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 a Contents Adjuster, 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
Work Environment
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to kneel, squat, or bend
- Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
- Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/work overhead
- Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
- Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day
Compensation
The range of starting pay for this role is $55,000 - $65,000 USD annually. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.