Field Claims Adjuster - Auto Damage

Progressive Insurance; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an auto damage claims adjuster to be the point of contact with customers, directing and deciding the repair process from start to finish. This field role includes a company car and frequent driving within the assigned area.

You'll work with body shops, negotiate repair pricing, assess liability, and document information in line with claims standards and local laws. You may report to an office occasionally and reside in the Buena Park, Anaheim, Fullerton, or La Habra, CA

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience.
• Associate's degree plus at least three years of related work experience (or Bachelor's with at least one year).
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; comply with Progressive driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle inspections, write estimates, determine total loss evaluations, and set timelines.
• Negotiate repair process with body shops.
• Document information related to the claim and decisions in line with standards and local laws.
• Evaluate and handle claim payments and settlements.
• Review and determine validity of supplement requests.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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As an auto damage claims adjuster, you’ll serve as Progressive’s point of contact with customers - directing and making decisions regarding the repair process from beginning to end. Managing your own inventory while working independently, you’ll work closely with body shops and others to negotiate repair pricing and assess liability. Ideal candidates will possess leadership and conflict management skills, along with strong attention to detail and a passion for providing excellent customer service.

This is a field position with access to a company car and frequent driving within your assigned geographical area. We assess our workload collectively, which means you may cover assignments outside your geographical area. You may also be required to report into an office occasionally.

Candidates must reside within the Buena Park, Anaheim, Fullerton, or La Habra, CA area.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle inspections, write estimates, determine total loss evaluations, and set clear expectations and timelines
• Negotiate repair process with body shops
• Document information related to the claim and make decisions consistent with claims standards and local laws
• Evaluate and handle claim payments and resolution of claims without payments
• Review and determine validity of any supplement requests

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• {OR} Associate's degree and a minimum of three years relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• {OR} Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and compliance with Progressive’s driving standards and/or policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive estimating experience

Compensation

• You'll be paid $35.29 - $43.17/hour depending on experience
• 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

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Individual will work in the field, office, body shop, network shop, or service center environment and at time be expected to lift, bend stretch, walk, crouch, twist and/or lay on floor.
• Exposure to fumes, dust and odors from chemicals/solvents typically found in body shops.
• May require prolonged repetitive use of the upper extremities.
• Must be able to move and/or lift 20 lbs.
• Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
• Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).
• Involves frequent driving.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl.
• May require long periods of sitting.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.