Graduate Loss Adjuster
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: UK wide
Salary: A GBP Competitive
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. Its an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. Its 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 organisations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if youre someone who cares, theres a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
The Role : Graduate Loss Adjuster:
As a graduate loss adjuster, youll learn how to manage a caseload of either domestic or commercial claims from visiting customers at their home or business, to helping them recover from loss or damage and finally settling each claim.
Imagine yourself stepping into peoples lives during some of their most unsettling moments, a burst pipe that damaged a kitchen, a fire that scorched business premises or a roof damaged by storm. Youll 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. Youll 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 everything youve learned in immersive training in two of our specialty products including investigations, surveying, high net worth, construction and engineering and environmental adjusting.
Well 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.
Required for this role : Graduate Loss Adjuster:
* Degree in one of the following: Law, Construction, STEM, Business or Criminology. This is a graduate opportunity.
* A full UK driving licence: Its essential you can travel by car.
* Ability to travel: When were 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: Youll 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, youll handle multiple claims simultaneously and plan your own week so you need to be able to manage your time, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits:
Remuneration and more
* Competitive salary with guaranteed increases on completion of first and second years.
* Company car.
* Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Investment to gain professional qualifications and study leave to support you.
Health and support
* Private healthcare plan.
* Life assurance.
* Employee assistance programme for your wellbeing.
* Group income protection.
Other benefits
* Hybrid working flexibility as you gain experience.
* Discounts on products and servi