Claims Adjuster- Liability

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- Liability PRIMARY PURPOSE A claims adjuster is charged with the investigation, evaluation and quantification of an insurance claim.  The adjuster will determine and provide recommendations with respect to coverage, liability and quantum, within the terms of the policy.       ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES  Manages/adjusts assigned claims while meeting company standards and quality, including conducting thorough investigations; determining coverage and validity of claims, interviewing and communicating with insured, claimants and witnesses; inspecting claims sites as required, assigning external vendors as required, recommendations for reserves, preparing reports and negotiating settlements within granted authority.  Participate in mediation and arbitrations as required.  Work with defense counsel as assigned.    Maintains accurate records based on company standards and procedures, using company custom computer systems.  Will require the ability to work in external client systems.   Accurately and efficiently manages the billing for assigned files, within specified timelines  Assists with collection of accounts receivables for assigned claims  Assists with local marketing of the branch; attends professional and social events and develops new business opportunities.   Maintains an excellent working relationship with existing clients to further develop business and will participate as required in client file reviews and audits.    Requires a high level of mathematical and reasoning ability to calculate and analyze data to arrive at a logical conclusion  The ability to cope with extreme weather, environmental and driving conditions at any time of day or night.  Committed to continuous education to keep up-to-date with all industry and legislative issues and changes and licensing requirements.   Responsible to ensure reserves, coding and reporting is up to date on claims files assigned.    Assists with local marketing of the branch; attends professional and social events and develops new business opportunities.       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.    We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Colleague Resources if you require accommodation.    Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer      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.