Remote Property & Casualty Claims Adjuster

Sedgwick; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Contents Adjuster to handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. You will examine policies, interview claimants and witnesses, and inspect property damage to determine liability.

You will estimate repair costs, prepare findings, negotiate settlements, and may reference litigation when settlements cannot be reached. This remote role may travel as needed; a bachelor's degree and adjuster license are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication

PC literacy

Timely reporting

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent/team work

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

IIA-AIC designation within 12–18 months

State adjuster license required

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Contents Adjuster to handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. You will examine policies, interview claimants and witnesses, and inspect property damage to determine liability.

You will estimate repair costs, prepare findings, negotiate settlements, and may reference litigation when settlements cannot be reached. This remote role may travel as needed; a bachelor's degree and adjuster license are required or pursued.