Personal Auto Property Damage (PD) Claims Adjuster

Hankey Group External; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

FSA

401(k) plan

ESOP

Metro reimbursement

Gym access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Onward Insurance- A Knight Insurance Company in Los Angeles is seeking a Personal Auto Property Damage (PD) Claims Adjuster. The role involves managing an auto PD claim inventory, evaluating damages, and negotiating settlements with claimants and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year auto claims experience, familiarity with California liability concepts, and strong organization and communication skills; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of personal auto claims experience preferred
• Property Damage claims experience preferred
• Understanding of California auto liability fundamentals
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage claim inventory independently
• Experience with claims management systems and MS Office
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated inventory of personal auto property damage claims
• Investigate coverage, liability, and damages
• Review police reports, witness statements, photographs, and repair estimates
• Evaluate damages and establish appropriate reserves
• Negotiate settlements with claimants, repair facilities, and vendors
• Identify subrogation opportunities
• Escalate SIU concerns when appropriate
• Maintain accurate claim documentation and diary management
• Comply with California claims handling regulations and company procedures

Skills

Claims investigation

Negotiation

Documentation

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Personal Auto Property Damage (PD) Claims Adjuster

Los Angeles | Onsite/Hybrid | Claims

Onward Insurance- A Knight Insurance Company

Pay Range: $55,000- $65,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

What You'll Do as a Personal Auto Property Damage (PD) Claims Adjuster:

• Manage a dedicated inventory of personal auto property damage claims
• Investigate coverage, liability, and damages
• Review police reports, witness statements, photographs, and repair estimates
• Evaluate damages and establish appropriate reserves
• Negotiate settlements with claimants, repair facilities, and vendors
• Identify subrogation opportunities
• Escalate SIU concerns when appropriate
• Maintain accurate claim documentation and diary management
• Comply with California claims handling regulations and company procedures

Qualifications

What do we look for in our Personal Auto Property Damage (PD) Claims Adjuster?

• 1+ years of personal auto claims experience preferred
• Property Damage claims experience preferred
• Understanding of California auto liability fundamentals
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage claim inventory independently
• Experience with claims management systems and Microsoft Office
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Work Arrangement

This is a primarily in-office position located in Los Angeles. Following successful completion of training and demonstrated performance, employees may be eligible for up to one work-from-home day per week, subject to business needs and manager approval. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite the majority of the workweek.

Benefits

What do we offer?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Supplemental life insurance policies for you and your dependents
• Long term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Retirement plans: Employer match, 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Metro-link Reimbursement
• Career Path Opportunities
• Onsite Gym with group Yoga and Pilates; classes
• UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)
• Tickets at Work- Discounts on parks, museums, movie tickets and much more
• AT&T Wireless Discounts
• Midway Rent a Car- Rental car Discounts
• Dell Member Purchase Program

This is a full-cycle claims handling position, not a call-center or intake role.