Catastrophe Auto Claims Adjuster

Ford • Louisville, KY

2d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Remote

About The Position

Catastrophe Auto Claims Adjuster/Field Service Manager. This Field Service Manager role is a field-based position representing Ford Motor Company and its many departments to dealerships, assembly plants, ports, railroad ramps, distribution centers, body shops, lessees, and their dependents. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Catastrophe Claims Adjuster & Field Service Manager to join our team in the Louisville, KY area or Cincinnati, OH area (Cincinnati location would require multiple trips to Louisville a week to conduct inspections). This is a highly field-intensive position where you will represent Ford and its various departments. You will manage complex physical damage claims and respond to catastrophic events, requiring extensive travel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience in claims adjusting and estimating.
• At least one year of experience with computerized estimating systems (such as Mitchell Connect or CCC One) and knowledge of vehicle repair processes and procedures.
• At least one year of experience with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
• Adjuster license in home state or designated home state or the ability to test within the first 90 days.
• Ability to travel 50-70% overnight, often with short notice, including extended periods during catastrophe events.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Catastrophe loss adjusting and travel experience with a major retail insurance carrier (e.g., State Farm, Farmers, Allstate, USAA, Geico).
• One or more state insurance adjuster and/or appraiser licenses (Kentucky or Indiana preferred).
• Technical/mechanical background (passion for mechanical restoration/repair).
• I-CAR Gold or Platinum Certifications.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes and procedures.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, re-organize, prioritize, and problem-solve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex insurance claims in a key-pointed area, work independently, schedule appointments for vehicle inspections, and travel throughout your key-point territory.
• Conduct thorough coverage investigations, including fire, theft, false pretense claims, and coverage decisions for floor-planned units.
• Prepare accurate damage estimates using computerized estimating systems (e.g., Mitchell Connect) to establish the cost of repairs.
• Lead subrogation investigations, salvage disposal, and fraud investigations.
• Perform loss prevention reviews and provide essential dealer training activities.
• Remain on-call for CAT/Storm losses and be prepared for extensive travel away from home for extended periods of time.
• Travel overnight as required and the travel can be as much as 50-70% particularly during CAT (storm) season.
• Regular travel within a multi-state territory, primarily covering Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Indiana.
• Deployed nationwide to catastrophic loss sites, particularly during peak storm season (March-August).
• These deployments can involve extended periods (multiple weeks) away from home, addressing large-scale dealer inventory losses and other physical damage claims at dealerships, Ford assembly plants, and holding yards.
• Travel commitments can require multiple weeks on the road during severe weather periods and can last for several weeks at a time with minimal notice of where or when you would be required to travel.
• Ability to move up through the organization (in field and/or central office management or staff positions).
• Career development opportunities may require relocation.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED