Property Adjuster- Condo Experience Required

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 CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to Work®Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceProperty Adjuster- Condo Experience RequiredPRIMARY PURPOSE:   To handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIESExamines insurance policies and other records todetermineinsurance coverage.Interviews, telephones, and/orcorrespondswith claimant and witnessesregardingclaim.Consults police and hospital records and inspects property damage todetermineextent ofcompany'sliability 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 bylegaldepartment when settlement cannot be negotiated.Attends litigation hearings.Revisescase reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.Assistsin preparing loss experience report to helpdetermineprofitability andcalculatesadequate future rates.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other duties as assigned.Education & LicensingManages comprehensive desktop investigation of assigned claims while meeting company standards and quality, including obtaining all required loss details and relevant information;determiningcoverage and validity ofclaims, andcommunicating withinsured and claimants; preparing reports and negotiating settlementsMaintainsaccuraterecords based on company standards and procedures, using company custom computer systemsIdentifiesthe need and co-ordination of task assignmentsutilizingfield adjustersReviews and interprets policy wording to confirm and apply coverage of lossesAccurately and efficiently manages the billing for assigned files, within specified timelinesMaintains an excellent working relationship with existing clients to further develop businessCommitted to continuous education to keepup to datewith all industry and legislative issues and changesEnrolled in CIP programExperience1to2yearexperienceProven adjusting, negotiating skills and analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAdvanced computer skills including office,outlookandweb-basedapplicationsSkills & KnowledgeStrong oral and written communication, including presentation skillsPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsDemonstrated commitment totimelyreportingStrong customer service skillsStrong interpersonal skillsAttention to detail and accuracyGood timemanagement and organizational skillsAbility to work independently or in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance CompetenciesThe 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. Managementretainsthe 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.Ifcontacted for an employment opportunity, pleaseadviseColleague Resources if you require accommodation.Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSedgwick 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.Originally posted on Himalayas