Auto Field Adjuster — Damage Estimator & Claims Specialist

Insurance Journal; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

National General is seeking an Auto Field Adjuster in the Detroit area to evaluate first- and third-party damage claims and develop comprehensive damage estimates. You will apply knowledge of policy coverage, estimating fundamentals, and regulatory requirements while guiding claims toward resolution.

You’ll negotiate settlements, document activity, and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Local to Wayne County, able to travel within the Detroit area.
• Strong analytical skills and claims experience.
• Knowledge of policy types and estimating fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Possesses strong estimating fundamentals to create or audit damages for 1st and 3rd party losses.
• Understands the content of all policy types written by the company.
• Negotiates settlements, handles settlement payments, documents activities across complex files.
• Evaluates settlement options by reviewing regulatory compliance and fair claims practices.
• Builds relationships with internal and external customers across multiple lines.

Skills

Estimating fundamentals

Policy types knowledge

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Customer relationships

Job description

National General is seeking an Auto Field Adjuster in the Detroit area to evaluate first- and third-party damage claims and develop comprehensive damage estimates. You will apply knowledge of policy coverage, estimating fundamentals, and regulatory requirements while guiding claims toward resolution.

You’ll negotiate settlements, document activity, and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers.