Experienced Desk Adjuster - Remote after trainingSedgwick • Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Experienced Desk Adjuster - Remote after training
Sedgwick
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
About
Primary Purpose Handles losses and claims valued up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers through thorough examination of documents, records, loss reports, and other relevant documentation. Efficiently manages a case load using technology for efficient claim processing.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Evaluates insurance policies, claims forms, endorsements, carrier instructions, and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Conducts thorough investigations, gathers official reports as needed, consults police and hospital records and inspects physical damage or written estimates for damages based on a conducted inspection to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation, according to type of insurance.
Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
Prepares report of findings and negotiates claim settlements by adhering to carrier instructions and obtaining necessary information. Issues settlement checks, files regulatory documents, and handles salvage and subrogation as applicable.
Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
Attends litigation hearings and participates in depositions as necessary.
Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
Maintains an expected caseload efficiently.
Utilizes technology and automation tools for efficient claim handling.
Sends claims exceeding $15,000 gross loss amount to leadership for authority approval.
Additional Functions and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Required: Must obtain IIA‑AIC designation within 12 to 18 months in the role and appropriate state adjuster license.
Three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior experience handling property and casualty claims a plus but not required.
Empathetic claims handling demeanor.
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
Analytical and interpretive skills.
Negotiating skills.
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 When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
Legal and Compensation As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $18-$32/hr.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Note Always accepting applications.
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Languages
- English
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