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Sedgwick · 1 month ago

National Marine Adjuster

HALIFAX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Sedgwick is a leading claims management services provider, recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and work-life balance. The National Marine Adjuster role involves analyzing and resolving recreational marine or personal watercraft claims, requiring thorough investigation and negotiation skills.

BankingInsuranceRisk Management

Responsibilities

Investigates recreational marine or personal watercraft claims thoroughly using technical expertise and complex analysis

Examines insurance policies, claims, and other records to determine insurance coverage

Administers and reconciles complex catastrophic claims for recreational marine or personal watercraft

Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimants, witnesses, and attorneys regarding claims

Consults with maritime and law enforcement officials to determine the extent of the company's liability through various methods of investigation according to type of insurance

Secures estimates for the cost of repair, replacement, or compensation

Evaluates estimates and facts along with policy provisions to determine if coverage is applicable

Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant; provides reports and authority requests to all appropriate stakeholders

Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated

Attends litigation hearings

Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probably costs

Interacts with excess carrier to determine coverages, excess insurance levels, and potential reimbursements

Reports major losses and coverage disputes to leadership

Performs other duties as assigned

Travel as required

Qualification

Maritime law knowledgeAdjuster licensesAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyNegotiating skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork