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Great Place to Work® Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® Forbes Best-in-State Employer Casualty Loss Adjuster **Role** Casualty Loss Adjuster **Location** Leinster (Dublin) **Reporting** Regional Manager **Key Roles** This position is within the Casualty and will include the investigation and negotiation of a portfolio of liability damage and injury claims and other claims related activities. **Specific Role and Responsibilities** + Proactive end to end management of a portfolio of 150-165 casualty and files with specific closure and quality targets + Early Settlement of claims + Work with Solicitors on litigated files and pro-actively manage a litigation claims portfolio + Liaising with Policyholders, Brokers and Insurers on Accounts + Provide an excellent customer service to our clients + Work as part of a team, liaising with external field adjusters and other areas of the business + Represent the business in a professional and positive manner at all times + Maintain a positive attitude when faced with challenging circumstances and changing business needs + Be flexible with time and willing to get involved in other areas of the business as requested by management, including travelling to other locations if necessary + Assist with mentoring, training and support of other members of the team + To develop and maximise opportunities in order to promote the business + Support the development and implementation of the Liability strategy to enable the delivery of overall business targets. + Management of key Client accounts + Demonstrate comprehensive ability to produce quality, professional technical reports. **Qualifications/skills** + Minimum competency requirements accredited, CIP Qualification. Progress towards MDI and /or Legal Qualification desirable. + Minimum of 3 years’ experience handling/investigating liability claims + Full, clean driving licence + Injury claims handling experience, negotiation and administration skills highly desirable + Decision making skills and sound numeric skills required + High level interpersonal and communication (verbal/written) skills + Experience working in a pressurised environment with tight deadlines + Demonstrable history of claims management and negotiation with external parties + Target driven, results focused. + Can manage their claims workload within agreed client specific and compliant timelines. + Demonstrates an ability to problem solve, is solutions focused. + Can communicate effectively using a variety of different channels and can control and steer a conversation effectively. + Understands the stages of the negotiation process and can use them effectively **Preferred Skills and Experience** A clear understanding of injury case reserving, valuing quantum and settlement/negotiation tactics within the Irish jurisdiction. Comprehensive understanding of the IRB and new Mediation process. Proficient understanding of the litigation process. Demonstrate experience in early settlement of injury claims, direct contact with Plaintiff’s Solicitors and involvement in settlement meetings for complex personal injury claims. The ideal candidate must be a Team Player with a positive attitude and have the following skills and attributes: + Technical proficiency in relevant legislation/ acts / case law to assist liability determination + Detailed understanding of processing of liability claims and ability to assist team members + Highly motivated, proactive and with excellent influential skills to influence both internally and externally + Demonstrate impartiality and a sense of fairness + Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and + Possess a high level of organisational skills and problem solving ability + Show tact, sympathy and patience + Excellent understanding of the business strategy and able to promote the business to customers (insurer, intermediary and end customer / policy holder) + Customer orientated and displays a willingness to meet and understand customer’s needs + Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy. + Possess excellent negotiating skills + A full understanding of market agreements / developments and quantum + Ability to initiate new process improvements + Have a “can do’ attitude and demonstrate a desire to deliver performance excellence. + Have proven team-working skills and the ability to see the "big picture" + Possess an ability to maintain focus, control and positivity under pressure Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. **Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts** Sedgwick 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. 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