Property Damage Claims Adjuster

Dean Auto Collision; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Dean Auto Collision is seeking an Automotive Claims Adjuster in Providence, Rhode Island. This role focuses on evaluating auto insurance claims, negotiating settlements, and ensuring timely resolutions while adhering to company policies and industry standards.

You will review repair estimates, police reports, and other documents, negotiate settlements with policyholders and shops, and apply underwriting principles to stay within coverage limits.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills to close settlements.
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive systems and repairs.
• Experience with auto estimating, service management, and restoration is a plus.
• Solid analytical skills to assess damages and detect issues or fraud.

Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate auto claims using repair estimates, police reports, and docs.
• Negotiate settlements with policyholders, repair shops, and third parties.
• Evaluate vehicle damage and repair costs using mechanical knowledge and estimating.
• Coordinate with body shops and service providers to facilitate repairs.
• Apply underwriting principles to ensure policy coverage compliance.
• Prepare detailed claim status reports for management review.
• Maintain thorough records of all claim activities per regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance on repair processes and service writing to clients as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Mechanical knowledge

Auto estimating

Service management

Auto restoration

Analytical ability

Underwriting principles

Communication

Independent work

Industry standards

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Automotive Claims Adjuster to join our team. This role involves evaluating auto insurance claims, negotiating settlements, and ensuring efficient resolution of claims related to vehicle damages. The ideal candidate will possess strong analysis skills, automotive knowledge, and excellent communication abilities to provide exceptional service to clients while maintaining adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate auto insurance claims by reviewing repair estimates, police reports, and other relevant documentation.
• Negotiate settlements with policyholders, repair shops, and third parties to reach fair and accurate resolutions.
• Utilize mechanical knowledge and auto estimating skills to evaluate vehicle damage and determine repair costs.
• Coordinate with auto body repair shops, auto restoration specialists, and service providers to facilitate repairs and restorations.
• Apply underwriting principles to ensure claims are processed within policy coverage limits.
• Prepare detailed reports on claim status, damages, and settlement offers for management review.
• Maintain thorough records of all claim activities in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance on automotive repair processes and service writing when necessary to assist clients through the claims process.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive systems, auto body repair, and automotive repair processes.
• Experience in auto estimating, auto service management, and auto restoration is highly desirable.
• Excellent analysis skills to evaluate damages accurately and identify potential issues or fraud.
• Familiarity with underwriting principles related to auto insurance policies.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with clients, repair shops, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple claims efficiently.
• Knowledge of automotive service procedures and industry standards enhances claim evaluation accuracy.

Additional Information

This position offers an opportunity for a dedicated professional with automotive expertise to contribute significantly to our claims processing team while providing outstanding service to our clients through expert evaluation and negotiation skills.

Details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits: Flexible schedule; Paid time off

Work Location: In person