Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
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Have a front row seat to the human side of insurance
Location: UK wide
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: competitive + company car
We have a fantastic graduate loss adjuster opportunity across the UKAs a graduate loss adjuster, you’ll learn how to manage a caseload of either domestic or commercial claims from visiting customers at their home or business, helping them recover from loss or damage and finally settling each claim.
Imagine yourself stepping into people’s lives during some of their most unsettling moments, a burst pipe that damaged a kitchen, a fire that scorched a business premises, a roof damaged by storm. You’ll be there, the calming presence amidst the chaos, then returning to your desk at Sedgwick surrounded by your colleagues, to deliver a plan to get them back to normal.
The first year of our two-year graduate programme will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve all this. You’ll be part of a team with dedicated technical and leadership support. The programme is perfect for detail-oriented problem solvers with a passion for helping others, who crave variety and want to build a rewarding career.
Year two is an elective year with the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned in immersive training in two of our specialty products including investigations, surveying, high net worth, construction & engineering and environmental adjusting.
We’ll support you throughout with a dedicated programme manager, career mentor and investment to gain industry qualifications. The programme could be a catalyst to reach the very pinnacle of our company.
Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to participate in rotations with Sedgwick colleagues overseas.
The skills you will have when you apply:Degree in one of the following: Law, Construction, STEM, Business or Criminology. This is a graduate opportunity.
A full UK driving licence: It’s essential you can travel by car
Ability to travel: When we’re busy, we may need you to support colleagues elsewhere in the UK, and occasional programme development activity could be in any of our UK offices
Excellent communication skills: You’ll speak with and write to customers, Insurers, contractors and more, explaining complex details clearly, and negotiating fair settlements for all
Problem-solving abilities: You should be able to identify and solve problems efficiently
Time management: As an adjuster, you’ll handle multiple claims simultaneously and plan your own week so you need to be able to manage your time, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
What we’ll give you for this role:Remuneration & more
1. Competitive salary with guaranteed increases on completion of first and second years
2. Company car
3. Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
4. Investment to gain professional qualifications and study leave to support you
Health & support
5. Private healthcare plan
6. Life assurance
7. Employee assistance programme for your wellbeing
8. Group income protection
Other benefits
9. Hybrid working flexibility as you gain experience
10. Discounts on products and services
This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industryAt Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK’s most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve claims and support their customers, you’ll also join a community passionate about making a difference, where every colleague contributes to a larger mission protecting people and businesses.
Next steps for you:Think we’d be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
We are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, martial/family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
Please submit your application online. We’ll be reviewing all applications until the closing date of 31st January 2025, with successful applicants invited to online assessment and discussions before final in person interviews early April 2025.
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.