Property Claims Handler
Company: Sedgwick
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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Property Claims Handler
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.
**General Adjusters License required in home state or designated
home state.**
**PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** To process uncomplicated commercial and
personal lines property claims within designated authority.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Processes uncomplicated personal and commercial line property
claims and ensures claim files are properly documented and coded
correctly based on the policy.
+ Maintains action plans to ensure state required contact deadlines
are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate
resolution; escalates issues as needed.
+ Identifies and pursues subrogation opportunities
+ Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client and
agent or broker when appropriate.
**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Supports the organization's quality program(s).
+ Travels as required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education & Licensing**
High school diploma or GED required. Oregon General Lines Adjustor
License as required. Prep materials provided.
**Experience**
One (1) year of general office experience or equivalent combination
of education and experience required. Claims industry experience
preferred.
**Skills & Knowledge**
+ Knowledge of construction basics
+ Oral and written communication skills
+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Good interpersonal skills
+ Good negotiation skills
+ Ability to work in a team environment
+ Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
+ Empathetic and highly motivated soft skills a plus
**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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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free
Workplace.
**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)
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