Claims Adjuster - Liability | Bodily Injury & GL | Jurisdiction: All states | Licensing: Home state/Reciprocal Required and NY preferred

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.

About the Role

To analyze mid- and higher-level general and bodily injury liability claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

Candidates who reside within 25 miles of a Sedgwick office will be expected to work a hybrid schedule, combining remote and in-office work. For candidates located more than 25 miles from a Sedgwick office, remote work arrangements may be considered based on location and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim.
• Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority.
• Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client.
• Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• 4 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Home state or reciprocal license is required; NY license preferred.

Work Environment

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral incentive program.
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K (with matching) from day one.
• PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $60,000–$70,000. 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.