Experienced Field Auto Adjuster
- Employer
- Allstate Insurance Company
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Closing date
- Sep 18, 2019
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- Category
- Claims
- Job Type
- Not Specified
- Career Level
- Not Specified
Job Details
Where good people build rewarding careers.
Think that working in the insurance field can’t be exciting, rewarding and challenging? Think again. You’ll help us reinvent protection and retirement to improve customers’ lives. We’ll help you make an impact with our training and mentoring offerings. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to expand and apply your skills in ways you never thought possible. And you’ll 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
Auto accidents are usually unnerving and unique. So, it takes someone special to put the pieces back together for our customers.
This is the opportunity you’ve been looking for to truly impact someone’s life! Start your claims professional career today as a Field Auto Adjuster in the Portland, OR. Metro Area and be part of our dynamic team!
A Day in the Life:
- Communicate empathetically with customers and help them through the process in a fast, fair and easy manner.
- Confirm location and complete an assessment of customer’s vehicle including inspecting damages, taking photos, locating parts, and writing estimate.
- Utilizing the latest technologies, virtually handle claims from your home office.
- Provide copy of estimate to customer and / or to the repair facility and issue payment for damages if warranted
- Upload photos and estimate and document file with notes regarding decision-making process
- As needed, evaluate the total loss value of a non-repairable vehicle for customers, assess salvage value, and settle total loss
- Negotiate claim settlements with customers in accordance with business unit standard methodologies.
- Use data and analytics to tell a story and influence decision making
- Flexibility to work in a variety of environments - independently, within a team, face-to-face, and virtually.
As a condition of employment, your office/area may require you to obtain an adjuster and/or an appraiser license. If required, the Hiring Manager will work with you along with the Centralized Licensing team to ensure that you are properly licensed
Since this is a field role, you will also need a driver’s license and 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.
If offered the role, you may go to one of our regional training centers for training in our state of the art facility within your first two months at Allstate. You will work with other Allstate employees to learn standard processes, answer any questions you have and make career connections.
Job Qualifications
You’re a great Match for this Role if:
- You have four or more years of estimating experience
- You have prior experience using an auto estimating program such as: CCC One, Audatex, or Mitchell
- You enjoy the ability to work independently starting your day from home, and traveling to various locations to restore peoples’ lives’ through outstanding customer service
- View problems and setbacks as opportunities for improvement and look forward to coming up with creative solutions
- You’re an empathic, upbeat and friendly self-starter
- You’re excited about solving problems and coming up with creative solutions
- You’re organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- You’re known for clear and professional communication – both written and verbal
- Being bilingual and/or having prior military experience is a plus
We Offer:
- Company Vehicle (vehicle dependent on mileage and area of coverage)
- Company provided laptop and smart phone
- A culture of learning where you can expect to develop foundational skills for the future
- Opportunities for both personal and professional development
- Leadership teams that are communicative and understanding
- Impactful work by serving customers and the community in times of need
- A culture in which you dress for your day
- Recognition and advancement opportunities
- Paid Time Off, 401(k) and pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Learn more about Allstate benefits @ https://allstategoodlife.com
Competencies
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Adaptability
Innovation
Planning and Organizing
Communication
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 that’s 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, 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.
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Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
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- Website
- https://www.allstate.com/
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