Sedgwick

Contents Adjuster

Sedgwick

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • New York

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Salary

💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage
  • Interviews, telephones, and/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
  • Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Supports the organization\'s quality program(s)
  • Travels as required

Requirements

  • 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
  • Experience: None
  • Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • PC literate, 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
  • Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
  • Physical: 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; ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/working 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; must have continual use of manual dexterity
  • Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking