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As an adjuster at Sedgwick, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path. This is a remote role in Anchorage, AK, field travel required.
Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? If you have 5+ years of experience as a general adjuster and would like to join one of the premier teams in the industry, we are looking for someone with your level of expertise. This adjuster role involves handling property and casualty claims including, 3rd party property, construction defect, bodily injury, slip / trip and falls.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Handles complex losses locally unassisted up to designated authority; assists on larger losses, including handling accounting-based losses (business interruption and stock)
Examines claim form and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Interviews, telephones, 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. Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be actively pursuing another professional insurance designation. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.
Experience
Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
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
NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
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.
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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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