Adjuster National Marine
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
Adjuster National Marine
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Analyzes, investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and resolves recreational marine or personal watercraft claims internationally, regardless of complexity and quantum.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigates recreational marine or personal watercraft claims thoroughly using technical expertise and complex analysis.
Examines insurance policies, claims, and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Administers and reconciles complex catastrophic claims for recreational marine or personal watercraft.
Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimants, witnesses, and attorneys regarding claims.
Consults with maritime and law enforcement officials to determine the extent of the company's liability through various methods of investigation according to type of insurance.
Secures estimates for the cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
Evaluates estimates and facts along with policy provisions to determine if coverage is applicable.
Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant; provides reports and authority requests to all appropriate stakeholders.
Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
Attends litigation hearings.
Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probably costs.
Interacts with excess carrier to determine coverages, excess insurance levels, and potential reimbursements.
Reports major losses and coverage disputes to leadership.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Adjuster licenses required in all applicable states. Associate in Claims (AIC) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred.
Experience
Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of maritime law including Jones Act, navigation rules, protection and indemnity exposures and superstructure nomenclature
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work 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, 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
NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
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. As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. 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. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $77,321.00 - 108,250.00. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Adjuster National Marine
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
Adjuster National Marine
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Analyzes, investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and resolves recreational marine or personal watercraft claims internationally, regardless of complexity and quantum.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigates recreational marine or personal watercraft claims thoroughly using technical expertise and complex analysis.
Examines insurance policies, claims, and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Administers and reconciles complex catastrophic claims for recreational marine or personal watercraft.
Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimants, witnesses, and attorneys regarding claims.
Consults with maritime and law enforcement officials to determine the extent of the company's liability through various methods of investigation according to type of insurance.
Secures estimates for the cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
Evaluates estimates and facts along with policy provisions to determine if coverage is applicable.
Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant; provides reports and authority requests to all appropriate stakeholders.
Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
Attends litigation hearings.
Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probably costs.
Interacts with excess carrier to determine coverages, excess insurance levels, and potential reimbursements.
Reports major losses and coverage disputes to leadership.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Adjuster licenses required in all applicable states. Associate in Claims (AIC) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred.
Experience
Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of maritime law including Jones Act, navigation rules, protection and indemnity exposures and superstructure nomenclature
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work 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, 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
NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
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. As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. 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. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $77,321.00 - 108,250.00. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.