Liability Claims Adjuster

Sedgwick

. Analyze claims on behalf of clients to determine benefits due .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in claims analysis and management, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to industry best practices. Proficient in negotiating settlements and communicating effectively with clients and claimants.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claims Management ExperienceNegotiation SkillsClaims AnalysisClient CommunicationProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Claims ProcessingInvestigative SkillsSettlement NegotiationDeadline ManagementComputer Keyboarding

Soft Skills

Clear ThinkingExcellent JudgmentTroubleshootingDiscretionStress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Claims AdjudicationJurisdiction KnowledgeExcess Carriers ReportingClient Service RequirementsAction Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze claims on behalf of clients to determine benefits due
Ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and client service requirements
Analyze and process claims through action plans to timely resolution
Investigate and gather information to determine claim exposure
Negotiate claim settlements within designated authority
Communicate claim activity and processing with claimants and clients
Report claims to excess carriers
Respond professionally and promptly to requests for directions

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
2 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred
Knowledge of all states' jurisdictions
Ability to analyze and process claims
Ability to investigate and gather information to determine claim exposure
Ability to negotiate settlements within designated authority
Ability to communicate claim activity and processing with claimants and clients
Ability to report claims to excess carriers and respond to requests for directions
Clear and conceptual thinking ability
Excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion
Ability to handle work-related stress and multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to meet deadlines
Computer keyboarding ability
Hearing, vision, and talking abilities
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a job-related MVR check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Referral incentive program
Opportunity to work in an agile environment
Career development and promotional growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Hybrid work arrangement