[Hiring] General Adjuster @Sedgwick

Role Description

To investigate claims against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages; attempts to effect out-of-court settlement with claimant.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Handles complex losses locally unassisted up to designated authority; assists on larger losses, including handling accounting-based losses (business interruption and stock).
• Examines claim form and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
• Consults police and hospital records; 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.
• Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be actively pursuing another professional insurance designation.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
• Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 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.

Requirements

Mental

• Clear and conceptual thinking ability.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to handle work-related stress.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• 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.

Company Description

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.