Field Claims Adjuster - Auto Damage

Progressive Insurance; Iowa (LA); Presencial; USD 67 000 - 82 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Resumo da oferta

Progressive Insurance is seeking an Auto Damage Claims Adjuster to act as the primary contact for customers, guiding repair decisions from start to finish. This field role involves managing your own inventory, coordinating with body shops, and negotiating pricing while ensuring compliance with standards and laws.

You’ll work in the field with occasional office reporting, handling inspections, estimates, and liability assessments.

Qualificações

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in insurance claims or appraisal/estimatics.
• One year of appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience if pursuing a Associates or Bachelor's path.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance, with compliance to driving standards.

Responsabilidades

• Complete vehicle inspections, write estimates, determine total loss evaluations and set timelines.
• Negotiate repair process with body shops to reach fair outcomes.
• Document information related to the claim and make decisions per standards and local laws.
• Evaluate and handle claim payments, including resolutions without payment when appropriate.
• Review and determine validity of any supplement requests.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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.

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

Compensation

• $66,800 - $81,600/year based on relevant 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.
• 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.

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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.