Field Auto Adjuster – Charleston, SC

Summary

A day in the life of the Field Auto Damage Adjuster, and what it takes to do the job!

As a Field Auto Adjuster, you will play a crucial role in our Auto claims handling process by writing estimates directly at customer homes, repair shops, or tow yards. Your job will involve a variety of customer/shop interactions, including face-to-face, virtual, and written communication, as you assess and finalize estimates. With a diverse range of workstreams, including repairable estimates, total loss assessments, and virtual inspections, you will enjoy a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Key Responsibilities

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 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. 

Work Location

• This position is a field-based role.  To be eligible for this role, you must be located in the following locations: Charleston, SC
• This position is eligible for a monthly internet stipend of $80 to offset the costs of internet expenses

Company Car

Based on our Company Car Guidelines, this role may qualify for a company car. Our leadership team determines this based on annual work mileage for this location. You may be required to use your personal vehicle until these guidelines are met. We offer mileage reimbursements for personal vehicle usage during work.”

   “Please note, you may be required to attend 1-week of training that will take place in Wheeling, IL.”

Preferred Qualifications

• You have 18 months+ experience in auto Collision estimating using CCC or Mitchell.
• You have a High School Diploma or a GED
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to write precise and comprehensive estimates.
• Comfortable with utilizing technology and various platforms for claims processing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as part of the job requirements.

Notice of Licensing Requirement

• As a condition of employment, you may be expected to obtain an adjuster’s license in multiple markets
• All required licenses will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire
• You must maintain all licensing required for your role. This includes any continuing education and/or other state-affiliated requirements for licensing renewal
• This role offers a sign on bonus of $1,000 if you have an active appraiser license or active adjuster license in TX, FL, or your resident state (current employees and candidates who have previously worked for and are seeking to be rehired at Allstate and its family of companies are not eligible for this sign-on bonus)

Benefits

Allstate cares about you and your wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes pay, benefits, and programs to help you balance work with the rest of your life. You can choose whatever benefits are most important you. Here are some of our offerings: 

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Allstate pension plan and 401(k) savings plan
• Ayco financial coaching 
• Spring Health mental and emotional wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption reimbursement 
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Wellness incentives

Notes:

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

This position is not available for residents of California, Alaska, and Hawaii.