Trainee Adjuster

The duty of a claims adjuster is to act fairly to all parties to the contract of insurance or contracts of carriage, to set down all relevant material facts, to present the figures of the suggested settlement in such a manner as to be capable of being easily grasped, and above all, in all cases wherever definite law or practice is not clear, to place the matter before the parties interested in such a manner as to facilitate an settlement agreement between them.

Sedgwick is committed to the development of the next generation of Loss Adjusters. Our goal is to provide the successful candidate with market leading training for a successful career in loss adjusting. We fully support our loss adjusters to obtaining professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.

Key responsibilites of this role will be:

To perform a loss adjusting function in respect of new claims and those already handled in the offices which have been delegated by directors or senior adjusters. This will involve, but not be limited to: -

• Receiving and acknowledging new claims instructions.
• Managing and coordinating claims in a timely and professional manner within agreed agreements.
• Undertaking meeting with Insurers, Reinsurers, Brokers, Claimants, Insureds and other interested parties as required.
• Preparing preliminary reports commenting in detail on all aspects of the claim including legal and policy liability considerations, potential quantum and future actions.
• Instructing and controlling surveyors, lawyers, forensic scientists and other engineering experts as necessary.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating claim reserves, preparing interim reports and other communications.
• Calculating, negotiating and recommending settlement of claims, and preparing accurate final adjustments of claims.

To assist in and develop the effective marketing of Sedgwick and a client network. This will include, but not be limited to: -

• Developing working relationships with existing Clients.
• Helping to identify and plan approaches to new Clients.
• Hosting and attending networking events outside of office hours.
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of presentations and tenders to Clients and potential Clients.
• Assisting others within Sedgwick with their marketing functions.

Ad Hoc duties: Your key accountabilities will include such other duties and tasks as allocated, at the discretion of management, and that are within your capabilities and the scope of your role.

With the progression of the career, the right candidate may have the opportunities to spend some time working in our UK/Middle East/Greater China offices.

Required Skills

• University graduate, preferably in Insurance related subject
• Previous adjusting or surveying experience would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical mind with an attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication and with good level of English proficiency.
• Proficiency in second Asian language would be beneficial.
• Good IT skills (proficiency in Excel essential)
• Able to travel overseas occasionally.