Field Adjuster General - Property

As an adjuster at Sedgwick, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path. 

• Must reside in or near Little Rock, AR. Role is open to a hybrid or remote setting, two days in office. Travel required for field work.

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. 

• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights. 

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? If you have 5+ years of experience as a property adjuster writing estimates in Xactimate (Symbility experience a plus!) and would like to join one of the premier teams in the industry, we are looking for someone with your level of expertise. This adjuster role will be responsible for investigating and adjusting property and casualty claims, both residential and commercial, with little to no supervision. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To investigate claims against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages; attempts to effect out-of-court settlement with claimant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles complex losses locally unassisted up to designated authority; assists on larger losses, including handling accounting-based losses (business interruption and stock)
• Examines claim form and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Interviews, telephones, 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.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be actively pursuing another professional insurance designation.  Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

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. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.