Auto Damage Claims Adjuster - Bohemia NY

About the role

As an auto damage claims adjuster, you’ll serve as Progressive’s point of contact with customers – directing and making decisions regarding the repair process from beginning to end. Managing your own inventory while working independently, you’ll work closely with body shops and others to negotiate repair pricing and assess liability.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle inspections, write estimates, determine total loss evaluations, and set clear expectations and timelines
• Negotiate repair process with body shops
• Document information related to the claim and make decisions consistent with claims standards and local laws
• Evaluate and handle claim payments and resolution of claims without payments
• Review and determine validity of any supplement requests

Requirements

• Must-have qualifications: A minimum of four years of relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience {OR} Associate's degree and a minimum of three years relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience {OR} Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and compliance with Progressive’s driving standards and/or policies

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and a minimum of three years relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience

Skills

• Leadership and conflict management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

Benefits

We assess our workload collectively, which means you may cover assignments outside your geographical area as well as report into an office occasionally.

Pay

$80,200 - $98,100/year, depending on experience

Schedule

This is a field position with access to a company car and frequent driving within your assigned geographical area.