Property Adjuster Specialist - CAT Team (Field)

USAA • Brandon, FL

244d • $69,920 - $125,850

About The Position

As a dedicated Property Adjuster Specialist, you will work within defined guidelines and framework, investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle complex property insurance claims. Adjusters confirm/analyze coverage, recognize liability exposure and negotiate equitable settlement in compliance with all state regulatory requirements. Recognizes and empathizes with members' life events, as appropriate. This is a field-based role in the Tampa, FL area. Candidates who are willing and able to work in the Tampa/Bradenton area are encouraged to apply. Property Adjuster Specialist focus on using technology and desk adjusting for a virtual first approach to inspections and claims handling. USAA also provides a company vehicle to physically inspect losses within your locally assigned territory. Field Adjusters may travel outside of their local territory to respond to claims in other regions when needed. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with potential for paid overtime and CAT pay.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• 2 years of relevant property claims adjusting experience of moderate complexity losses that includes writing estimates, involving dwelling and structural damages.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating losses using Xactimate or similar tools and platforms.
• Proficient knowledge of residential construction.
• Proficient knowledge of property claims contracts and interpretation of case law and state laws and regulations.
• Proficient negotiation, investigation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven investigatory, analytical, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the year (local & non-local) and/or work catastrophe duty when needed.
• Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on a Property Catastrophe team handling inside or field claims (i.e. wind, hail, hurricane, flooding).
• Experience adjusting large loss complex property claims caused by catastrophic events.
• Residential property adjusting experience handling DWG, APS and ALE adjustments.
• Estimate writing skills using Xactimate, ClaimX or virtual estimating.
• Xactimate level 1 and/or level 2 certification.
• Insurance Industry designations such as AINS, CPCU, AIC, SCLA.
• Currently hold an active P&C Adjuster license.
• Prior experience working directly for a standard insurance carrier.
• Available to work extended hours to support CAT claims.
• Currently reside in the Tampa, FL area.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manages assigned claims caseload comprised of complex damages that require commensurate knowledge and understanding of claims coverage including potential legal liability.
• Partners with vendors and internal business partners to facilitate complex claims resolution.
• Investigates claim damages by conducting research from various sources, including the insured, third parties, and external resources.
• Identifies coverage concerns, reviews prior loss history, determines and creates Special Investigation Unit (SIU) referrals, when appropriate.
• Determines coverage through analyzing information involving complex policy terms and contingencies.
• Determines and negotiates complex claims settlement within authority limits.
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and current claim file documentation throughout the claims process.
• Utilizes platforms and tools to prepare claims estimates to manage complex property insurance claims.
• Supports workload surges and catastrophe (CAT) response operations as needed, including mandatory on-call dates and potential evening, weekend, and/or holiday work outside normal work hours.
• Works independently solving complex problems with minimal guidance; acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) and pension.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED