(REMOTE) Claims Adjuster - Auto Liability / Bodily Injury

Sedgwick; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk and claims administration partner is looking for a remote Claims Adjuster - Auto Liability / Bodily Injury in Austin, Texas. You will analyze and manage claims, determine damages, and negotiate settlements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and four years of claims management experience, along with strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $47,011 to $70,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and matching

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Four years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mid- and higher-level general auto claims to determine scope of damages.
• Manage claims by gathering information to determine exposure.
• Negotiate settlements of claims.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Negotiating skills

Analytical and interpretive skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Current adjusters license

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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(REMOTE) Claims Adjuster - Auto Liability / Bodily Injury

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To analyze mid- and higher-level general auto claims to determine scope of damages; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages mid-level and higher-level auto commercial and personal lines claims by gathering information to determine exposure; assigns reserve values to claims, making claims payments as necessary, and settling claims up to designated authority level.

• Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.

• Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.

• Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.

• Communicates claim action with claimant and client.

• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.

• Maintains professional client relationships.

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. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

• Current adjusters license highly preferred.

Experience

Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles as applicable to line-of-business.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent negotiating skills

• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

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 (47,011.00 - 70,000.00) 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. #LIremote #claimsexaminer #claims

Sedgwick is 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.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com