Sr. Auto Adjuster (Non-Injury) - Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development (Hiring Immediately) Job at USAA, Phoenix, AZ

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  • USAA
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Why USAA?

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.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Sr Auto Adjuster, you will adjust highly 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.

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 the Phoenix, AZ location. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

  • Investigate and determine coverage and liability, evaluates, negotiates, and settles auto claims such as comprehensive (i.e., theft and fire), collision (i.e., minimal policy limits, coverage determinations/issues, attorney representation, non-owned vehicles, mechanical breakdown, property damage lawsuits) property damage liability, uninsured motorist property damage, and rental vehicle coverages for repairable vehicles and total losses.
  • Negotiate liability for comparative negligence (claimant or adverse carrier).
  • Identify coverage concerns, reviews prior loss history, determine and create Special Investigation Unit (SIU) referrals, when appropriate.
  • Interacts with multiple parties to gather information (police reports, recorded statements, witness statements) determine liability and analyze information obtained to establish compliance for regulatory requirements and settlement value.
  • Evaluate and negotiate settlement of automobile first and third-party physical damage claims within established settlement authority limits and negotiate any excessive storage charges.
  • Resolve claims through proactive problem solving and decision making, within authority guidelines and under moderate supervision, overcoming obstacles, and effectively prioritizing the workload.
  • Clearly document thought process including damage evaluation, investigation, negotiation, and settlement decisions.
  • Collaborate and set expectations with external and internal business partners to facilitate claims resolution through use of varying communication channels to include utilization of digital tools to drive timely and effective resolutions through exceptional service.
  • Apply knowledge of Auto Physical Damage to adjust claims (files with a TL, PD limits issue, PD Lawsuit, or UMPD).
  • Support 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.
  • Work various types of claims, including ones of higher complexity, and may be assigned additional work outside normal duties as needed.
  • Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
  • 2 years of customer service experience.
  • 1 year of experience handling low to moderately complex auto non injury liability claims.
  • Experience determining auto liability coverage.
  • Proficient knowledge and understanding of the auto claims contract as well as application of case law and state laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrated negotiation, investigation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proven investigatory, analytical, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to organize, analyze, and effectively determine risk and appropriate response.
  • Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts.

What sets you apart:

  • US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active Adjuster's License
  • 1-2 years recent multi-vehicle claims liability experience
  • Guidewire Claims Center experience
  • Contract Interpretation: Liability & Physical Damage Coverage (Part A & D) and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Property Damage (Part C)
  • Dispute resolution experience: Liability Investigation/Comparative Negligence, Unrelated Prior Vehicle Damages, Total Loss Valuation/Negotiation, Non-Owned Vehicles/Rideshare/Permissive Driver, Exceeding Coverage Limits
  • Arbitration/Subrogation knowledge

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $54,550.00 - $92,060.00.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

 

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

 

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

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), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

 

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

 

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, 3 days per week,

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