Tow and Storage Negotiation Specialist

Sedgwick; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Tow and Storage Negotiation Specialist to analyze mid- to high-level auto claims, determine damages, and adjudicate within company standards. The role involves reserving, payment authority, liability assessment, and subrogation management.

The position requires four years of claims management experience, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and relevant state licenses. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, with a focus on accurate reporting and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; professional licensing as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line of business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mid- and high-level auto claims to determine scope of damages and adjudicate within company standards.
• Assign reserve values and make payments; settle claims up to authority level.
• Assess liability and resolve claims within evaluation.
• Manage subrogation and negotiate settlements.
• Communicate claim action with claimant and client.
• Ensure claim files are documented and coded correctly.
• Maintain professional client relationships.

Skills

Insurance principles

Communication skills

PC literacy

Analytical skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Written reporting

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

State adjusting licenses required

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

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Tow and Storage 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 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.

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.