Loss Adjuster - Invercargill
Sedgwick · Invercargill
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By 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.
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Loss Adjuster - InvercargillSedgwick is a global company based in the insurance industry, committed to our core values, Caring Counts philosophy, diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility.
Do you enjoy helping people and love to organise solutions? If you have a flair for customer service and enjoy being part of a busy team, this could be the role for you.
We are currently looking for a Loss Adjuster to join our busy, expanding Southland/Central Otago team. The role covers the area from Dunedin to Invercargill, and the role would suit applicants based in any location within this region. This is an exciting and dynamic position helping people and businesses who have suffered loss or damage to their buildings or property including motor vehicles. It involves assessing damage on-site, establishing costs, facilitating repairs and a high level of communication with all parties.
The region is known for its rugged natural beauty, outdoor activities including jet boating, tramping and the winter mountain snow, and for its warm hospitality.
Desired skills and qualities for this role include:
Passion for helping people
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to be flexible for the business to respond to customers’ needs
This role would suit those with experience in the
Insurance sector
Trade background – Motor vehicle /building sector, mechanical or engineering
Main duties and responsibilities:
Assess, scope and cost damage to domestic and commercial property claims.
Liaising with customers who have suffered a loss and need support through the claim process.
Working with brokers and insurer partners
Facilitating the settlement of insurance claims involving analysing cause of losses, reporting to insurers, dealing with contractors and other suppliers, agreeing repair scopes and costs, agreeing quantum of claims, communication with customers and all involved parties.
Benefits of working for us:
Our core role involves making a difference in people’s lives
Competitive salary with a rewarding bonus structure
Job security and flexibility are high priorities for us
Great team culture with opportunities for further career development
Potential to work from home once training is complete
Wellness benefits including wellness allowance and life insurance
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Celebrate your birthday each year by having the day off
This is a varied and interesting role and on the job training will be provided.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive team - we encourage our people to bring their unique selves to work. It doesn't matter who you are, if you are passionate about making a difference, you belong here.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.