Material Damage Adjuster II (IL)
About The Position
Appraises material damage claims and total losses as received by assignment. Negotiates settlement of claims and disposes of salvage. The successful candidate will support the Northern Illinois and Wisconsin geographic territory. The preferred candidate will reside in Northern Illinois in one of the counties bordering Wisconsin, including Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, and Lake. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills. Candidates may also be considered for a Material Damage Adjuster I (F08). The level offered will be based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma, or GED, required.
- Five years experience in body shop or insurance claims adjusting, including estimate writing experience required.
- Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company.
- Position requires the incumbent to serve on the Catastrophe Team, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two weeks.
- Appropriate license as required by state.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with The ERIE preferred.
- Completion of General Insurance program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Arranges to inspect vehicles, driving to site of accident/damage within assigned territory or others if required. Photographs damaged areas, writes estimates, determines rental need and controls those costs according to company guidelines.
- Negotiates repair costs, establishes value, settles total losses and handles disposal of salvage.
- Distinguishes cause of damage for appropriate policy coverage.
- Issues settlement checks and keeps appropriate records.
- Responds to Policyholders and claimants complaints stemming from original adjustment.
- Establishes rapport with Agents and claims adjusters.
- At the request of Underwriting, evaluates antique and classic cars for coverage value.
- Attends appropriate training sessions.
Benefits
- Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
- Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
- Pension. We are among the 2% of Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
- 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
- Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
- Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Orthodontic coverage for children and adults
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility and infertility coverage
- Well-being programs
- Paid volunteer hours for service to your community
- Dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
