Casualty Adjuster
Job Summary
As a UM/UIM Represented Adjuster at Allstate, you will investigate automobile accidents resulting in property damage and/or bodily injury involving attorneys. Operating remotely, you will assess coverage, liability, and damages while negotiating fair injury settlements. This position requires residing in the Mountain or Central Time Zone and handling claims across specific states.
Responsibilities
- Investigate automobile accidents involving property damage and bodily injury
- Assess coverage, liability, and damages through customer and attorney communication
- Negotiate fair injury settlements using innovative platforms and tools
- Document claims accurately and timely in the designated system
Required Skills
- 2+ years handling Represented Bodily Injury claims
- Proficient phone and written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Time management and independent remote work capability
Job Details
Job Description
As a UM/UIM Represented Adjuster, your main focus will be investigating automobile accidents involving single or multiple vehicles, which result in property damage and/or bodily injury with attorney involved. You will have the convenience of working remotely from your home while efficiently handling your responsibilities. You will assess coverage, liability, and damages while providing exceptional customer service throughout your day. Customer and attorney communication will take place through different channels, including voice calls, email, and text messages. Through the utilization of innovative platforms and tools, you will engage in negotiation processes to reach fair injury settlements with all parties involved.
This position is for our Moderate/Severe/Complex Represented Casualty team with a focus on handling UM/UIM claims in the states of CO/MT/NE/IA/MT/ND/SD/KS/WY/UT.
Must reside in Mountain or Central Time Zone
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience handling Represented Bodily Injury claims
- Uninsured/Underinsured Bodily Injury Claim handling experience
- Proficient communication skills, especially over the phone, to establish rapport and assess claims accurately.
- Ability to work independently and remotely, while managing time efficiently
- Familiarity with insurance policies, coverage, and liability determination
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate and negotiate injury claims successfully
- Knowledge of innovative tools and platforms for effective claims evaluation
You'll wear a few hats to fill a few roles throughout your day that all require a level of experience:
- The Customer Service Expert - you'll live into Allstate's Claims Culture by caring, empowering, and restoring, and you will accomplish that by being compassionate, clear, and a committed partner in each Casualty claim. You lead with empathy, always.
- The Investigator - you'll confidently and independently investigate casualty (and applicable LOB (line of business)) claims by performing detailed reviews of damage and interpreting policies to determine coverage.
- The Effective Communicator - you'll use phone, emails and sometimes even video chat with customers to help them through a fast, fair, and easy claims process. You'll also incorporate a specific approach to claim handling to offer the customer their preference of communication to efficiently discuss their claim needs and keep them updated on the claim progress.
- The Negotiator - you will evaluate and negotiate claims settlements with customers, vendors, third party carriers and claimants, in accordance with all legal and business standard methodologies. With negotiations, you will incorporate tactics in handling challenging and complex situations.
- The Problem Solver - you'll utilize multiple tools to get the job done in a fast-paced environment, including estimate tools, job aids, and additional settlement platforms, all while using your sharp critical thinking skills.
- The Recorder - you'll protect the company financially by executing policies along policy agreements, and you keep a clear record of your work in a claims system that you will be trained on. You'll accomplish this by ensuring timely and accurate documentation is completed as you work on each claim.
Remote Home-Based Work
This position is a permanent remote home-based role. Your home office does not need to be near an Allstate office, but it does need to be in the United States. This position is not available for California, Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico residents.
Schedule: Mon-Fri | 8am-4:30pm MST
Schedule: Mon-Fri | 9am - 5:30pm CST
When you work from home full time, you'll need:
- A home office - a dedicated workspace in your residence that is private and free from distractions.
- A minimum internet bandwidth of 50 MB down/5 MB up.
- Appropriate work surface and seating.
What will Allstate provide?
- A technology bundle that includes all equipment needed to perform your work from home (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, mouse).
- Connectivity reimbursement of $80 per month to off set some of the cost of internet.
Notice of Licensing Requirement:
As a condition of employment, your office/area may require you to obtain an adjuster and/or an appraiser license. If applicable, you will be required to secure license(s) within 60 days of hire.
If required, the Hiring Manager will work with you along with the Centralized Licensing team to ensure that you are properly licensed.
Allstate Benefits
Being a part of Allstate means you receive a benefits package from Day 1 of employment. This includes time off, healthcare, retirement, and more. That is why as an Allstater, you'll enjoy a Total Rewards package that includes:
- Competitive pay with needed support for continuous development and career advancement.
- Flexibility in scheduling and a time off policy that helps support your work/life balance.
- Initial and ongoing training to get you proficient in your new role.
- Comprehensive benefits like a 401K/pension, education reimbursement, and programs to help you balance work with the rest of your life.