States to handle losses up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers. You will thoroughly examine documents, reports, and damage estimates to determine liability and manage a case load efficiently.

Responsibilities include evaluating coverage, conducting investigations, interviewing claimants, estimating costs, and negotiating settlements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months in the role.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates policies, forms, endorsements and records to determine coverage.
• Investigates, gathers reports, consults records, and inspects damages to assess liability.
• Interviews claimants and witnesses regarding claims.
• Estimates cost of repair or replacement.
• Prepares findings and negotiates settlements.
• Issues settlement checks and handles salvage/subrogation as applicable.
• Recommends litigation when settlements cannot be negotiated.
• Attends hearings and depositions as necessary.
• Maintains caseload and uses technology for efficient claim handling.
• Sends claims exceeding $15,000 to leadership for approval.

Skills

Empathetic demeanor

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Written reporting

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

IIA-AIC designation within 12–18 months

State adjuster license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a property claims professional in the United States to handle losses up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers. You will thoroughly examine documents, reports, and damage estimates to determine liability and manage a case load efficiently.

Responsibilities include evaluating coverage, conducting investigations, interviewing claimants, estimating costs, and negotiating settlements.