Contents Adjuster (Telecommuter)

About the role

Sedgwick is hiring a Contents Adjuster, working remotely from Texas. The primary purpose of the role is to handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. The employer states that experience is not required.

Key responsibilities

• Examine insurance policies and other records to determine coverage.
• Interview, telephone and correspond with claimants and witnesses about the claim.
• Consult police and hospital records and inspect property damage to assess the insurer's liability, using different investigation methods depending on the type of insurance.
• Estimate the cost of repair, replacement or compensation.
• Prepare a report of findings and negotiate a settlement with the claimant.
• Recommend litigation by the legal department when settlement cannot be reached, attend litigation hearings, and revise case reserves in assigned claims files.
• Assist in preparing the loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculate adequate future rates.
• Perform other duties as assigned, support the organization's quality programs, travel as required, and work independently or in a team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred; obtain the IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months.
• An appropriate state adjuster license is required.
• No experience required.
• Physical requirements: must be able to stand or walk for long periods, kneel, squat or bend, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, climb, crawl, stoop and reach overhead, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, push or pull up to 100 pounds, drive up to 4 hours per day, and use manual dexterity continually.

Required skills

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to timely reporting, strong customer service and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, good time management and organizational skills.

What we offer

• Starting pay range of $55,000 - $65,000 USD annually for this role.
• A benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, and a flexible spending or health savings account.