Sedgwick: Strategic Hiring
Sedgwick released its 2026 Claims Administration Intelligence Report highlighting rising claims severity across Europe and UK, with critical insights on AI/automation integration in claims handling. Report emphasizes need for human-AI collaboration in complex claims and identifies operational risks from AI bias.
Source: FinTech Global
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Hiring for: Chief Data Officer/VP AI Ethics (to address AI bias risks), technical claims specialists with AI/automation expertise, senior claims adjusters with complex high-value claims experience, risk management professionals, regulatory/compliance roles, and customer experience leaders (77% of co
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