Claims Adjuster Trainee - Rutherford, NJ

VetJobs; Rutherford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision

Wellness & mental health programs

Paid time off

Parental & family leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a claims adjuster trainee in Rutherford, NJ. This hybrid role allows two in-office days chosen by local leadership and up to three remote days for a 12-month training period, with ongoing coaching and comprehensive training on property damage and insurance contracts.

Post-training, scheduling may require days like 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm based on business needs, with potential in-office preference.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or two years work experience with an associate degree.
• Schedule requires Monday–Friday with varying start times during and after training.

Responsibilities

• Determine coverage for claims.
• Determine liability for damages.
• Interview customers, claimants, and witnesses.
• Coordinate with appraisers/estimators to manage vehicle repairs.
• Negotiate with customers and other carriers and resolve claims.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School/GED

Two years work experience + associate degree

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

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

As a claims adjuster trainee, you’ll learn how to help customers get back on the road after an accident. This is not a field position, which means you’ll be building relationships with customers over the phone. In a fast-paced environment, you’ll learn how to resolve a full case load of claims efficiently while managing the claims process from start to finish. You’ll have the support of a collaborative team and ongoing coaching from leaders. We’ll also teach you the insurance stuff – providing in-depth training on property damage and insurance contracts so you can confidently and independently adjust claims.

This is a hybrid role, which means you’ll work in-office two days that are selected by local leadership and choose where you want to work the other three days, whether that’s at home or in the office, for a period of 12 months. After that period, the days you’ll be expected to report to an office for important meetings, training, and collaboration will vary based on business need. In this hybrid work environment, you’ll be supported by your leaders and tenured colleagues to develop relationships, establish connections, and share practices that are important to your development. If you prefer an in-office environment, you’re welcome to work in the office as often as you would like.

Duties & responsibilities (upon completion of training)

• Determine coverage
• Determine liability (who’s at fault for the damages)
• Interview customers, claimants, and witnesses
• Partner with appraisers/estimators to manage vehicle repairs
• Negotiate with customers and other insurance carriers and resolve claim

Minimum Education Required

• High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum qualifications

• Three years of work experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree OR
• Two years work experience and an associate degree

Schedule: During Training: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm. Starting after the fourth week, the schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Post onboarding: The schedule could be Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm, depending on business needs.

Compensation

Once you complete training (which includes passing any necessary testing requirements), your salary will be $64,500 - $69,000/year. However, during training, you will be paid an hourly rate based on your annual salary.

Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

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

City*: Rutherford

State*: New Jersey

Job_Category: Claims

Job Code: Ins Insurance

Affiliate Sponsor: Progressive

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000