Adjuster (Remote in Madison, WI Travel required)

As an adjuster at Sedgwick, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path.

• Must reside in or near Madison, WI. Travel required (Madison and surrounding cities).

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industryleading global company known for its excellence and customer service.

• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.

• PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

  • To handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers.

  • ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? If you have experience as a property adjuster writing estimates in Xactimate (Symbility experience a plus!) and would like to join one of the premier teams in the industry, we are looking for someone with your level of expertise. This adjuster role will be responsible for investigating and adjusting property and casualty claims, both residential and commercial, with little to no supervision.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
    • Interviews, telephones, andor corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
    • Consults police and hospital records and inspects property damage to determine extent of companys 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 organizations quality program(s).
      • Travels as required.

      • QUALIFICATIONS

        Education & Licensing
        Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Obtain IIAAIC designation within 12 to 18 months. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

        Experience
        None.

        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

        • WORK ENVIRONMENT
          When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

          Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle workrelated stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

          Physical:

          • Must be able to stand andor walk for long periods of time.
          • Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
          • Must be able to work outdoors in hot andor cold weather conditions.
          • Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reachingworking overhead
          • Be able to liftcarry up to 50 pounds
          • Be able to pushpull up to 100 pounds
          • Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
          • Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

          • AuditoryVisual: 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 DrugFree Workplace.

            If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt 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.