Sr Adjuster/Marine Surveyor

Sedgwick; Ohio; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sedgwick, Columbus or Dayton, Ohio, is hiring a Sr Adjuster/Marine Surveyor to investigate and adjust property and casualty claims with little supervision. You will inspect claims, determine coverage, and prepare cost estimates, working with claimants and witnesses to resolve matters efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, IIA-AIC designation, and an active adjuster license, with two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; IIA-AIC designation required.
• Appropriate state adjuster license required.
• Two years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspects claims and contacts involved parties in a timely manner.
• Investigates circumstances of claim(s) for coverage, cause, and damages.
• Examines policies to determine coverage and prepares estimates for repair or replacement.
• Conducts interviews with claimants and witnesses.
• Negotiates and settles 1st and 3rd party claims.
• Maintains client relationships and supports quality programs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

IIA-AIC designation

State adjuster license

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

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Sr Adjuster/Marine Surveyor

Columbus or Dayton, Ohio Perfered

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To investigate and adjust property and casualty claims, both residential and commercial, with little to no supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects claims and contacts involved parties in a timely manner.
• Investigates circumstances of claim(s) as required for coverage determination, cause, and compensable damages/reserves.
• Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Prepares estimates for cost of repair and/or replacement.
• Conducts interviews with claimant and witnesses regarding submitted claim(s).
• Negotiates and settles both 1st and 3rd party claims.
• Addresses salvage and subrogation as required by the client.
• Maintains client relationships to assure repeated business referrals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. IIA-AIC designation required. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Experience

Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual:

Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $50-$70k. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. We are always accepting applications.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.