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 Claims Resolution Adjuster, your focus will be investigating automobile accidents involving bodily injury. In this role, you will assess coverage, liability, and damages while providing exceptional customer service. You will communicate with customers through voice calls, email, and text messages, and use innovative platforms and tools to negotiate fair injury settlements with all parties involved.Candidates for this role must reside in the Pacific or Mountain time zones. This position is not available to residents of California, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
At Allstate, responsibilities may vary from day to day. We are looking for adaptable professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment, bring care and sound judgment to each claim, and are excited to make an impact.
- The Customer Service Expert – You’ll support customers by caring, empowering, and restoring throughout the claims process. You will do this by being compassionate, clear, and a committed partner in each Casualty claim. You lead with empathy, always.
- The Investigator – You’ll confidently and independently investigate casualty claims by performing detailed reviews of damage and interpreting policies to determine coverage.
- The Effective Communicator – You’ll use phone, email, and sometimes video chat to help customers through a fast, fair, and easy claims process. You’ll also tailor your approach to claim handling by honoring the customer’s communication preferences and keeping them updated on claim progress.
- The Negotiator – You will evaluate and negotiate claim settlements with customers, vendors, third-party carriers, and claimants in accordance with legal and business standards. You will incorporate tactics for handling challenging and complex situations.
- The Problem Solver – You’ll use multiple tools to get the job done in a fast-paced environment, including estimating tools, job aids, and additional settlement platforms, while applying strong critical thinking skills.
- The Recorder – You’ll help protect the company financially by following applicable policies and keeping a clear record of your work in the claims system. You’ll ensure timely and accurate documentation is completed as you work on each claim.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of claims experience, specifically with casualty bodily injury claims.
- Claims investigation and negotiation experience preferred.
- Experience with liability investigations, coverage investigations, property damage coverage, method of inspection, rental, and liability resolution preferred.
- Strong phone communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and assess claims accurately.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and negotiate injury claims successfully.
Work Location
This position is a remote home-based role. Your home office does not need to be near an Allstate office, but it does need to be in the United States within one of the listed time zones above.
When you work from home full time, you’ll need:
- A dedicated workspace in your residence that is private and free from distractions.
- A minimum internet bandwidth of 50 MB down/5 MB up.
- Appropriate work surface and seating.
What will Allstate provide?
- A technology bundle that includes all equipment needed to perform your work from home (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, mouse).
- Connectivity reimbursement of $80 per month to offset some of the cost of internet.
Work Schedule
- 8-hour shift Mon-Fri | 8:00am - 4:30pm with potential Saturday duty rotation.
Licensing Requirements
- You may be required to obtain an adjuster and/or appraiser license as a condition of employment.
- If required, licensing may include an additional Department of Insurance background check and must be completed within 60 days of hire.
- If you currently hold an active insurance license, you must terminate all existing appointments before onboarding and must not hold any outside appointments during employment.
- If you are seeking an adjuster role and hold a resident producer license, you must formally surrender that license when instructed by the licensing team.
- The Hiring Manager and Centralized Licensing team will provide support if licensing is required. By proceeding with the application process, applicants acknowledge and agree to comply with these licensing requirements.
Sign-On Bonus Information
- Candidates with the active license(s) required for this role may be eligible for a $1,000 Licensing Sign-On Bonus.
- Eligible licenses may include a Home Resident Property & Casualty License, Designated Home State (DHS) Florida or Texas License, and/or applicable Appraiser License.
- Current employees and candidates previously employed by Allstate or its family of companies are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.
Allstate Benefits
- Day 1 benefits, including time off, healthcare, retirement, and more.
- Competitive pay, plus support for ongoing development and career advancement.
- Time off programs and resources that support work/life balance.
- Initial and ongoing training to help you succeed in the role.
- Additional benefits may include 401(k)/pension, education reimbursement, and programs that support life outside of work. Visit www.allstategoodlife.com to learn more.
Please Note:
- In our virtual environment, employees are expected to be on camera and actively participate during online meetings and training sessions.
- This job description is not intended to include a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.
- Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this role.
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Skills
Business Communications, Casualty Insurance, Critical Thinking, Fraud Investigations, Information Collection, Time ManagementCompensation
Compensation offered for this role is 20.77 - 32.67 per hour 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 isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
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Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.
When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.
To help create a more personal and engaging experience, we ask that you join with your camera on if your interview is virtual. Please also have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of your interview. If you require any accommodations or have questions ahead of your interview please reach out to your recruiter.
Note: Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview.
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working in Claims
What We Do:
Your ability to quickly and calmly make smart decisions can make a huge difference in how confident customers feel throughout the claims process. And as you support our customers, we’re there to support you.
How We Support You:
We empower your success starting day one. You’ll have access to everything you need to grow professionally while helping our customers get their lives back on track.
Make An Impact:
Helping customers with their claims is about learning their stories, not just processing their paperwork. You can take pride in the fact that you’re providing invaluable guidance and helping to build continued trust in our company.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Benefits
Experience the benefits that make Allstate a great place to work.
*Benefits vary based on position.
Health
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- HSAs and FSAs
- Wellbeing programs
- Free therapy sessions
Retirement
- 401(k) plan
- Pension plan
- Free financial counseling
Work-life balance
- Paid time off
- Work flexibility
Career development
- Talent shares
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning opportunities
For a full description of Allstate’s benefits visit our benefits page
A workplace for everyone
We are all stronger when everyone feels safe, respected, and heard. By bringing together diverse perspectives, values and ideas, we can give our employees, customers and communities a better experience.
2+ years casualty claims experience preferred; strong phone communication, critical thinking, and negotiation skills; must reside in Pacific or Mountain time zones; may require adjuster/appraiser license within 60 days; dedicated home office with 50 MB down/5 MB up internet.
Key Responsibilities
- investigating claims
- negotiating settlements
- documenting claims
Job Details
- Category: Customer Service
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Arizona or Colorado or Idaho or Montana or Nevada or New Mexico or Oregon or Utah or Washington or Wyoming
- Salary: USD 43,201 – 67,953 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About Allstate
An insurance company protecting families and belongings from life's uncertainties. — Industry: Finance