Field Property Adjuster - Bridgeport, CT

MSCCN; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

National General Insurance seeks a Field Property Adjuster to investigate and evaluate homeowners claims on-site in Connecticut. You will manage the entire claim lifecycle, including supplements, ALE, contents, and settlements, while delivering exceptional customer service and clear communication with all stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will hold an active adjuster license, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and have experience in both field and desk settings.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving are essential.
• Strong case management and negotiation skills.
• Deep knowledge of homeowners insurance and claims handling.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate homeowners property claims from start to finish.
• Confirm facts of loss, determine coverage, assess damages and negotiate settlements.
• Manage full claim lifecycle including supplements, ALE, contents and personal property.
• Communicate clearly with customers, contractors and partners throughout the process.
• Apply policy understanding and provide guidance to teammates and leadership.
• Identify and suggest process improvements.

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

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unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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.

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.