DESK ADJUSTER - FRENCH SPEAKING
Company: Sedgwick
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
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 -Most Loved Workplace -Forbes
Best-in-State EmployerDesk Adjuster - French SpeakingPRIMARY
PURPOSE : To handle losses and claims for property and casualty
insurers.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.ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
- Travels as required.QUALIFICATIONSEducation &
LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
preferred. Obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months.
Appropriate state adjuster license is
required.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 CompetenciesWORK
ENVIRONMENTWhen 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 deadlinesPhysical :
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of
time.
- Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
- Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather
conditions.
- Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel,
reaching/working overhead
- Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
- Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
- Must have continual use of manual dexterity.Auditory/Visual :
Hearing, vision and talkingNOTE : 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 and a Drug-Free Workplace.If you're excited
about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with
every qualification in the job description, consider applying for
it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique
combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just
the right candidate for this or other roles.Taking care of people
is at the heart of everything we do. Caring countsSedgwick is a
leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and
integrated business solutions. 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 30,000 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. Watch this video
to learn more about us.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)
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