Graduate Loss Adjuster 2023

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.

It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s 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 organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

Who we are

For a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick`s talented team of 32,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions, specialising in claims management and loss adjusting services.

Our people are as diverse as our products and services and as varied as our clients. We believe that individuals from different backgrounds encourage a challenging team environment, a creative approach to problem solving and an interesting working environment.

At Sedgwick we pride ourselves on our professionalism and expertise, delivering a first-class service which is highly rated by our clients. Don`t just take our word for it; as regular winners at the British Insurance Awards, we know what good looks like.

Our credentials depend on the strength and capability of our people and we take great care in making sure that our people are empowered and encouraged to fulfil their potential. Personal accountability, a strong customer ethos and a pride in what we do are at the heart of what we expect from our people.

In return we offer great development, a friendly & caring environment, competitive remuneration package and, as a global business, the opportunity to experience other territories by undertaking overseas secondments.

The Role

We are now starting the recruitment process for our September 2023 intake. Throughout our two-year graduate programme you`ll be working across our diverse UK commercial business, gaining valuable exposure in a wide variety of fascinating disciplines which are led and staffed by expert practitioners in each field:

• Commercial property claims
• Subsidence
• Cyber and Technology
• Liability/Casualty
• Counter Fraud Investigations
• Marine
• Engineering
• Building surveying
• Construction
• Media & Entertainment

The programme will allow an understanding of the work within each part of our Commercial Claims Services business. Graduates may find, supported by their mentors and with review by Unit leaders, they are better suited to a particular area.

The initial 12 months will focus on all our specialist fields. This first year will be followed by an elective year of immersive training in two disciplines, to be selected on the basis of capability, decided between the trainee and Programme Leader/Mentor.

After the initial 12 months, graduates will join our Corporate Personal Development framework, ‘Pathfinder’. Pathfinder will continue your chosen development path in a structured and comprehensive manner, allowing you to take control and full advantage of career opportunities. Our commitment to your continuous development is absolute.

If you want an opportunity that will offer you ‘Best in Class’ career development, then we look forward to hearing from you.

From day one, you`ll be supported, encouraged, and listened to. You`ll take ownership of dynamic projects and enjoy on-the-job training and workshops to develop your skills. You`ll also have the chance to help shape the scheme and, by doing so, your future.

You’ll also be supported in studying for professional qualifications with a view to achieving chartered status in your chosen field.

This programme could be a catalyst to the very pinnacle of our company.

Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to participate in rotations with Sedgwick colleagues overseas.

What we're looking for

• Degree in one of the following areas: Law, Construction, STEM, Business or Counter Fraud
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to relocate to any of our UK sites
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Excel and Word to intermediate level
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Above all, you’ll have a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

What will you get for this role?

• Company car or allowance
• Competitive salary
• Healthcare scheme
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays & volunteering day to support your local community
• Discounts on various products and services
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP apps

Additional Information

Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others.

We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.

We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check.

Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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.