Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. - Internship Program

The SkillBridge Intern - Contents Adjuster will learn to handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers. The intern Adjuster will work closely with Sedgwick colleagues in resolving claims by determining coverage and investigating and evaluating losses.

ABOUT THE JOB

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES• Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.• Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.• Consults police and hospital records and inspects property damage to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation according to type of insurance.• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.• Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant.• Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.• Attends litigation hearings.• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.• Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Interviews, telephones, and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses regarding claim.
• Consults police and hospital records and inspects property damage to determine extent of company's liability and varying methods of investigation according to type of insurance.
• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, or compensation.
• Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant.
• Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated.
• Attends litigation hearings.
• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
• Assists in preparing loss experience report to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

ExperienceNone.Skills & Knowledge• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products• Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting• Strong customer service skills• Strong interpersonal skills• Attention to detail and accuracy• Good time management and organizational skills• Ability to work independently or in a team environment• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

OTHER

Sedgwick is a global leader in claims management. Contact Gabby.Schaudek@sedgwick.com or check our careers site (sedgwick.com/Careers/) for other positions and locations.