Claims Auto Adjuster

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

About the role

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 3 days per week, after completing 6 months in office. This position is based in our Tampa, FL locations only. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Start Date: September 28th
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm ET

As a dedicated Claims Auto Adjuster you will manage file ownership including investigation, taking statements, reviewing policy and coverages, determination of liability, setting and managing services throughout life of the claim while providing excellent service. Within defined guidelines and framework, responsible to adjust moderately complex auto insurance claims presented by or against our members to include the end-to-end claims process and settling claims in compliance with state laws and regulations. Accountable for delivering best in class service, through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice, and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Investigates liability and applies appropriate coverage, evaluates, negotiates, and settles moderately complex auto claims.
• Negotiates liability for comparative negligence (claimant or adverse carrier).
• Identifies coverage concerns, reviews prior loss history, determines, and creates Special Investigation Unit (SIU) referrals, when appropriate.
• Interacts with multiple parties to gather information needed to determine liability (police reports, recorded statements, witness statements).
• Resolves claims through proactive problem solving and decision making, within authority guidelines and under moderate supervision, overcoming obstacles, and effectively prioritizing the workload.
• Clearly documents thought process including damage evaluation, investigation, negotiation, and settlement decisions.
• Collaborates and sets expectations with external and internal business partners to facilitate claims resolution.
• Supports members, business partners, and claimants, through use of varying communication channels to include utilization of digital tools to drive timely and effective resolutions through exceptional service.
• Applies developing knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of Auto Physical Damage to adjust claims.
• Supports workload surges and catastrophe (CAT) response operations as needed, including mandatory on-call dates and potential evening, weekend, and/or holiday work outside normal work hours.
• May be assigned CAT deployment travel with minimal notice during designated CATs.
• Works various types of claims, including ones of higher complexity, and may be assigned additional work outside normal duties as needed.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Progressive experience handling low complexity auto non injury liability claims.
• Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of auto claims contracts as well as application of case law and state laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated negotiation, investigation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in prioritizing and multi-tasking, including navigating through multiple business applications.
• Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required.

Qualifications

• One or more years of auto liability claims experience managing claims from initial contact through resolution.
• Minimum one year of experience managing a pending inventory with demonstrated organization and prioritization skills.
• Proven experience with comparative negligence and shared liability determinations.
• At least two years of customer service experience, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to interpret policy language, assess coverages, and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency with Guidewire or similar claims management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or industry designation (e.g., AIC, CPCU).
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $51,370 - $66,680. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) and pension plans.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits and adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education to assist employees with their professional goals.