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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• At least 2 years of relevant property claims adjusting experience with moderately complex losses, including writing estimates for dwelling and structural damage.
• 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.
• Demonstrated investigative, analytical, prioritization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 50–75% of the year, locally and non-locally, and/or work catastrophe duty when needed.
• Acquire and maintain an insurance adjuster license within 90 days, with up to 3 attempts.
• Ability to meet USAA safe-driving requirements, including motor vehicle record verification and possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to crouch and stoop to inspect confined spaces, including attics and crawl spaces beneath homes.
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds, including lifting a ladder in and out of a car trunk.
• Ability to climb ladders, traverse roofs, and work at heights while inspecting roofs and attics.

Nice To Haves

• US military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.
• Five years of prior field experience handling higher-severity or complex losses, such as vandalism, malicious mischief, foreclosures, earth movement, collapse, or liability.
• Prior experience adjusting property claims using virtual technologies.
• Prior property field adjuster experience handling DWG, APS, and ALE adjustments.
• Industry designations such as AINS, CPCU, AIC, or SCLA, or actively pursuing them.
• Xactimate Level 1 and/or Level 2 certification.
• Prior deployments in support of catastrophes.
• Currently holding an active adjuster license.
• Currently residing in or having the ability to self-relocate to Columbus, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of complex property claims, including claims involving potential legal liability.
• Partner with vendors and internal business partners to resolve complex claims and coordinate with external regulators when needed.
• Investigate claim damages using information from insureds, third parties, and other external sources; identify discrepancies and potential subrogation.
• Identify coverage concerns, review prior loss history, and make Special Investigation Unit referrals when appropriate.
• Analyze complex policy terms and contingencies to determine coverage.
• Negotiate complex claim settlements within authority limits and collaborate with management on recommendations for settlements outside those limits.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and current claim-file documentation throughout the claims process.
• Use estimating technology platforms and virtual inspection tools to prepare estimates and manage complex property claims.
• Support workload surges and catastrophe response operations, including on-call duty, possible evening, weekend, or holiday work, and catastrophe travel when assigned.
• Handle claims of varying types and complexity and take on additional work as needed.
• Work independently on complex problems and serve as a resource to less experienced colleagues.
• Adjust complex claims involving attorneys and address jurisdictional issues, including applicable legislation and construction considerations.
• Travel as needed to resolve claims, attend training, and conduct in-person inspections.
• Identify, measure, monitor, and control business risks 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 and paid holidays.
• 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education.