PRIMARY PURPOSEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Manages/adjusts assigned claims while meeting company standards and quality, including conducting thorough investigations; determining coverage and validity of claims, interviewing and communicating with insured, claimants and witnesses; inspecting claims sites as required, assigning external vendors as required, recommendations for reserves, preparing reports and negotiating settlements within granted authority. Participate in mediation and arbitrations as required. Work with defense counsel as assigned. Maintains accurate records based on company standards and procedures, using company custom computer systems. Will require the ability to work in external client systems. Requires a high level of mathematical and reasoning ability to calculate and analyze data to arrive at a logical conclusionThe ability to cope with extreme weather, environmental and driving conditions at any time of day or night. Committed to continuous education to keep up-to-date with all industry and legislative issues and changes and licensing requirements. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Post-secondary education Must be licensed or have the ability to obtain a provisional licenseProven adjusting and negotiating skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer proficiencyExperience Proven adjusting and negotiating skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer proficiencySkills & Knowledge Strong knowledge of insurance, claims or business managementAbility to navigate and work in client required ancillary systems Ability to work in a remote/home office environment Analytical and interpretive skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent negotiation skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies 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 the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see#J-18808-Ljbffr