Remote

Property Adjuster - Inside Litigation

Allstate Insurance
United States, Illinois
Dec 11, 2024
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 This job is responsible for investigating, negotiating, and settling first party litigated property claims. This individual works closely with legal counsel, claims leadership and others to resolve claims. Experience with first party property litigation claims is expected. A day in the life of an Inside Litigation Property Adjuster Researches and responds to complex customer communications, concerns, conflicts or issues Summarizes documents and enters into claim system notes Investigates, reviews, determines and verifies complex coverage/policy information Completes errors and omissions coverage investigation Manages complex claim files in litigation, including managing cases in mediation or arbitration (non-subrogation), negotiating out-of-court settlements on files in litigation, and reviewing defense attorney letters, litigation plans and strategy Reviews files and makes recommendations to refer files to Home Office for escalation Conducts subrogation investigations Negotiates and settles claims in accordance with business unit best practices Prepares damage estimate and organizes and reconciles bills Preferred Qualifications: Have 5+ years of property claims investigative experience Have prior experience managing complex property claims Have interacted with attorneys, including discussions involving coverage or denials, evaluation of claims, and claim dispositions Have prior experience using estimating software like Xactimate Value providing an effortless customer service experience Have a strong background in negotiation and conflict management Are organized, successful at time management and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Are known for clear and professional communication - both written and verbal This position is not available to Alaska, California, Hawaii or Washington residents Notes: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. You may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job. Skills Business Communications, Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Inclusive Leadership, Information Collection, Learning Agility, Results-Oriented, Time Management Compensation Compensation offered for this role is $56,500.00 - 99,962.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good. You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. 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