Property Adjuster - Inside (Trainee) Uniondale, NY

Allstate • Uniondale, NY

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Inside Property Adjuster –Hybrid - Uniondale, NY A day in the life of an inside Property Adjuster, and what it takes to do the job! As a Moderate Inside Property Adjuster, you will provide exceptional service to our policyholders. Working in this hybrid environment, your primary responsibility will involve virtually inspecting damages, investigating coverage, preparing estimates, and settling claims promptly and accurately. You will be interacting with customers, contractors, and vendors through various software platforms such as Xactimate and ClaimsX Video Collaboration. This communication will take place through different channels, including voice calls, email, and text messages. This role places a particular focus on water losses, ensuring that 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 Property 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 on. You’ll accomplish this by ensuring timely and accurate documentation is completed as you work on each claim. Schedule: Schedule for training and after – 8 - 4:30 pm Hybrid - Mon/Fri Remote, Tues, Wed, Thurs in-office Office location · 1125 RXR Plaza, 11th Floor Uniondale, NY 11556 You’re provided with comprehensive training: The training program is designed to help you build a claims foundation and understand the systems and processes in your day-to-day work. Ongoing training opportunities for continuous improvement happen regularly on the job. Notice of Licensing Requirement: As a condition of employment, your office/area may require you to obtain an adjuster and/or an appraiser license which includes passing an additional background check with the Department of Labor. If applicable, you will be required to secure license(s) within 60 days of hire. If required, the Hiring Manager will work with you along with the Centralized Licensing team to ensure that you are properly licensed.

Requirements

• 1+ years of previous customer service experience required
• Residency within the posted location is mandatory for this role

Nice To Haves

• Previous industry experience is highly desired
• Proficiency in using Xactimate and other relevant software for virtual assessments is preferred
• Ability to assess property damages and accurately determine claim coverage
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to interact with customers and stakeholders remotely
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently in a virtual work environment
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on delivering high-quality and efficient claim resolutions

Responsibilities

• Virtually inspecting damages
• Investigating coverage
• Preparing estimates
• Settling claims promptly and accurately
• Interacting with customers, contractors, and vendors through various software platforms such as Xactimate and ClaimsX Video Collaboration
• Evaluating and negotiating claims settlements with customers, vendors, third party carriers and claimants, in accordance with all legal and business standard methodologies
• Executing policies along policy agreements
• Keeping a clear record of your work in a claims system

Benefits

• Competitive pay with needed support for continuous development and career advancement.
• Flexibility in scheduling and a time off policy that helps support your work/life balance.
• Initial and ongoing training to get you proficient in your new role.
• Comprehensive benefits like a 401K/pension, education reimbursement, and programs to help you balance work with the rest of your life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees