Large Loss Property Adjuster - Field Estimating Anchorage, AK

Allstate•Anchorage, AK

4d•$82,000 - $117,700•Hybrid

About The Position

In Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK As a Large Loss Field Property Adjuster, you will provide exceptional service to our policyholders. Your primary responsibility will involve traveling to our customers' homes to conduct on-site inspections, investigate coverage, prepare estimates, and settle claims promptly and efficiently. Additionally, you will handle virtual claims countrywide, leveraging various platforms and software such as Xactimate and ClaimsX Video Collaboration. Your expertise will be particularly focused on large scale fire and water losses, ensuring our customers receive the highest level of support and resolution for these specific claims. You'll wear a few hats that will require a level of experience: The Customer Service Expert –you’ll live into Allstate’s Claims Culture by caring, empowering, and restoring, and you will accomplish that by being compassionate, clear, and a committed partner in each claim. You lead with empathy, always. The Investigator – you’ll confidently and independently investigate property claims by performing detailed reviews of damage and interpreting policies to determine coverage. The Effective Communicator – you’ll use phone, emails and sometimes even video chat with customers to help them through a fast, fair, and easy claims process. You’ll also incorporate a specific approach to claim handling to offer the customer their preference of communication to efficiently discuss their claim needs and keep them updated on the claim progress. The Negotiator – You will evaluate and negotiate claims settlements with customers, vendors, third party carriers and claimants, in accordance with all legal and business standard methodologies. With negotiations, you will incorporate tactics in handling challenging and complex situations. The Problem Solver –you’ll utilize multiple tools to get the job done in a fast-paced environment, including estimate tools, job aids, and additional settlement platforms, all while using your sharp critical thinking skills. The Recorder – you’ll protect the company financially by executing policies along policy agreements, and you keep a clear record of your work in a claims system that you will be trained in. You’ll accomplish this by ensuring timely and accurate documentation is completed as you work on each claim.

Requirements

Residency within the posted location is mandatory for this role.
Must be able to carry a 50-pound ladder and access roofs with up to a 6/12 pitch.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as part of the job requirements.
Attend approximately 2 weeks of training in Dallas, TX.
Submit to a background investigation.
Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.
Must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating when working from home.

Nice To Haves

4+ years’ previous experience as an outside adjuster is highly desired.
Experience handling claims with multiple trades and over $100,000 in losses.
Proficiency in using Xactimate and other relevant software for estimating.
Strong critical thinking and technical skills to assess damages accurately and expedite claims settlements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service.
Ability to travel to customers' homes and handle virtual claims countrywide effectively.
Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
Applicable active licenses needed for this role (Home Resident Property & Casualty License, Designated Home State (DHS) Florida or Texas License, and/or applicable Appraiser License).

Responsibilities

Traveling to customers' homes to conduct on-site inspections
Investigating coverage
Preparing estimates
Settling claims promptly and efficiently
Handling virtual claims countrywide
Leveraging platforms and software such as Xactimate and ClaimsX Video Collaboration
Focusing expertise on large scale fire and water losses
Investigating property claims by performing detailed reviews of damage
Interpreting policies to determine coverage
Communicating with customers via phone, email, and video chat
Evaluating and negotiating claims settlements with customers, vendors, third party carriers and claimants
Utilizing multiple tools to get the job done in a fast-paced environment
Protecting the company financially by executing policies along policy agreements
Keeping a clear record of work in a claims system
Ensuring timely and accurate documentation is completed