Remote Auto & Property Claims Specialist

Sedgwick; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with matching

PTO

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Claims Representative, Auto | Property Damage to analyze and process auto and general liability property damage claims. You will assess damage, approve payments, and document files per policy guidelines.

The role emphasizes subrogation opportunities, timely action plans, and strong client communication. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, strong written and verbal skills, and familiarity with personal and commercial lines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Familiarity with personal and commercial lines policies and endorsements
• Ability to review and assess Property Damage estimates, total loss evaluations, and related expenses to effectively negotiate first and third party claims.
• Knowledge of total loss processing, State salvage forms and title requirements, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations

Responsibilities

• Processes auto and general liability property damage claims; assesses damage, makes payments, and ensures claim files are properly documented and correctly coded based on the policy.
• Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contract deadlines are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate resolution.
• Identifies and pursues subrogation opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
• Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client, and agent or broker when appropriate.
• Maintains professional client relations.
• Performs coverage, liability, and damage analysis on all claims assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Skills

Bachelor's degree required/preferred

Communication skills

Policy knowledge (personal/commercial)

Property damage assessment

Total loss processing

Team player

PC literacy (MS Office)

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management / deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring a Claims Representative, Auto | Property Damage to analyze and process auto and general liability property damage claims. You will assess damage, approve payments, and document files per policy guidelines.

The role emphasizes subrogation opportunities, timely action plans, and strong client communication. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, strong written and verbal skills, and familiarity with personal and commercial lines.