Claims Resolution Adjuster - Remote (PST/MST/CST)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

As a Claims Resolution Adjuster, your main focus will be investigating automobile accidents involving bodily injury. You will have the convenience of working remotely from your home while efficiently handling your responsibilities. You will assess coverage, liability, and damages while providing exceptional customer service throughout your day. Customer communication will take place through different channels, including voice calls, email, and text messages. Through the utilization of innovative platforms and tools, you will engage in negotiation processes to reach fair injury settlements with all parties involved.

The Claims Resolution Adjuster will primarily be responsible for the liability investigation and ultimate decisions, identifying injured parties beyond who is listed at FNOL (First Notice of Loss), and recognizing impactful risk potential on claim files. They will be responsible for supporting the claimant throughout the vehicle restoration process and providing feedback on the Auto process in general. The Claims Resolution Adjuster and Casualty Adjusters will work hand-in-hand throughout the claims process.

Candidates for this role must reside in either the Central (CST), Mountain (MST), or Pacific (PST) time zone. This position is not available to residents of California, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

Schedule: 8-hour shift Mon-Fri | 8:00am - 4:30pm or 9:00am - 5:30pm with potential Saturday duty rotation.

You’ll wear a few hats to fill a few roles throughout your day that all require a level of experience:

The Customer Service Expert – you’ll live into Allstate’s Claims Culture by caring, empowering, and restoring, and you will accomplish that by being compassionate, clear, and a committed partner in each Casualty claim. You lead with empathy, always.

The Investigator – you’ll confidently and independently investigate casualty (and applicable LOB (line of business)) claims by performing detailed reviews of damage and interpreting policies to determine coverage.

The Effective Communicator – you’ll use phone, emails and sometimes even video chat with customers to help them through a fast, fair, and easy claims process. You’ll also incorporate a specific approach to claim handling to offer the customer their preference of communication to efficiently discuss their claim needs and keep them updated on the claim progress.

The Negotiator – you will evaluate and negotiate claims settlements with customers, vendors, third party carriers and claimants, in accordance with all legal and business standard methodologies. With negotiations, you will incorporate tactics in handling challenging and complex situations.

The Problem Solver – you’ll utilize multiple tools to get the job done in a fast-paced environment, including estimate tools, job aids, and additional settlement platforms, all while using your sharp critical thinking skills.

The Recorder – you’ll protect the company financially by executing policies along policy agreements, and you keep a clear record of your work in a claims system that you will be trained on. You’ll accomplish this by ensuring timely and accurate documentation is completed as you work on each claim.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years Claims experience, specifically Casualty Bodily Injury claims background.
• Claims investigation and negotiation experience is preferred.
• Experience with liability investigations, investigating coverage, PD coverage, set MOI, rental and resolving liability a plus.
• Proficient communication skills, especially over the phone, to establish rapport and assess claims accurately.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate and negotiate injury claims successfully.

Remote Work:

This position is a permanent remote home-based role. Your home office does not need to be near an Allstate office, but it does need to be in the United States within one of the listed time zones above.

When you work from home full time, you’ll need:

• A dedicated workspace in your residence that is private and free from distractions.
• A minimum internet bandwidth of 50 MB down/5 MB up.
• Appropriate work surface and seating.

What will Allstate provide?

• A technology bundle that includes all equipment needed to perform your work from home (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, mouse).
• Connectivity reimbursement of $80 per month to offset some of the cost of internet.

Notice of Licensing Requirement

• As a condition of employment, your office/area may require you to obtain an adjuster and/or an appraiser license which includes passing an additional background check with the Department of Labor. If applicable, you will be required to secure license(s) within 60 days of hire.
• If required, the Hiring Manager will work with you along with the Centralized Licensing team to ensure that you are properly licensed.

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

*Candidates who have previously worked for and are seeking to be rehired at Allstate and its family of companies are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.*

Allstate Benefits

Being a part of Allstate means you receive a benefits package from Day 1 of employment. This includes time off, healthcare, retirement, and more. That is why as an Allstater, you’ll enjoy a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive pay with needed support for continuous development and career advancement.
• Flexibility in scheduling and a time off policy that helps support your work/life balance.
• Initial and ongoing training to get you proficient in your new role
• Comprehensive benefits like a 401K/pension, education reimbursement, and programs to help you balance work with the rest of your life. Visit www.allstategoodlife.com to learn more.

Please Note:

• In our virtual environment, employees are required to engage and participate on camera during online meetings and trainings
• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

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Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 20.77 - 32.67 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

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.

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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.