Sedgwick · 16 hours ago
General Adjuster
Seattle, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expSedgwick is a global leader in insurance claims management, and they are seeking a General Adjuster to investigate claims for personal, casualty, or property loss. The role involves handling complex claims, negotiating settlements, and preparing reports of findings.
BankingInsuranceRisk Management
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports the organization's quality program(s)
Travels as required
Qualification
Required
Appropriate state adjuster license is required
Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
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
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
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
Hearing, vision and talking
Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k and matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
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