ASCIP Liability Desk Adjuster

OverviewBy joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.Primary PurposeCandidate should have at least 5 years (prefer 10+) of Public Entity and EPL (Employment Practices Liability) and/or CSA (Childhood Sexual Assault) claims handling experience. Handles complex, technically challenging claims. Adjusts claims with complex coverage issues involving liability, damages, evidence, or other complex legal issues, while providing an exceptional customer experience.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesDevelops exposures and evaluates injury claims based on damages, the insurance contract, company policies, and applicable state laws.Investigates and evaluates coverage, liability and damages in handling of claims involving serious and catastrophic injuries, coverage, and other legal issues.Ensures timely referral of suits to counsel and evaluates changes in exposure through the course of discovery, considering costs and strategic plan of actions to prepare for trial or determine settlement capability.Responsible for managing defense counsel in litigation of serious and complex claim, litigated claims as well as complex coverage scenarios; manages defense counsel in litigation of serious and complex claims.Formulates effective plans to bring the claims to resolution while focusing on indemnity and expense leakage.Evaluates coverage and drafts coverage letters to include both reservation of rights and coverage denials.Maintains proper reserves on all pending claims.Additional Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Travel as required.QualificationsEducation & LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. State mandated adjusting licenses as required. Insurance designations such as CPCU, AIC, ARM preferred.ExperienceEight (8) years of related experience to include experience in personal lines claims, evaluating coverage and drafting coverage letters to include both reservation of rights and coverage denials, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience with commercial lines claims and litigation in multiple states preferred.Skills & KnowledgeExposure to and knowledge of affluent market segmentStrong knowledge of tort theories, legal concepts, negotiation strategies, and litigation managementExcellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skillsPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsAnalytical and interpretive skillsStrong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent negotiating skillsAbility to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reportsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance CompetenciesWork EnvironmentWhen applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.MentalClear 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.PhysicalComputer keyboarding, travel as required.Auditory/VisualHearing, vision and talking.As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. 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 jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is ($100,000 - $120,000 USD annually). 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.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.J-18808-Ljbffr