Claims Associate

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Claims Associate - Property
- 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; secures and disposes of salvage.
- 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. Licenses as required.
- Experience
One (1) year of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Claims industry experience preferred. Knowledge of construction basics a plus.
- 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
- 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.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in CO, NY, WA, or CA. 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 state noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $21.06/hr - $27.08/hr. 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.

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