At a Glance
- Tasks: Support claimants through the claims process and collaborate with contractors to resolve issues.
- Company: Join Sedgwick, a leading risk and claims administration partner with a caring culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Comprehensive training and development opportunities available from day one.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Experience in claims and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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.
Be the calm voice claimants rely on to get their lives back on track.
Job Location: Midlands
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
We have a fantastic opportunity for Adjusting Executives in the Midlands region. The Claims Technician (known internally as Adjusting Executive) is a technical assistant role, designed to support the Loss Adjuster throughout the handling of the claims. You'll be the first point of contact, guiding customers through the claims process. Each day brings a new puzzle: deciphering details, recommending settlements, and collaborating with contractors to get things fixed. The role requires both empathy and initiative – clear communication helps customers feel supported, while independent thinking keeps claims moving forward.
Imagine being the calming voice after a homeowner discovers water flowing into their property following floods. You’ll explain complex details to relieved claimants and have contractors praising your organisational skills. It's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives, one steady step at a time. Whether working from home or in our bright, collaborative office, you'll be part of a supportive team. We offer comprehensive training to develop your skills, and the chance to earn a prestigious industry qualification (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' Cert CILA). It's a perfect fit for those who crave variety, enjoy problem-solving, and want to build a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment.
The skills you will have when you apply:
- Experience in a claims environment, ideally property claims.
- Excellent communication skills: You'll speak with and write to policyholders, insurers, contractors, and more. You’ll explain complex details clearly, and negotiate fair settlements for all.
- A commitment to work towards the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' Cert CILA qualification.
The skills that will be developed once working:
- Training: We will provide all the Sedgwick specific training you need to thrive in this role.
What we’ll give you for this role:
- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working from our office or your home
Health & support:
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Group Income Protection
Other benefits:
- Voluntary benefits – green car scheme, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
- Discounts on various products and services
This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry. At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day. You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.
Next steps for you: Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape.
Claims Technician - Midlands in Cardiff employer: Sedgwick
Sedgwick is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options and a competitive benefits package, including private healthcare and a personal pension scheme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally while managing impactful occupational disease claims across Northern Ireland and the UK.
