Back to results

ADJUSTER TRAINEE - Co-Op Student

  • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type
Full-time
Apply by
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

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.

ADJUSTER TRAINEE - Co-Op Student

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To perform in a support role as defined by the sponsoring department management; to complete non-complex projects assigned; network with apprentices and Sedgwick colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Completes assigned non-complex projects as defined by the sponsoring department management.
  • Shadows experts who investigate and assemble facts from an insurance perspective.
  • Learns from business line leaders/experts to gain understanding of the insurance and engineering processes in office and in the field.
  • Assists with projects, observe meetings and inspections.
  • Trains on insurance coverages and principles, which may include analysis of loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
  • Participates in formalized training on the insurance industry, systems, report writing, and presentation planning and skills in order that they can be ready for the final report presentation.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

  • Currently enrolled or recently graduated in a diploma or degree program and in good standing at an accredited college or university is required.
  • Business, insurance, accounting, or engineering programs are preferred.
  • Ability to obtain applicable Adjuster Licensing

Experience

  • Prior work-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Basic knowledge of insurance, claims or business management
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products and Excel, PowerPoint
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Compensation Information:

Hourly: $18.00 per hour CAD

This position is full-time, and compensation is hourly.

Job type: We are currently hiring for this position

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Sedgwick is committed to transparent and equitable pay practices.

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. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Where applicable, Sedgwick uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. These tools are subject to periodic review.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Colleague Resources if you require accommodation.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Complete assigned non-complex projects and support the sponsoring department while shadowing experts who investigate and assemble insurance-related facts. Learn insurance and engineering processes, assist with projects and inspections, and participate in training on insurance principles, systems, report writing, and presentations.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a diploma or degree program at an accredited college or university and be in good standing; business, insurance, accounting, or engineering studies are preferred. Prior related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, along with basic insurance, claims, or business knowledge, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to obtain applicable adjuster licensing.

Skills

  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Claims Knowledge
  • Business Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpretive Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Teamwork
  • Report Writing

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Insurance
  • Claims
  • Adjuster Licensing
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Loss Experience
  • Risk Analysis
  • Financial Conditions
  • Physical Risk Characteristics
  • Insurance Industry
  • Engineering Processes
  • Investigations
  • Fact Gathering
  • Inspections
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Report Writing
  • Presentation Planning
  • Quality Programs

Report this job