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.
As an Adjuster-TFS, your primary purpose will be to handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers.
Responsibilities
- Examine insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Interview, telephone, and correspond with claimants and witnesses regarding claims.
- Consult police and hospital records and inspect property damage to determine the extent of the company's liability.
- Estimate the cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
- Prepare reports of findings and negotiate settlements with claimants.
- Recommend litigation by the legal department when settlements cannot be negotiated.
- Attend litigation hearings.
- Revise case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
- Assist in preparing loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculate adequate future rates.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support the organization's quality programs.
- Travel as required.
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.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
- PC literacy, 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.