Catastrophe Claims Adjuster - Auto Physical Damage

Ford; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Credit Company, in conjunction with American Road Services Company, seeks an experienced Catastrophe Claims Adjuster/Field Service Manager in the Louisville, KY area. You will manage complex insurance claims, inspect vehicles, and travel extensively to dealer networks and loss sites.

The role emphasizes field-based leadership, risk assessment, and timely, accurate damage estimates using Mitchell Connect or CCC One, with significant overnight travel and a path for career growth within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience in claims adjusting and estimating.
• At least one year of experience with Mitchell Connect or CCC One.
• At least one year of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Adjuster license in home state or able to test within 90 days.
• Ability to travel 50-70% overnight.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex insurance claims in a key-pointed area, work independently, schedule vehicle inspections, and travel.
• Conduct coverage investigations for fire, theft, false pretense and floor-planned units.
• Prepare accurate damage estimates using Mitchell Connect or CCC One.
• Lead subrogation investigations, salvage disposal, and fraud investigations.
• Perform loss prevention reviews and provide dealer training.
• Be on-call for CAT/Storm losses and travel up to 50-70% as needed.

Skills

Claims adjusting

Estimating

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mitchell Connect

CCC One

Microsoft Office

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position... At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. Join us as we define tomorrow's transportation and accelerate your career potential. This position is with American Road Services Company, the insurance claims component of Ford Motor Credit Company, playing a critical role in supporting our dealer network and operations.

American Road Services Company is seeking an APD Physical Damage Catastrophe Claims Adjuster/Field Service Manager. This Field Service Manager role is a field-based position representing Ford Motor Company and its many departments to dealerships, assembly plants, ports, railroad ramps, distribution centers, body shops, lessees, and their dependents.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Catastrophe Claims Adjuster & Field Service Manager to join our team in the Louisville, KY area. This is a highly field-intensive position where you will represent Ford and its various departments. You will manage complex physical damage claims and respond to catastrophic events, requiring extensive travel.

What you'll do...

• Manage complex insurance claims in a key-pointed area, work independently, schedule appointments for vehicle inspections, and travel throughout your key-point territory.
• Conduct thorough coverage investigations, including fire, theft, false pretense claims, and coverage decisions for floor-planned units.
• Prepare accurate damage estimates using computerized estimating systems (e.g., Mitchell Connect) to establish the cost of repairs.
• Lead subrogation investigations, salvage disposal, and fraud investigations.
• Perform loss prevention reviews and provide essential dealer training activities.
• Remain on-call for CAT/Storm losses and be prepared for extensive travel away from home for extended periods of time. Interested candidates must be willing to travel overnight as required and the travel can be as much as 50-70% particularly during CAT (storm) season. Storm season is typically from March-August.

Travel Requirements

This role requires significant overnight travel, typically 50-70%, often with minimal notice. Regular travel within a multi-state territory, primarily covering Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, is expected. Additionally, you will be deployed nationwide to catastrophic loss sites, particularly during peak storm season (March-August). These deployments can involve extended periods (multiple weeks) away from home, addressing large-scale dealer inventory losses and other physical damage claims at dealerships, Ford assembly plants, and holding yards. Travel commitments can require multiple weeks on the road during severe weather periods and can last for several weeks at a time with minimal notice of where or when you would be required to travel. Long term, the company is looking for candidates that have the ability to move up through the organization (in field and/or central office management or staff positions). Career development opportunities may require relocation.

You’ll have...

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience in claims adjusting and estimating.
• At least one year of experience with computerized estimating systems (such as Mitchell Connect or CCC One) and knowledge of vehicle repair processes and procedures.
• At least one year of experience with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
• Adjuster license in home state or designated home state or the ability to test within the first 90 days.
• Ability to travel 50-70% overnight, often with short notice, including extended periods during catastrophe events.

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Catastrophe loss adjusting and travel experience with a major retail insurance carrier (e.g., State Farm, Farmers, Allstate, USAA, Geico).
• One or more state insurance adjuster and/or appraiser licenses (Arizona or Nevada).
• Technical/mechanical background (passion for mechanical restoration/repair).
• I-CAR Gold or Platinum Certifications.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes and procedures.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, re-organize, prioritize, and problem-solve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent dealer/customer service skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• 3+ years of claims adjusting and estimating experience.
• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership in Ford Truth (leadership) behavior