Contents Desk Adjuster

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 Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Contents Desk Adjuster PRIMARY PURPOSE : Handles losses and claims valued up to $15,000 for property and casualty insurers through the thorough examination of documents, records, loss reports, and other relevant documentation. Efficiently manages a case load using technology for efficient claim processing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluates insurance policies, claims forms, policies, endorsements, carrier instructions, and other records to determine insurance coverage. Conducts thorough investigations, gathers official reports as needed, consults police and hospital records and inspects physical damage or written estimates for damages based on a conducted inspection to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation, according to type of insurance. Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim. Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation. Prepares report of findings and negotiates claim settlements by adhering to carrier instructions and obtaining necessary information. Issues settlement checks, files regulatory documents, and handles salvage and subrogation as applicable. Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated. Attends litigation hearings and participates in depositions as necessary. Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs. Maintains an expected caseload efficiently. Utilizes technology and automation tools