Sedgwick
Fixed Term Desktop Adjuster - 6 months
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About Sedgwick
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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- Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
- Certified as a Great Place to Work®
- Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
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Fixed Term Desktop Adjuster - 6 months
Desktop Adjuster - Natural Hazards | Christchurch - 6-month Contract
Company Overview
Sedgwick is a global company based in the insurance industry, committed to our core values, Caring Counts philosophy, diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility.
Role Description
Do you enjoy helping people and making a difference during challenging times? If you have experience in insurance, claims, customer service or case management and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you.
We are currently looking for a Desktop Adjuster to join our Christchurch team supporting Natural Hazards claims. This is an exciting and rewarding position, where you will manage claims from initial assessment through to settlement, working closely with customers, insurers, suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver fair and timely outcomes.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaising with customers who have suffered a loss and need support through the claims process
- Reviewing claim documentation and assessing claim information
- Managing and progressing a portfolio of natural hazards claims
- Communicating with insurer, broker and supplier partners
- Delivering excellent customer service and regular claim updates
- Maintaining accurate claim records and reporting
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Insurance industry experience or experience in a similar role
- Strong customer service skills and a passion for helping people
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good computer and administrative skills
- A flexible approach to supporting customer and business needs
Suitable Experience
This role would suit those with experience in:
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- Insurance claims handling or loss adjusting
- Property claims.
- Natural hazards or catastrophe claims
- Customer service, case management or claims administration
- Coordinating multiple stakeholders and delivering customer-focused outcomes
Benefits of Working for Us
- Our core role involves making a difference in people's lives
- Competitive salary
- Great team culture with opportunities for further career development
- A supportive environment where you can learn and grow
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Additional Notes
This is a varied and interesting role and on-the-job training will be provided. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive team and 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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