Remote Casualty Claims Specialist – Investigate & Settle

Sedgwick; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Casualty Claims Specialist to investigate and settle claims for personal, casualty, or property losses. The role requires strong attention to detail and experience with professional liability claims.

The position offers telecommuter arrangements in AZ with full-time hours. A high school diploma and 6 years of general office experience or equivalent are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Claims industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of professional liability claims.
• Ability to review information and ensure accuracy and applicable policy placement.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Examines claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimant and witnesses; consults police and hospital records; and inspects property damage to determine extent of company's liability, varying method of investigation according to type of insurance.
• 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.
• Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.

Skills

General office experience

Professional liability claims

Oral and written communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Policy placement review

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Casualty Claims Specialist to investigate and settle claims for personal, casualty, or property losses. The role requires strong attention to detail and experience with professional liability claims.

The position offers telecommuter arrangements in AZ with full-time hours. A high school diploma and 6 years of general office experience or equivalent are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.