Catastrophe Field Property Adjuster

Company: Allstate
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Where good people build rewarding careers. Think that working in the insurance field can’t be exciting, rewarding and challenging? Think again. You’ll help us reinvent protection and retirement to improve customers’ lives. We’ll help you make an impact with our training and mentoring offerings. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to expand and apply your skills in ways you never thought possible. And you’ll have fun doing it. Join a company of individuals with hopes, plans and passions, all using and developing our talents for good, at work and in life. Job Description Allstate Insurance has an exciting opportunity as a Catastrophe Field Property Adjuster in Seattle, WA. Allstate Insurance is changing the way the insurance industry looks and we want you to be part of our growing team! Our focus on creating extraordinary customer experiences, establishing connections through technology, and using continuous improvement is transforming how we settle insurance claims. Unexpected events are often unnerving. So, it takes someone special to put the pieces back together for our customers. This is the opportunity you’ve been looking for to truly impact someone’s life! Start your claims professional career today as a Property Outside Catastrophe Adjuster and be part of our dynamic team! A Day in the Life: Spend part of your day traveling to loss sites across the country that have been damaged by weather or other unexpected events Conduct a detailed inspection of the property and write an estimate to capture the extent of the damages When you are not in the field, use advanced video technology to collaborate with onsite vendors to identify damages and write a damage estimate from a virtual setting Review the policy and decide how coverage applies and provide the customer with a detailed explanation of both the estimate and the policy Communicate empathetically with customers and help them through their claim process in a fast, fair and easy manner Negotiate claim settlements with customers in accordance with business unit standard methodologies Flexibility to work in a variety of environments - independently, within a team, face-to-face, and virtually As a condition of employment, your office/area may require you to obtain an adjuster and/or an appraiser license. If required, the Hiring Manager will work with you along with the Centralized Licensing team to ensure that you are properly licensed. Since this is a field role, you will also need a valid driver’s license. This is a demanding field position that will require you to travel across the country as much as 75% of your working time.  You will be working 10 days on with 4 days off, as a result, you must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary. In addition, you must be able to carry and set up a 50lb. ladder and have the ability to handle claims, collaborate with vendors, and communicate with customers in a live, professional virtual setting from your home. If offered the role, you may go to one of our regional training centers for training in our state-of-the-art facility within your first two months at Allstate. You will receive ongoing support, mentoring and coaching as you develop your career. This position is not available to California, Alaska or Hawaii residents. Job Qualifications You’re a great match for this role if you: Have previous experience in construction, restoration, or claims Have prior experience using estimating software like Xactimate Value providing an effortless customer service experience Are organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Are known for clear and professional communication – both written and verbal Have a bachelor’s degree and/or prior customer service experience Being bilingual and/or having prior military experience is a plus We Offer: Competitive salary Generous Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Company-matched 401(k) and company-funded pension A culture of learning where you can expect to develop foundational skills for the future Opportunities for both personal and professional development Leadership teams that are communicative and engaged Impactful work by serving customers and the community in times of need Recognition and advancement opportunities Learn more about Allstate benefits @ https://allstategoodlife.com The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen. Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands®. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy. Learn more about life at Allstate. Connect with us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn or watch a video . Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. 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. For jobs in San Francisco, please click  "here"  for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For jobs in Los Angeles, please click  "here"  for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment

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