[Hiring] Property Field Adjuster @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.
• Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months.
• Appropriate state adjuster license is 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; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; kneel, squat or bend; work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead; lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 100 pounds; drive up to 4 hours per day; continual use of manual dexterity.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Company 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®.
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance.