Adjuster

Sedgwick
Full time
Accounting and Finance
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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.

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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

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

  • Post-secondary education
  • Has or is working toward CIP designation
  • Must be licensed or have the ability to obtain a provisional license
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Proven adjusting and negotiating skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer proficiency

Experience

  • Proven adjusting and negotiating skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer proficiency

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of insurance, claims or business management
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products and Excel
  • Ability to navigate and work in client required ancillary systems
  • Ability to work in a remote/home office environment
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

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.

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. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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