Auto Damage Claims Adjuster

Progressive; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision (including 예방

Wellness & mental health programs

Paid time off

Career development & tuition support

Zusammenfassung

Progressive is looking for an auto damage claims adjuster based in New Hyde Park, NY. You will serve as the point of contact with customers, directing the repair process from start to finish and negotiating with body shops while reporting into the office occasionally.

The role emphasizes leadership, conflict management, attention to detail, and strong customer service skills. Expect field work with a company car and occasional travel beyond your area.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum four years of relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• Associate's degree plus three years of relevant experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• Bachelor's degree plus one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience

Aufgaben

• Complete vehicle inspections, write estimates, determine total loss evaluations, and set clear expectations and timelines
• Negotiate repair process with body shops
• Document information related to the claim and make decisions consistent with claims standards and local laws
• Evaluate and handle claim payments and resolution of claims without payments
• Review and determine validity of any supplement requests

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Ausbildung

Associate's degree with experience

Bachelor's degree with experience

Jobbeschreibung

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun.

As an auto damage claims adjuster, you’ll serve as Progressive’s point of contact with customers – directing and making decisions regarding the repair process from beginning to end. Managing your own inventory while working independently, you’ll work closely with body shops and others to negotiate repair pricing and assess liability. Ideal candidates will possess leadership and conflict management skills, along with strong attention to detail and a passion for providing excellent customer service.

This is a field position with access to a company car and frequent driving within your assigned geographical area. We assess our workload collectively, which means you may cover assignments outside your geographical area. You may also be required to report into an office occasionally.

Duties and responsibilities

• Complete vehicle inspections, write estimates, determine total loss evaluations, and set clear expectations and timelines
• Negotiate repair process with body shops
• Document information related to the claim and make decisions consistent with claims standards and local laws
• Evaluate and handle claim payments and resolution of claims without payments
• Review and determine validity of any supplement requests

Minimum qualifications

• A minimum of four years of relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• {OR} Associate's degree and a minimum of three years relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• {OR} Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and compliance with Progressive’s driving standards and/or policies

Compensation

• $80,200 - $98,100/year, depending on experience
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Location

• New Hyde Park, NY
• We assess our workload collectively, which means you may cover assignments outside your geographical area as well

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance

Physical requirements and working conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Individual will work in the field, office, body shop, network shop, or service center environment and at time be expected to lift, bend stretch, walk, crouch, twist and/or lay on floor.
• Exposure to fumes, dust and odors from chemicals/solvents typically found in body shops.
• Must be able to move and/or lift 20 lbs.
• Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
• Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).
• Involves frequent driving.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.