Claims Adjuster, Auto | Property Damage

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 Claims Adjuster, Auto | Property DamagePRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To analyze mid- and higher-level general auto claims to determine scope of damages; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE - Manages mid-level and higher-level auto commercial and personal lines claims by gathering information to determine exposure; assigns reserve values to claims, making claims payments as necessary, and settling claims up to designated authority level. - Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation. - Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract. - Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements. - Communicates claim action with claimant and client. - Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct. - Maintains professional client relationships. - Performs other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position. Experience: Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Skills & Knowledge: - Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles as applicable to line-of-business - Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills - PC literate, including Microsoft Office products - Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports - Ability to work in a team environment - Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies Work environment requirements include – Physical: Computer keyboarding Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines. When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. 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. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job