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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The Role:
Are you experienced in domestic and/or commercial claims and looking for a new challenge?
Do you have great attention to detail?
Would you enjoy being part of a busy, supportive team which can provide great long term career opportunities?
Is flexible work/life balance important to you?
A unique and rare opportunity has arisen for an ambitious property claims technician to join our Private Clients team as a Development Adjuster.
High Net Worth customers typically reside in luxury houses, have high value contents/valuables. The claims therefore are interesting and varied. We pride ourselves on providing a highly personal and unwavering commitment to customer care.
As a Development Adjuster, you will learn the skills of a Private Clients Adjuster, sit any relevant exams and eventually handle High Net Worth insurance claims and become a key member of the team undertaking a broad range of adjusting instructions, eventually dealing with major and complex losses and building on your experience and the complexity of claims that you handle over time.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, dynamic individual looking to forward their career and to build their reputation in a rewarding environment. The ability to build good relationships, respond positively to challenges and deliver excellent customer service are all essential requirements.
What are we looking for?
Educated to a minimum of A-level/equivalent standard is essential, a degree would be preferable
Cert CII/Cert CILA or working towards would be an advantage but is not essential
Demonstrable experience of dealing with people at all levels and a strong track record evidencing solid customer focus and service
Experience of dealing with property claims would be advantageous but is not essential
Excellent communicator – our brand relies on your ability so professionalism at all times is essential
Proficient in Excel and Word to intermediate level
Articulate yourself in a number of different ways such as verbal and written forms
Analytical with attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent organisation skills
A full UK driving licence
What can we give you in return?
Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
Company car/Car allowance
Performance based bonus
Many of our vacancies offer the opportunity to work flexibly, whether from office and/or home
Healthcare scheme
A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
Discounts on various products and services
Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
Life assurance
Group Income Protection
Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP app
Working at Sedgwick
Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.
We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check.
Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
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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.