Remote Property & Casualty Claims Desk Adjuster

Sedgwick; Moline (IL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Contents Desk Adjuster to join our remote team. This full-time role handles losses and claims, primarily up to $15,000, with thorough document review, inspections, and settlement negotiations.

You’ll use technology to manage a caseload and collaborate with claims teams to drive fair outcomes. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, an active state adjuster license, and 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Empathetic claims handling demeanor.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Negotiating skills; ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates insurance policies, claims forms, policies, endorsements, carrier instructions, and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Conducts thorough investigations, gathers official reports as needed, consults police and hospital records and inspects physical damage or written estimates for damages based on a conducted inspection to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation, according to type of insurance.
• Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
• Prepares report of findings and negotiates claim settlements by adhering to carrier instructions and obtaining necessary information.

Skills

Empathetic demeanor

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Contents Desk Adjuster to join our remote team. This full-time role handles losses and claims, primarily up to $15,000, with thorough document review, inspections, and settlement negotiations.

You’ll use technology to manage a caseload and collaborate with claims teams to drive fair outcomes. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, an active state adjuster license, and 3 years of relevant experience.