[Hiring] Claims Adjuster-Property @Sedgwick

Role Description

To handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers.

• Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
• Consults police and hospital records and inspects property damage to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation according to type of insurance.
• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
• Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant.
• Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
• Attends litigation hearings.
• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
• Manages comprehensive desktop investigation of assigned claims while meeting company standards and quality, including obtaining all required loss details and relevant information; determining coverage and validity of claims, and communicating with insured and claimants; preparing reports and negotiating settlements.
• Maintains accurate records based on company standards and procedures, using company custom computer systems.
• Identifies the need and co-ordination of task assignments utilizing field adjusters.
• Reviews and interprets policy wording to confirm and apply coverage of losses.
• Accurately and efficiently manages the billing for assigned files, within specified timelines.
• Maintains an excellent working relationship with existing clients to further develop business.
• Committed to continuous education to keep up to date with all industry and legislative issues and changes.
• Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.
• Ability to handle losses under the general supervision of a TPA Team Lead.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in CIP program or completed CIP designation.
• Obtain license in local province or other provinces combination within 6 months of hire date.
• 4-Year college degree or equivalent or relative claim experience or 2-year Associates Degree in related field.
• Success as Sedgwick trainee or prior TPA/Field and/or carrier experience.
• Licensed in local province.

Requirements

• 1-3 years claims handling experience.
• Proven adjusting, negotiating skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including office, outlook and web-based applications.

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.
• Must constantly demonstrate a commitment to timely reporting and professional communication skills, good Client service, and can meet or exceed required production level.
• Must be familiar with reviewing coverage analysis.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of customer expectations.
• History of satisfactory dealings with client carriers, brokers and assisting in business development.

Compensation Information

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 CAD Annual.
• This position is full-time, and compensation is salaried.
• Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Sedgwick is committed to transparent and equitable pay practices.