Catastrophe Field Property Adjuster Job at Allstate Insurance Company, Illinois City, IL

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  • Allstate Insurance Company
  • Illinois City, IL

Job Description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from lifes 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. Visit to learn more.

You'll wear a few hats that will require a level of experience:

  • The Customer Service Expert youll live into Allstates Claims Culture by caring, empowering, and restoring, and you will accomplish that by being compassionate, clear, and a committed partner in each Propertyclaim. You lead with empathy, always.
  • The Investigator youll confidently and independently investigate property claims by performing detailed reviews of damage and interpreting policies to determinecoverage.
  • The Effective Communicator youll use phone, emails and sometimes even video chat with customers to help them through a fast, fair, and easy claims process. Youll 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 youll 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 youll 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. Youll accomplish this by ensuring timelyand accuratedocumentation is completed as you work on each claim.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as an outside adjuster is highly desired.
  • Proficiency in using Xactimate orother relevant software for estimating.
  • Strong critical thinking and technical skills to assess damages accurately and expedite claims settlements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Ability to travel to customers' homes and handle claims countrywide. Expect to travel at least 70% of the time to perform inspections anywhere in the United States including overnight travel.

  • Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as part of the job requirements.
  • May be required to carry a 50-pound ladder and access up to a 6/12 pitch on a 1 or 2 story roof
  • This position is not available for residents of Puerto Rico, California, Alaska, or Hawaii

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 $1000 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. **

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Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Empathy, Multitasking, Time Management, Working Independently, Xactimate

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $50,400.00 - 88,987.50 annually 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 isnt just a job its an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

Youll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, weve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

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.

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Job Tags

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