Provide prompt, courteous and high-quality customer service to all policyholders and claimants by answering customer calls and resolving customer requests
Gather necessary information from customers to successfully adjudicate the claim and explain policy, coverage, and appropriate course of action
Manage an inventory of claims, establish initial reserves for all potential exposures, and adjust as appropriate throughout the claim
Coordinate with our salvage vendor partners for the movement of damaged vehicles and assist with rental reimbursement
Recognize recovery opportunities in regards to subrogation and salvage, as well as total loss
Ensure compliance with specific state regulations, policy provisions, and standard operating procedures
Negotiating and communicating all total loss settlements per company and state guidelines within approved payment authority
Provide input for continuous development of claims guidelines, best practices, and process improvements
Oversee and direct outside investigative service providers and work closely with the client and client counsel and investigative services to resolve the claim
Engage in learning opportunities to build knowledge of personal lines claims, court decisions impacting the claims function, current guidelines in claims function, and policy changes and modifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (lack of one should not stop you from applying if you possess all the other qualifications)
Minimum of 3 years of experience on point and concentrated in transportation claims adjusting, ideally with:
Total Loss adjusting experience
First-party Comp and Collision
Third-party Property Damage Liability
Active adjuster license required: resident state license if available, otherwise a Designated Home State (DHS) license
Willing to obtain all licenses within 60 days, including completing state required testing
Knowledge of state regulations, policy provisions, and standard operating procedures
Commercial experience preferred
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex data and make sound decisions based on established guidelines, policies, and procedures
Curious and motivated by problem solving and questioning the status quo
Desire to engage in learning opportunities and continuous professional development
Willingness to travel for client and claims needs
Benefits
Generous health-insurance package with nationwide coverage, vision, & dental
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Competitive PTO policy – we want our employees fresh, healthy, happy, and energized!
Generous family leave policy
Work from anywhere to facilitate your work life balance
Apple laptop, large second monitor, and other quality-of-life equipment you may want. Technology is something that should make your life easier, not harder!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
claims adjustingtotal loss adjustingfirst-party comp and collisionthird-party property damage liabilitydata analysisnegotiationcomplianceprocess improvementcustomer serviceinventory management
Soft skills
problem solvingcuriositymotivationcommunicationdecision makinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilitycontinuous learningleadership
Certifications
adjuster licenseDesignated Home State (DHS) license