Arbitration Claims Representative - National General

Allstate Foundation; Illinois; Remote; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

National General, a part of The Allstate Corporation, seeks a Claims Arbitration Specialist to resolve intercompany disputes through arbitration and negotiation. You will review files, analyze liability and damages, and present persuasive submissions to achieve favorable outcomes.

This role demands strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication to manage complex claim matters and support recovery and expense objectives.

Qualifications

• Arbitration and insurance claims expertise.
• Strong written communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with subrogation and arbitration investigations.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced understanding of policies and company relationships.
• Handles investigation of advanced auto claims (coverage, liability, damages) with increased authority.
• Reviews, evaluates, and negotiates basic to moderate injury claims when applicable.
• Identifies subrogation or fraud potential and handles accordingly.
• Represents company position in arbitration forums to achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Arbitration

Insurance Claims

Written Communication

Job description

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers.

Job Description

At National General, we are committed to delivering fair and timely claim resolutions while providing exceptional service to our customers and business partners. As a Claims Arbitration Specialist, you will play a critical role in resolving intercompany claim disputes through arbitration and negotiation. You will review claim files, analyze liability and damages, prepare persuasive arbitration submissions, and represent the company's position in arbitration forums to achieve favorable outcomes.

This role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate complex claim matters. Successful candidates will leverage their claims expertise to evaluate evidence, support sound business decisions, and contribute to recovery and expense management objectives.

Use your knowledge of subrogation and arbitration claims investigation to help drive fair and strategic recoveries. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise, collaborate with experienced professionals, and see the direct impact of your work every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies advanced understanding of insurance policies written by the company, the industry, and organizational relationships within the company and department
• Handles investigation regarding all aspects of advanced auto claims (coverage, liability and damages) with the exercise discretion and independence within increased level of authority
• For claims involving injuries (if handled), learns how to review, evaluate, and negotiate basic to moderate injury claims
• Recognizes and identifies body parts of a vehicle and understanding other potential property damage
• Identifies customer needs and works to meet those needs using appropriate customer service skills
• Determines subrogation or fraud potential and how to handle
• Applies increased experience in the Adjuster II level or a rotation into a specialty position (Coverage, Investigation Specialist, Total Loss, Initial Handler, Extended Handler, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

As a requirement of employment, individuals who currently hold an active insurance license must terminate all existing appointments prior to onboarding and must not hold any outside appointments at any point during employment. Applicants seeking an adjuster role who also hold a resident producer license must formally surrender that license when instructed to by the licensing team. By proceeding with the application process, applicants acknowledge and accept these licensing requirements and agree to comply.

Skills

Arbitration, Insurance Claims, Written Communication

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is:
Consultant I: $53,500.00 - 77,800.00
Consultant II: 56,000.00 - $82,500.00
Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e. commission, bonus, etc.) if applicable for the role.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at [phone].

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.