Contents Adjuster

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. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Contents Adjuster PRIMARY PURPOSE : To handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES 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. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization’s quality program(s). Travels as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing 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. Skills & Knowledge 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. 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. Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/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 The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr