Remote Housing Coordinator

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.

Job Summary: As a Remote Housing Coordinator, you will provide carrier support by assisting the payments department and management with identifying carrier issues/concerns. You will act as a liaison between carriers and the Property Repair Solutions internal payment team to research, review, and resolve issues for carrier-related requests.

Responsibilities:

• Support and promote Sedgwick's mission, strategic vision, and value proposition to adjusters and policyholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact for policyholders during their relocation, ensuring consistent communication, clear expectations, and empathetic support.
• Qualify housing needs by gathering details about the insured's lifestyle, household makeup, accessibility needs, pet considerations, and preferred amenities.
• Conduct detailed market research using listing platforms, vendor databases, and internal tools to locate viable, like-kind-and-quality housing options.
• Collaborate with corporate and independent housing vendors, landlords, and leasing agents to secure short-term rentals under time-sensitive circumstances.
• Apply negotiation skills to secure favorable lease terms, maximize policy benefits, and stay within Additional Living Expense (ALE) guidelines.
• Customize housing options that align with both policy coverage and the insured's expectations,balancing budget, availability, and quality.
• Maintain high-touch service throughout the policyholder's stay, proactively resolving issues and supporting lease extensions, furniture adjustments, and service needs.
• Draft and review lease agreements and related documents with attention to detail and policy compliance.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in housing databases, CRM tools, and internal platforms.
• Stay informed of local rental trends, landlord regulations, and insurance housing best practices to advise clients and partners effectively.
• Handle multiple claims and assignments at once with professionalism and urgency.
• Serve as the point of contact for VIP clientele.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in inside sales, customer service, or account management. Previous experience in insurance, temporary housing, corporate lodging, or real estate strongly preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; capable of calming distressed clients with professionalism and compassion.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to adapt tone and approach to diverse client situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access) and adept at learning new housing and CRM platforms.
• Advanced internet research capabilities to locate viable rental properties in limited markets.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong documentation habits.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Negotiation and relationship management skills with vendors, property managers, and landlords.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on timely, proactive service delivery.
• Experience coordinating accommodations for high-net-worth clients or large-loss claims is a plus.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

Work Environment: 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.

Salary: $18.00-$19.00/hr