Claims Adjuster Trainee - National General

National General; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 44,104 - 57,100; Full time

Job summary

National General Insurance is seeking an Auto Claims Adjuster Trainee to investigate and confirm facts of loss for auto accidents, determine coverage and liability, and negotiate settlements within authority. This in‑office role is based at our Ontario, California location and requires strong customer service and analytical skills.

Base compensation is $22.84/hr–$29.57/hr, with incentive pay where applicable.

Qualifications

• Investigate auto claims including coverage, liability and damages.
• Assess facts and determine appropriate settlement within authority.
• Understand company policies and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Handles basic investigation regarding most aspects of auto claims (coverage, liability and damages)
• Identifies customer needs and works to meet those needs using appropriate customer service skills
• Applies a basic understanding of systems and technology used within the company
• Partners to determine subrogation or fraud potential and how to handle
• Exhibits basic understanding of insurance policies written by the company, the industry, and organizational relationships within the company and department
• Begins recognizing and identifying body parts of a vehicle and other potential property damage

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Centricity

Customer Relationship Building

Customer Service

Learning Agility

Process Oriented

Results-Oriented

Time Management

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 for an auto Telephone Claims Adjuster Trainee. Candidates must be able to work in‑office at our Ontario, California location.

The Claims Inside Auto Trainee is responsible for investigating and confirming the facts of loss for automobile accidents. This role determines coverage, liability, damages and otherwise adjusts and negotiates claims within authority.

National General Insurance is currently hiring for an Auto Claims Adjuster Trainee.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles basic investigation regarding most aspects of auto claims (coverage, liability and damages)
• Identifies customer needs and works to meet those needs using appropriate customer service skills
• Applies a basic understanding of systems and technology used within the company
• Partners to determine subrogation or fraud potential and how to handle
• Exhibits basic understanding of insurance policies written by the company, the industry, and organizational relationships within the company and department
• Begins recognizing and identifying body parts of a vehicle and other potential property damage

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.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Learning Agility, Process Oriented, Results-Oriented, Time Management

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is $22.84/hr -- $29.57 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.

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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.