Claims Examiner, Auto | Bodily Injury

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 and process complex bodily injury auto and commercial transportation claims by reviewing coverage, completing investigations, determining liability, and evaluating the scope of damages.

Responsibilities

• Processes complex auto commercial and personal line claims, including bodily injury, and ensures claim files are properly documented and coded correctly.
• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims.
• Coordinates vendor management, including the use of independent adjusters to assist the investigation of claims.
• Reports large claims to excess carrier(s).
• Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contact deadlines are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate resolution.
• Identifies and pursues subrogation and risk transfer opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
• Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client, and agent or broker when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Requirements

• Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line auto policies, coverages, principles, and laws.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
• PC literate including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

Work Environment

• Physical: Computer keyboarding.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision, and talking.
• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 per year (for the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only). 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.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with matching.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• Other additional voluntary benefits.