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.
We're seeking an experienced Senior Adjuster to independently investigate residential and commercial property and casualty claims throughout the Seattle market. This field-based role handles casualty and general liability exposures, including slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall incidents, third-party property damage, and related claims.
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspect claims and contact involved parties in a timely manner
- Conduct field investigations involving casualty claims, including slip-and-fall incidents, trip-and-fall claims, third-party property damage, and other general liability exposures
- Investigate claim circumstances to determine coverage, liability, cause, compensable damages, and appropriate reserves
- Review insurance policies and related records to determine applicable coverage
- Interview claimants, insureds, witnesses, and other involved parties
- Document investigative findings and obtain statements, photographs, measurements, and other relevant evidence to support claim evaluations
- Prepare estimates for repair and replacement costs when applicable
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, experts, and other involved parties throughout the investigation process
- Address salvage and subrogation opportunities as required by the client
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely, professional service
- Support the organisation's quality programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Travel as required
Qualifications
Education and Licensing
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
- IIA-AIC designation required
- Appropriate state adjuster license required
Experience
- Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Field adjusting experience involving property, casualty, or general liability claims preferred
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective time-management and organisational skills
- Ability to use sound judgment and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, and work overhead
- Work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Push and pull up to 100 pounds
- Drive up to four hours per day
- Maintain continual use of manual dexterity
- Use hearing, vision, and speaking abilities to perform essential job responsibilities
Compensation and Benefits
The starting pay range for this role is $80,000–$104,000 per year. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings accounts, and other voluntary benefits.