[Hiring] Casualty Desk Adjuster @Sedgwick

Role Description

To handle losses or claims regionally unassisted up to $10M, including having the ability to address most complex adjustment issues pertaining to damages and coverage; to assist on even larger losses and manage smaller and non-complex National Accounts.

• Examines claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Administers and reconciles complex catastrophic claims for property.
• 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.
• Prepares loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.
• Interacts with excess carrier to determine coverages, excess insurance levels, and potential reimbursements.

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.
• Strong customer service 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k and matching.
• PTO.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• Other additional voluntary benefits.