General Adjuster - Property

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?  

• Apply your adjuster knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture. 

• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations. 

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading 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. 

• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career. 

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

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. 

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? You bring expertise in large-loss property claims, strong investigative and negotiation skills, and the ability to confidently manage multimillion-dollar exposures from initial investigation through final resolution.

WORK LOCATIONS

This role requires availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours. See posting for eligible locations.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE  To handle large losses or claims regionally exceeding $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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• 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; 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.

• 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

Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Experience: Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Flexible work schedule. 

• Referral incentive program. 

• Opportunity to work in an agile environment.

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities. 

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

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

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE 

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, where job-related.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $120,000 - $145,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.