CAT Claims Examiner - Property Details

CAT Claims Examiner - Property

Sedgwick - Florida

Employment Type : Full-Time

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CAT Claims Examiner - Property

IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick’s talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets—their employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts®. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others.

With one of the largest teams of liability experts in the world, Sedgwick supports and resolves property, general, auto, product and professional liability claims. We help our clients maintain brand protection in times of crisis.

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To analyze and process complex or technically difficult (up to $100,000) personal and commercial line property claims by scoping damages and completing an estimate or by obtaining a contractor's estimate for review.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes complex commercial and personal line property claims and ensures claim files are properly documented and coded correctly.
  




• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims.
  




• Coordinates vendor management, including the use of independent adjusters to assist the investigation of claims.
  




• Reports large claims to excess carrier(s),
  




• Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contact deadlines are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate resolution.
  




• Identifies and pursues subrogation opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.
  




• Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client, and agent or broker when appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Education & Licensing
  
  
  
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Licenses as required.
  
  
  
  Experience
  
  
  
  Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include knowledge of construction basics, property estimating software experience and in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial lines property policies, coverages, principles, and laws.
  
  
  
  Skills & Knowledge
  
  
  
  
  
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    
  
  
  
  
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).
    
  
  
  
  
  • Travels as required.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    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
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    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.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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      • In-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line property policies, coverages, principles, and laws
        
      
      
      
      
      • Knowledge of construction basics and property estimating software
        
      
      
      
      
      • Knowledge of appropriate application of deductibles and sub-limits
        
      
      
      
      
      • Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
        
      
      
      
      
      • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
        
      
      
      
      
      • Strong organizational skills
        
      
      
      
      
      • Strong interpersonal skills
        
      
      
      
      
      • Good negotiation skills
        
      
      
      
      
      • Ability to work in a team environment
        
      
      
      
      
      • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
        

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.