Remote Property Claims Adjuster - Low-Value Losses

Sedgwick; Houston (TX); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sedgwick, a leading claims organization, seeks a Property Desk Adjuster to handle losses up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers. The role emphasizes thorough document review, investigation, and efficient claim processing through technology.

Telecommuter TX, full-time position, with growth opportunities in a caring culture and strong work‑life balance. Responsibilities include coverage determination, interviews, cost estimation, and settlement negotiation, with expected collaboration

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred; must obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months in the role.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
• Three (3) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilidades

• 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. Issues settlement checks, files regulatory documents, and handles salvage and subrogation as applicable.
• Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
• Attends litigation hearings and participates in depositions as necessary.
• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
• Maintains an expected caseload efficiently.
• Utilizes technology and automation tools for efficient claim handling.
• Sends claims exceeding $15,000 gross loss amount to leadership for authority approval.

Conocimientos

Empathetic handling

Strong communication

PC literate

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Written reports

Team player

Educación

Bachelor's degree

IIA-AIC designation

Adjuster license

Descripción del empleo

Sedgwick, a leading claims organization, seeks a Property Desk Adjuster to handle losses up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers. The role emphasizes thorough document review, investigation, and efficient claim processing through technology.

Telecommuter TX, full-time position, with growth opportunities in a caring culture and strong work‑life balance. Responsibilities include coverage determination, interviews, cost estimation, and settlement negotiation, with expected collaboration