About the role
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
National Marine Adjuster
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.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to our clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. 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 31,000 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.
Join us!
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® Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® Forbes Best-in-State Employer
About the role
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
National Marine Adjuster
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.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to our clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. 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 31,000 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.
Join us!
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® Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® Forbes Best-in-State Employer