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Contents Adjuster

Contents Adjuster

CompanySedgwick Claims Management Services
LocationWoodbury, NY, USA, Buford, GA, USA
Salary$50000 – $70000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months
  • Appropriate state adjuster license is 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

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
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Supports the organization’s quality program(s)
  • Travels as required

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.