Senior Property Claims Examiner | Impactful, Growth-Focused

Sedgwick; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Property Claims Examiner to analyze and process complex personal and commercial line property claims, scoping damages and coordinating with contractors for estimates. This role emphasizes thorough documentation and adherence to deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have five years of claims management experience, knowledge of property policies and estimating software, and strong communication skills to interact with insureds, clients, and brokers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Licenses as required.
• Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of construction basics.
• Knowledge of property estimating software.
• Knowledge of deductibles and sub-limits.
• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes complex commercial and personal line property claims and ensures claim files are properly documented and coded.
• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims.
• Coordinates vendor management, including the use of independent adjusters to assist the investigation of claims.
• Reports large claims to excess carrier(s).
• Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contact deadlines are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate resolution.
• Identifies and pursues subrogation opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
• Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client, and agent or broker when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Skills

Property policies knowledge

Construction basics

Estimating software

Deductibles & sub-limits

Communication skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licenses as required

Professional certification as applicable

Tools

Property estimating software

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Property Claims Examiner to analyze and process complex personal and commercial line property claims, scoping damages and coordinating with contractors for estimates. This role emphasizes thorough documentation and adherence to deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have five years of claims management experience, knowledge of property policies and estimating software, and strong communication skills to interact with insureds, clients, and brokers.