General Liability / Casualty Adjuster
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Granite Heights, WI, United States
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Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
PRIMARY PURPOSE
To be an Account Manager with General Liability Claims experience responsible for the end-to-end management of liability claims involving both primary and excess coverage. This role ensures timely and accurate claim handling, mitigates financial exposure, supports strategic litigation management, investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and client-specific requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve general liability claims, including bodily injury, and complex litigation matters.
Handle claims under both primary and excess policies, ensuring proper coverage analysis and coordination.
Communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, carriers, attorneys, and other parties involved in the claim process.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in proprietary claims systems.
Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to develop litigation strategies and settlement recommendations.
Monitor claim progress, set reserves, and ensure timely reporting to clients and carriers.
Adhere to jurisdictional regulations and company best practices.
Participate in audits, quality reviews, and performance evaluations.
Provide exceptional customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
Participate in regular discussions with clients regarding claim status/developments and reserving of excess claims.
Engage defense counsel for coverage reviews of excess claims and defense of primary policy General Liability Claims.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. State adjuster licenses required.
Experience
Six (6) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Thorough legal and jurisdictional knowledge based on line of business
Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong customer service 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 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.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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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
PRIMARY PURPOSE
To be an Account Manager with General Liability Claims experience responsible for the end-to-end management of liability claims involving both primary and excess coverage. This role ensures timely and accurate claim handling, mitigates financial exposure, supports strategic litigation management, investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and client-specific requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve general liability claims, including bodily injury, and complex litigation matters.
Handle claims under both primary and excess policies, ensuring proper coverage analysis and coordination.
Communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, carriers, attorneys, and other parties involved in the claim process.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in proprietary claims systems.
Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to develop litigation strategies and settlement recommendations.
Monitor claim progress, set reserves, and ensure timely reporting to clients and carriers.
Adhere to jurisdictional regulations and company best practices.
Participate in audits, quality reviews, and performance evaluations.
Provide exceptional customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
Participate in regular discussions with clients regarding claim status/developments and reserving of excess claims.
Engage defense counsel for coverage reviews of excess claims and defense of primary policy General Liability Claims.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. State adjuster licenses required.
Experience
Six (6) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Thorough legal and jurisdictional knowledge based on line of business
Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong customer service 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 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.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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