Senior General Liability Claims Examiner

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking a Claims Examiner to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve complex general liability claims from inception to resolution. The role emphasizes cost containment, timely outcomes, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with defense counsel and clients.

Five years of claims handling experience and a Bachelor's degree are preferred; litigation management experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of claims handling experience or equivalent.
• Experience handling complex general liability claims preferred.
• Litigation management experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Industry certifications relevant to the line of business are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage complex or technically challenging general liability claims from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations to determine liability, damages, and claim exposure.
• Develop and execute strategic claim action plans to drive timely outcomes.
• Assess liability and negotiate settlements within delegated authority.
• Coordinate vendor referrals for investigations, medical reviews, surveillance, and litigation management.

Skills

General liability

Negotiation

Investigation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cost containment

Litigation coordination

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Claims management systems

Job description

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking a Claims Examiner to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve complex general liability claims from inception to resolution. The role emphasizes cost containment, timely outcomes, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with defense counsel and clients.

Five years of claims handling experience and a Bachelor's degree are preferred; litigation management experience is highly desirable.