Attorney-Represented Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster - PST/MST (Remote)

Allstate; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 24,796 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Monitors provided

Connectivity reimbursement

Home-office setup

Job summary

National General Insurance is hiring an experienced Bodily Injury Adjuster to manage auto and homeowners liability claims in the Pacific time zone states. The role requires 8am–5pm Pacific time hours and strong analytical and negotiation skills to assess coverage, liability, and damages.

The ideal candidate will handle investigations, determine subrogation potential, and work with departments to achieve favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience handling bodily injury claims and auto/homeowners liability claims.
• Ability to investigate, evaluate coverage, liability and damages.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle investigation of bodily injury claims with discretion and growing authority.
• Apply understanding of company policies and industry standards.
• Determine subrogation or fraud potential and coordinate with related teams.
• Meet customer needs using effective service skills.
• Identify body parts and property damage for claims.

Skills

Bodily Injury

Case Management

Communication

Time Management

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Negotiation

Insurance Policies

Claims Investigations

Customer Service

Tools

Word

Outlook

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

National General Insurance is currently hiring an experience Bodily Injury Adjuster. The ideal candidate will be based in one of the following Pacific time zone states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, and possess experience in handling homeowner, commercial, or auto liability claims. Candidates must be able to work 8am--5pm Pacific time zone hours. Litigation experience may be necessary for this role.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage and negotiate claims. Responsible for investigating and confirming the facts of loss for basic to advanced automobile accidents. Determines coverage, liability, damages and otherwise adjusts and negotiates claims within limit of authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles investigation regarding all aspects of bodily injury claims (coverage, damages, subrogation, litigation) with the exercise of discretion and independence within increased level of authority.
• Applies intermediate understanding of insurance policies written by the company, the industry, and organizational relationships within the company and department.
• Determines subrogation or fraud potential and how to handle.
• Identifies customer needs and works to meet those needs using appropriate customer service skills.
• Recognizes and identifies body parts of a vehicle and understanding of other potential property damage.
• For claims involving fraud or subrogation, partners with assigned reps from those areas to achieve best outcome.
• 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.

Functional Skills

• Customer service orientation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills from a global case management and pending perspective (vs. transactional).
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills; ability to detect differences and issue recognition from multiple sources.
• Proficient in Word and Outlook.

Skills

Auto Insurance Claims, Bodily Injury Claims, Case Management, Casualty Insurance, Claims Resolution, Claims Review, Communication, Customer Service, Insurance Claims Investigations, Insurance Policies, Negotiation, Time Management

Compensation

Pay Transparency:

Base compensation offered for this role is:

• Adjuster Analyst III: $21.20 -- $34.69/hr
• Adjuster Consultant I: $26.49 -- $40.99/hr
• Adjuster Consultant II: $28.03 -- $43.70/hr
• Adjuster Sr Consultant I: $35.82 -- $50.24/hr

And 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.

It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

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.