Claims Representative - General & Product Liability | Multi State Jurisdiction | Licensing: Reciprocal preferred

• Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture. 

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? To process low level general liability/product liability claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements with general supervision.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Processes lower level product liability claims by gathering information to determine liability exposure; assign reserve values to claims, determines risk transfer (tender opportunities); settle claims up to designated authority level; make claim payments as necessary
• Develops and coordinates lower value product liability claims; prepares action plans pursuant to the claim or client contract
• Negotiates settlements within designated settlement authority
• Administers subrogation of claims
• Communicates claim action with claimant and client
• Ensures claim files are timely handled; properly documented; and claims coding is correct
• Maintains professional client relationships
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports the organization's quality program(s)
• Travels as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. 

Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or successful completion of Claims Representative training required.

Jurisdiction Knowledge: All states

Licensing: Reciprocal Preferred

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Flexible work schedule. 

Referral incentive program. 

Career development and promotional growth opportunities. 

A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

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

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 $55,000 - $75,000. 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.