Personal Auto Property Damage (PD) Claims Adjuster

Westlake Services, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Employer paid life insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

Onsite Gym

Tickets at Work discounts

Wireless Discounts

Job summary

Westlake Services, LLC is seeking a Personal Auto Property Damage Claims Adjuster located in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time role involves managing personal auto claims, investigating damages, and negotiating settlements. Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and more. The position requires a majority of onsite work with potential for remote days based on performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of personal auto claims experience preferred.
• Understanding of California auto liability fundamentals.
• Ability to manage claim inventory independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated inventory of personal auto property damage claims.
• Investigate coverage, liability, and damages.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants and vendors.

Skills

Personal auto claims experience

Property Damage claims experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Personal Auto Property Damage (PD) Claims Adjuster

Job Category: Insurance Claims

Requisition Number: PERSO010572

Locations: Knight Management Company | Corp Office, 4751 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Job Type: Full‑Time, On‑site at the above location

Pay Range: $55,000‑$65,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selection and depends on geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

What You’ll Do

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Onsite Gym with group Yoga and Pilates classes
• UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)
• Tickets at Work – Discounts on parks, museums, movies and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.