
Bilingual Auto Desk Adjuster
Farmers Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kansas City • Kansas • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $25 - $36 per hour
About the role
- Utilizes working knowledge and skills developed through formal training to investigate, confirm coverage, determine liability, establish damages, and negotiate settlements of auto claims
- Performs in-depth investigation and analysis on losses such as multi-vehicle losses with comparative negligence
- Completes investigation by securing recorded statements of the drivers, police reports vehicle photos and estimates, and scene investigations
- Makes same-day contact with customers
- Explains the claims process to all customers
- Explains all applicable coverage benefits to the policyholder
- Confirms facts of loss
- Determines vehicle location and if drivable
- Offers vehicle repair and rental service options to customers
- Coordinates auto physical damage estimate through the proper internal method of inspection and arranges for the release of vehicles that are accruing storage fees
- Proactively investigates and determines coverage for Auto policy claims with coverage issues requiring in-depth investigation
- Maintains ownership of the claim and completes work with a limited degree of supervision
- Serves as the primary point of contact through resolution of all exposures
- Communicates and collaborates with other claim specialists to facilitate claim resolution for customers
- Provides verbal and written communication to customers to explain coverage issues and decisions
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge and application of venue laws for all states handled in the Region.
Requirements
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Effective conflict management skills
- Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to convey critical decisions and information through written letters
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; uses discretion to modify work practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Takes a broad perspective on problems and spots new, less obvious solutions
- Performs work independently with minimal supervision
- Possesses strong technical aptitude; Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Adaptable and flexible to new technology.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
investigationcoverage determinationliability assessmentdamage estimationnegotiationclaims processingmulti-vehicle loss analysisvehicle repair coordinationauto policy claims investigationvenue law knowledge
Soft Skills
customer serviceconflict managementverbal communicationwritten communicationjudgmentdecision-makingnegotiationproblem-solvingflexibilityindependence