Field Property Claims Adjuster - New Jersey

Allstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Home office connectivity reimbursement

Job summary

National General, part of The Allstate Corporation, seeks a Field Property Claims Adjuster to manage homeowners and property losses across an assigned territory. You will perform field inspections and virtual assessments, using Xactimate to estimate damages and coordinate settlements with customers and partners.

You’ll enjoy autonomy in routing, a company vehicle, and opportunities to advance as you handle a diverse portfolio of claims while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of policy types written by the company.
• Strong estimating fundamentals for first-party homeowners losses with complexity.
• Builds mastered relationships with internal and external customers across multiple lines.
• Evaluates settlement options by reviewing regulatory compliance and fair claims practices.
• Negotiates settlements and documents all activities across complex files.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections and virtual claim handling within assigned territory.
• Uses Xactimate to evaluate damages for weather, water, wind and other property losses.
• Communicates with customers and involved parties to reach timely claim outcomes.
• Maintains documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with leadership, contractors, vendors and customers to manage workload.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Estimation fundamentals

Relationship building

Settlement negotiation

Documentation

Communication

Customer service

Insurance claims

Property claims

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

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 Claims Adjuster with National General, you’ll play an important role in helping customers navigate the claims process following a loss. You’ll manage claims from initial investigation through resolution, conducting field inspections, evaluating damages, reviewing applicable coverage, developing repair estimates, and working with customers and other involved parties to reach timely and accurate claim outcomes. This role combines independent field work, critical thinking, technical expertise, and strong customer service. You’ll manage an assigned territory and workload while documenting claim activity, communicating throughout the claims process, and making sound decisions in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

This role combines field inspections with virtual claim handling, requiring flexibility to assess losses in person and through virtual inspection technology. Using tools such as Xactimate, you'll evaluate damages related to weather, water, wind, and other property losses while providing a seamless customer experience.

You'll work independently while collaborating closely with your leadership team, peers, contractors, vendors, and customers. A company vehicle is provided for this designated field territory. The role offers significant autonomy, allowing you to manage your own schedule and daily routing while maintaining customer commitments and business expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Possesses a deep understanding of the content of all policy types written by the company
• Possesses strong estimating fundamentals in order to create or audit estimates of damages on first party homeowner losses with complexity
• Builds mastered relationships with both internal and external customers across multiple lines
• Evaluates settlement alternatives by reviewing regulatory compliance and fair claims practices and makes decisions on best option
• Negotiates settlements, makes settlement payments and documents all activities in the most complex of files across multiple lines

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, Designated Home State (DHS) Florida or Texas License, and/or applicable Appraiser License.

*Current employees or candidates who have previously worked for Allstate, including its family of companies, are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.*

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

Skills

• Business Case Analyses
• Case Management
• Claims Administration
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Insurance Claims
• Property Claims
• Quality Management
• Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Xactimate

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is:

• Field Property Adjuster Cons I: $56,000.00 - 82,500.00/salary
• Field Property Adjuster Cons II: $60,000.00 - 87,400.00/salary
• Field Property Adjuster Sr Cons I: $68,500.00 - $104,100.00/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.

Joining our team

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.

Non-Discrimination Statement

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.

National General Holdings Corp.

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.

Companies & 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 .

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.