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Entry Level Field Property Adjuster

Employer
Allstate Insurance Company
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jul 19, 2019

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Category
Claims, Entry Level
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Where good people build rewarding careers.

Think that working in the insurance field cant be exciting, rewarding and challenging? Think again. Youll help us reinvent protection and retirement to improve customers lives. Well help you make an impact with our training and mentoring offerings. Here, youll have the opportunity to expand and apply your skills in ways you never thought possible. And youll have fun doing it. Join a company of individuals with hopes, plans and passions, all using and developing our talents for good, at work and in life.

Job Description

Allstate Insurance Company has an exceptional career opportunity for an an Entry Level Field Property Adjuster in Chicago, IL!

About the Position
Under general supervision, this job is responsible for investigating, negotiating and settling moderately complex property damage and liability insurance claims. This individual travels to the loss site to conduct a thorough analysis. This individual reviews the insurance policy, evaluates damages, determines loss coverage, and authorizes payments. The individual is capable of working independently, prioritizing the individual's own responsibilities, and managing the individual's own workload.

What you will do:

  • Research and respond to complex customer communications, concerns, conflicts or issues
  • Review customer satisfaction results; participates in determining necessary personal and business unit action plans
  • Use of Xactimate in conjunction with a Bluetooth Disto Laser measuring tool
  • Notify insured of exposure over the policy limit
  • Prepare damage estimate for complex claims
  • Inspect and estimate water damage, hail damage, or smoke and fire damage in a dwelling
  • Investigate, review, determine and verify complex coverage/policy information
  • Provide coverage explanation to customer
  • Assist in file reviews and make recommendations to refer files to Home Office for escalation

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary, based on prior experience
  • Company car
  • IPad, laptop, cellphone & laser measuring tape
  • Generous Paid Time Off, 401(k) and pension
  • The freedom to work from home
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness incentives
  • Tuition reimbursement (starts day 1)
  • Monday Friday work schedule
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • You can view all Allstate benefits @ https://allstategoodlife.com

Please note that, there is a required 2-week training that will take place in Wheeling, IL

Job Qualifications

Working environment
Please note that, since this is a field service position, you will need to have a valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle. This is a demanding field position that will require you to travel within the territory as much as 75% of your working time. As a result, you must be willing to work some weekend and extended hours if necessary.

Ideal Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 2 years of property estimating experience strongly preferred or 5 years of construction or restoration experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Xactimate preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a passion for helping others
  • Strong organizational and computer skills
  • Persistence and the ability to work through and solve problems
  • Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Has and maintains all appropriate licenses and registrations for the role per state requirements

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary but thats just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.

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Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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Company

COMPANY INFORMATION The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life's uncertainties with more than 113 million proprietary policies. Allstate offers a broad array of protection products through multiple brands and diverse distribution channels, including auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass, SquareTrade and Answer Financial brands. Allstate is widely known from the slogan "You're in Good Hands with Allstate." The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America. Allstate was founded in 1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993. In 2023, Allstate was number 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies in America. WHAT WE DO We’re more than insurance agents and claims representatives. We’re individuals with hopes, plans and passions. The biggest of which is helping people live smarter, safer lives. Doing so means continuing to re-imagine how we do what we do, the impact we can make on the world, ways we can each succeed in our own careers and actions we can take as a company that are good for all. To do that, we need all kinds of people – including lawyers, accountants, building engineers, project managers, marketing professionals, human resource specialists and so many more. WHO WE ARE – INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY    We hold each other accountable to encourage and embrace our collective differences. It’s our individual characteristics, values and beliefs, along with backgrounds and experiences that give us fresh perspective and purpose. We work harder, meet customer needs more effectively, share better, and identify more innovative ideas when we are accepted for who we are by the world around us. Our success comes from a chorus of many different voices. At Allstate, every voice counts.​ In our stand against racism, we’ve been making changes within Allstate. We’ve been listening, learning and engaging in change. We are focused on improving equity for all. Allstate is committed to long-term change not only in the way we conduct our business, but also for our employees. There’s a dynamic environment waiting for you here. You’ll find people with similar interests, as well as the many who’ll help expand your horizons. We believe in the power of connections. That’s why Allstate promotes diversity through a robust network of employee resource groups. It helps connect us all and supports our unique talents. Here are some of the available resource groups that actively support our employees: Abilities Beyond Limitations & Expectations African American Working Network Allstate Asian American Network Allstate Foster and Adoption Network Allstate PRIDE Allstate Veterans Engagement Team and Supporters Allstate Women’s Information Network Entrepreneurs at Allstate Families at Allstate Matter Native American Peoples at Allstate Professional Latino Allstate Network Young Professionals Organization WHY JOIN OUR COMPANY Allstate has been protecting people from life's uncertainties since 1931. We continuously develop and improve products and services so our customers can live well protected. For employees, we offer an environment that fosters innovative thinking and collaboration - where you'll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do.  Our Benefits Allstate is dedicated to helping employees live happier and healthier lives. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, tuition assistance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life - including a generous paid time off policy.  Growth and Development We support your desire to grow and provide opportunities to learn, explore new horizons, and follow your passion in a meaningful career. From access to hundreds of learning opportunities to in-house networking and rotational work experiences, Allstate is a place where you can forge your own path and expand your personal and professional potential. 
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