Field Property Adjuster

National General Management Corp; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing sign-on bonus

Sign-on bonus $1,000 Licensing

Job summary

National General Holdings Corp. is seeking a Field Property Adjuster to investigate and evaluate homeowners claims from start to finish within the Southbury/Bridgeport CT area and surrounding regions.

The role requires proficiency in Xactimate, strong claims handling, and the ability to manage supplements and ALE while maintaining excellent customer service. Applicants should have an active adjuster license or reciprocity, a proactive approach, and experience in field and desk settings.

Qualifications

• Experience handling homeowners property claims from start to finish is required.
• Strong knowledge of Xactimate and claim lifecycle is preferred.
• Licensing requirements or reciprocity in applicable states is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and evaluates homeowners property claims from start to finish.
• Confirms facts of loss, determines coverage, assesses damages, and negotiates settlements.
• Manages supplements, ALE, contents, and full claim ownership; documents all activities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Case Management

Homeowners Insurance

Negotiation

Xactimate

Relationship Building

Job description

About National General

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

As a Field Property Adjuster, you will investigate and evaluate homeowners property claims from start to finish. You will confirm the facts of loss, determine coverage, assess damages, and negotiate settlements within your assigned authority. In this role, you will manage the entire claim lifecycle, including supplements, Additional Living Expense (ALE) claims, contents, and personal property losses. You will work closely with customers, contractors, and other partners to ensure claims are handled accurately and efficiently.

A key part of this position is delivering excellent customer service through clear, timely communication, keeping customers informed and supported throughout the claims process. We are seeking an experienced Field Property Adjuster located near Southbury/ Bridgeport CT and surrounding areas or within a 1 hour radius. With proficiency in Xactimate and a strong foundation in claims handling, including supplements, ALE, contents and full claim ownership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, a proactive approach, excellent customer service, and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment. Experience handling claims in both field and desk settings is strongly preferred. Holds an active adjuster license or possess a license that qualifies for reciprocity in the applicable states is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibits mastery estimating fundamentals in order to create estimates of damages on the most complex 1st party homeowner losses of all severities
• Builds mastered relationships with both internal and external customers
• Interprets regulatory compliance and fair claims practices
• Negotiates settlements, makes settlement payments and documents all activities in the most complex of files
• Applies mastered content in interpretations of all policy types written by the company and assists leadership in formal and ad hoc training
• Recommends process improvements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Sign On Bonus

You may be eligible for a $1,000 Licensing Sign on Bonus if you have the applicable active licenses needed for this role. This could include Home Resident Property & Casualty License, Designation. People who have previously worked for Allstate, including its family of companies, are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Case Management, Homeowners Insurance, Negotiation, Performance Management (PM), Property Claims, Quality Management, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Xactimate

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is: Field Property Adjuster Cons II: $56,000.00 - 82,500.00/salary Field Property Adjuster Sr Cons I: $65,600.00 - 98,200.00/salary Field Property Adjuster Sr Cons II: $65,600.00 - 98,200.00/salary Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Total compensation for this role may include additional components, such as incentive pay (for example, commission or bonus), if applicable.

Licensing Requirements

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.

Our Commitment

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.

Legal Compliance

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.

Equal Opportunity

It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

Company Overview

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.

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.

At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day. Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work. Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do. Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products. We want every professional connected to Allstate to be committed to giving our customers the best and that means finding the best talent.