Tow and Negotiation Specialist

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Texas; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Tow and Negotiation Specialist to analyze auto claims and determine scope of damages, adjudicate within company standards, and identify subrogation opportunities while negotiating settlements. The role is a telecommuter position based in Texas with expectations to maintain strong client communications.

The candidate should have a background in mid- to high-level auto claims, experience in gathering information, setting reserves, and processing payments within authority

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Manages mid-level and higher-level auto commercial and personal lines claims by gathering information to determine exposure; assigns reserve values to claims, making claims payments as necessary, and settling claims up to designated authority level.
• Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.
• Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.
• Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.
• Communicates claim action with claimant and client.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• Maintains professional client relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Claims handling

Organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certification

State adjusting licenses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Tow and Negotiation SpecialistApply: Telecommuter TX: Full time: Posted Today: R80518By 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 CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceTow and Negotiation Specialist**PRIMARY PURPOSE****:** To analyze mid- and higher-level general auto claims to determine scope of damages; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES*** Manages mid-level and higher-level auto commercial and personal lines claims by gathering information to determine exposure; assigns reserve values to claims, making claims payments as necessary, and settling claims up to designated authority level.* Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.* Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.* Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.* Communicates claim action with claimant and client.* Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.* Maintains professional client relationships.**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs other duties as assigned.* Travels as required.**QUALIFICATIONS****Education & Licensing** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.**Experience**Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.**Skills & Knowledge*** Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles as applicable to line-of-business.* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills* PC literate, including Microsoft Office products* Analytical and interpretive skills* Strong organizational skills* Excellent interpersonal skills* Excellent negotiating skills* Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports* Ability to work 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, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines**Physical****:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required**Auditory/Visual****:** Hearing, vision and talkingThe 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.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.