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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 Catastrophe Field Property Adjuster, you will play a crucial role in inspecting properties damaged by various perils, including wind, hail, water, lightning, fire, and more. Expect to travel at least 70% of the time to perform inspections anywhere in the United States including overnight travel. Your daily tasks will include driving to properties, conducting inspections, evaluating policies and endorsements for coverage, preparing estimates in the Xactimate program, and settling claims on site with customers. This role follows a 10-day on and 4-day off schedule, with 12-hour workdays throughout the year. In instances where travel is not possible or weather conditions do not permit on-site inspections, you will handle claims remotely through the ClaimsX Video Collaboration platform.
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.
You'll wear a few hats that will 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 Property claim. You lead with empathy, always.
The Investigator – you’ll confidently and independently investigate property 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.
Auto req ID
444555BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Claims
Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Candidate must be located within 50 miles of the Dallas – Fort Worth area.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.
Must be willing to travel 70% of the time to perform inspections anywhere in the United States including overnight travel.
Ability to carry a 50-pound ladder and access up to a 6/12 pitch on a 1 or 2 story roof is required.
Strong critical thinking and technical skills to assess damages accurately and expedite claims settlements are required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service is required.
Ability to travel to customers' homes and handle claims countrywide is required.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality work is required.
Previous experience as an outside adjuster is highly desired.
Proficiency in using Xactimate or other relevant software for estimating is preferred.
This position is not available for California, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico residents.
Notice Of Licensing Requirements:
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, Designated Home State (DHS) Florida or Texas License, and/or applicable Appraiser License.
**Candidates who currently or 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. **
Skills
Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Empathy, Multitasking, Time Management, Working Independently, Xactimate
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $50,700.00 – 89,062.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
City*
Dallas
State*
Texas
Job Code
Ins Insurance
Affiliate Sponsor
AllState
Salary Range
$45,000-$60,000
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 Catastrophe Field Property Adjuster, you will play a crucial role in inspecting properties damaged by various perils, including wind, hail, water, lightning, fire, and more. Expect to travel at least 70% of the time to perform inspections anywhere in the United States including overnight travel. Your daily tasks will include driving to properties, conducting inspections, evaluating policies and endorsements for coverage, preparing estimates in the Xactimate program, and settling claims on site with customers. This role follows a 10-day on and 4-day off schedule, with 12-hour workdays throughout the year. In instances where travel is not possible or weather conditions do not permit on-site inspections, you will handle claims remotely through the ClaimsX Video Collaboration platform.
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.
You'll wear a few hats that will 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 Property claim. You lead with empathy, always.
The Investigator – you’ll confidently and independently investigate property 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.
Auto req ID
444555BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Claims
Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Candidate must be located within 50 miles of the Dallas – Fort Worth area.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.
Must be willing to travel 70% of the time to perform inspections anywhere in the United States including overnight travel.
Ability to carry a 50-pound ladder and access up to a 6/12 pitch on a 1 or 2 story roof is required.
Strong critical thinking and technical skills to assess damages accurately and expedite claims settlements are required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service is required.
Ability to travel to customers' homes and handle claims countrywide is required.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality work is required.
Previous experience as an outside adjuster is highly desired.
Proficiency in using Xactimate or other relevant software for estimating is preferred.
This position is not available for California, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico residents.
Notice Of Licensing Requirements:
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, Designated Home State (DHS) Florida or Texas License, and/or applicable Appraiser License.
**Candidates who currently or 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. **
Skills
Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Empathy, Multitasking, Time Management, Working Independently, Xactimate
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $50,700.00 – 89,062.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
City*
Dallas
State*
Texas
Job Code
Ins Insurance
Affiliate Sponsor
AllState
Salary Range
$45,000-$60,000
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000
