Casualty Adjuster

Shelter Insurance; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Shelter Insurance is hiring a Casualty Adjuster in Topeka, KS. Starting pay is $23.82–$33.38 per hour. The role involves investigating liability and bodily injury claims, negotiating settlements within authority, and coordinating with other adjusters. Final candidates may undergo background checks and credit checks. Apply by 09/02/2026.

The company emphasizes a broad salary range by location and a comprehensive total rewards package, with opportunities for licensing and career growth.

Qualifications

• Analytical, investigative and organizational decision-making abilities.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Strong negotiation, communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to complete on-the-job training and obtain multi-state licensing.
• Proficiency with technology and data systems.
• Efficient time management to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, evaluate and settle liability and bodily injury insurance claims.
• Perform complete liability, coverage and bodily injury investigations.
• Determine validity of claims, verify coverage, value losses and negotiate settlements within authority.
• Coordinate claims handling of multiple adjusters.
• Credit Bureau Report and criminal background check may be ordered for final candidates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Medical terminology

Licensing

Technology

Time management

Decision making

Job description

Casualty Adjuster

$23.82 - $33.38 minimum starting pay

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.

If interested, please apply by: 09/02/2026

What You Will Be Doing:

Investigate, analyze, evaluate and settle insurance claims involving liability issues and bodily injury losses. Perform complete liability, coverage, and bodily injury investigations. Determine validity of claims, verify coverage, establish value of losses and negotiate settlements within limits of authority, consistent with established procedures and legal and contractual obligations. Coordinate claims handling of multiple adjusters. Due to the duties and responsibilities of this position, a Credit Bureau Report and Criminal Background Check may be ordered on final candidates.

What We're Looking For:

• Investigative, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Superior skills in negotiation, communication and customer service
• Ability to learn through on-the-job training/training courses and obtain multi state licensing
• Strong skills in technology
• Efficient in time management to maintain schedules and deadlines
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:

• Health
• Dental
• Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
• Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave
• Vacation and Holidays
• Vitality Wellness Program "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code Flexible Scheduling And much more!

The Shelter Insurance® group of companies is a leader in the insurance industry, providing customers with exceptional insurance and financial products and services. Since opening our doors in 1946, we have become one of the most successful and financially-sound, super-regional insurance groups in the country. We provide a variety of insurance options for our customers including auto, home, life and business insurance. We exist to be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most.

At Shelter Insurance, we value, celebrate, and invest in people. With over 75 years of success, we have built a strong foundation rooted in doing the right thing and making progress that truly matters - for our employees, our customers, and our communities. Our employees are the backbone of our success, which is why we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, offering competitive benefits and meaningful opportunities for growth and development. We strive to honor our legacy, while innovating for a future full of opportunities. Shelter has a purpose driven culture that centers on: Involvement Within Our Communities Financial Strength & Stability Benefits

This is your opportunity to be a part of an incredible company with people who encourage you and will help you grow personally and professionally. We champion diversity and strive to provide opportunities. Our family-oriented culture is one that promotes inclusion and positivity. Together we have achieved the winner of the Award for Best Places to Work since 2017!

Shelter Insurance is proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected classifications.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations for any part of the selection process, we're here to help you out. Please email [e-mail].