Senior Loss Adjuster - Technical and Special Risks

About the role

Sedgwick is recruiting a Senior Technical and Special Risks Loss Adjuster in the UK, working from home, from one of its UK offices or on site. The role takes ownership of complex, high-value and technically demanding claims, such as major property and engineering losses, complex business interruption, cyber-related incidents, energy and infrastructure risks and other specialist exposures. It suits experienced professionals who want to lead claims with autonomy and technical authority.

Key responsibilities

• Lead investigations from first notification through to settlement, giving strategic direction and technical authority
• Work with insurers, brokers, insureds, legal advisers, engineers and forensic specialists
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating technical findings into clear guidance while controlling coverage, quantum and liability
• Manage a demanding caseload with critical timelines and high financial exposure

Required profile

• Significant experience handling complex, high-value or specialist claims in technical, engineering, property, energy, cyber or emerging risk classes
• Chartered or nearing chartered status in a relevant field (ACII, ACILA, AICLA, MRICS, ICE/CEng or ACA)
• Proven ability to engage at senior level with insurers, brokers, legal counsel, engineers and insureds, often in contentious situations
• Comfortable directing claims to timely, defensible resolution

Required skills

• Strong policy interpretation
• Assessment of complex causation, liability and quantum
• Organisation and resilience under pressure

What we offer

• Competitive senior-level salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare plan, life assurance and group income protection
• Support towards Chartered status with CILA and CPD
• Voluntary benefits including green car scheme, dental cover, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans and discounts