Sedgwick
1099 Auto Desk Adjuster
Sedgwick, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
Great Place to Work®
Most Loved Workplace®
Forbes Best-in-State Employer
1099 Auto Desk Adjuster
We are looking to onboard
1099 desk adjusters
for multiple in office roles that are long-term assignments with our client’s growing Claims department in
Bedford Park, Illinois.
Depending on your expertise, you will either investigate and handle coverage-related general liability, including property damage, or general casualty claims, including bodily injury. You will bring prompt, courteous, proper, and fair closure to claims requiring investigation due to potential coverage issues, liability and/or damages.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and determine course of action on each file assigned, utilizing technical knowledge and experience for the purpose of supporting final disposition of a loss
Investigate, prepare evaluation, and settle loss files for insureds and claimants; follow up as needed relative to obtaining of proper information/documentation in order to resolve claims in a timely manner
Work directly with internal and external customers to develop evidence and establish facts on assigned claims
Conduct thorough investigations and keep accurate and relevant documentation of file activity on each claim assigned including coverage liability, status and damages that are applicable for each claim
Organize, plan and prioritize work activities to keep up with current assignments and to ensure prompt conclusion of claims
Honor/decline/negotiate first- and third-party general liability or general casualty claims upon completion of coverage/policy investigation and analysis of damages and liability
Prepare and present claim evaluations for appropriate settlement authority
Notify the Underwriting Department of any adverse information uncovered in the course of claim investigation
Be knowledgeable of unfair claim practices in states where First Chicago operates
Conduct business with vendors in a manner with maintains a reasonable expense factor and upholds the company's reputation for quality service
Provide customer service both to internal and external customers
Handle other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work in person from Bedford Park office (60638)
High school diploma or equivalent
Five plus years’ experience in a claims role, either general liability experience, including property damage, or general casualty with bodily injury experience
Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication (verbal, written, phone) skills
Licensed Claims Adjuster where required by state statutes
Bilingual ability (Spanish) is a plus
Previous supervisory experience welcome
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 $25/hr
.
Always accepting applications
.
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.
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
Great Place to Work®
Most Loved Workplace®
Forbes Best-in-State Employer
1099 Auto Desk Adjuster
We are looking to onboard
1099 desk adjusters
for multiple in office roles that are long-term assignments with our client’s growing Claims department in
Bedford Park, Illinois.
Depending on your expertise, you will either investigate and handle coverage-related general liability, including property damage, or general casualty claims, including bodily injury. You will bring prompt, courteous, proper, and fair closure to claims requiring investigation due to potential coverage issues, liability and/or damages.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and determine course of action on each file assigned, utilizing technical knowledge and experience for the purpose of supporting final disposition of a loss
Investigate, prepare evaluation, and settle loss files for insureds and claimants; follow up as needed relative to obtaining of proper information/documentation in order to resolve claims in a timely manner
Work directly with internal and external customers to develop evidence and establish facts on assigned claims
Conduct thorough investigations and keep accurate and relevant documentation of file activity on each claim assigned including coverage liability, status and damages that are applicable for each claim
Organize, plan and prioritize work activities to keep up with current assignments and to ensure prompt conclusion of claims
Honor/decline/negotiate first- and third-party general liability or general casualty claims upon completion of coverage/policy investigation and analysis of damages and liability
Prepare and present claim evaluations for appropriate settlement authority
Notify the Underwriting Department of any adverse information uncovered in the course of claim investigation
Be knowledgeable of unfair claim practices in states where First Chicago operates
Conduct business with vendors in a manner with maintains a reasonable expense factor and upholds the company's reputation for quality service
Provide customer service both to internal and external customers
Handle other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work in person from Bedford Park office (60638)
High school diploma or equivalent
Five plus years’ experience in a claims role, either general liability experience, including property damage, or general casualty with bodily injury experience
Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication (verbal, written, phone) skills
Licensed Claims Adjuster where required by state statutes
Bilingual ability (Spanish) is a plus
Previous supervisory experience welcome
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 $25/hr
.
Always accepting applications
.
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.
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)