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Inside Property Adjuster Trainee – Hybrid/Northbrook, IL

Key aspects of the role:

Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped commissions
Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands

Role overview

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

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. 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:

During Training: REMOTE

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

After Training: Remote at first, however must be open to a future hybrid schedule in Northbrook, IL

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Rotational Saturday shift (once a month)

Location:

Residency near Northbrook, IL is mandatory for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of previous customer service experience.
Excellent organization skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Previous industry experience is highly desired.
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 with a focus on delivering high-quality and efficient claim resolutions.

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.

Sign-on Bonus:

You may be eligible for a $1000 Licensing Sign on Bonus if you have the applicable active licenses needed for this role. This could include Home Resident Property & Casualty License, Designated Home State (DHS) Florida or Texas License, and/or applicable Appraiser License.

**Current employees or candidates who have previously worked for Allstate, including its family of companies, are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.

Allstate Benefits:

Being a part of Allstate means you receive a benefits package from Day 1 of employment.  This includes time off, healthcare, retirement, and more.  That is why as an Allstater, you’ll enjoy a Total Rewards package that includes: 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. Visit www.allstategoodlife.com to learn more.

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Empathy, Hiring, Insurance Claims, Licensing, Multitasking, People Management, Property Claims, Time Management, Training, Working Independently

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is $22.84-$40.26 hourly and is based on experience and qualifications.

*** Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e. commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role.

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. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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Keys to Success

At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.

We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:

Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things

Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design

Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.

Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed

Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation

Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.

Working in Sales

What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.

How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.

Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.

Working together

You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.

We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.

When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.

Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.

Role overview

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

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. 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:

During Training: REMOTE

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

After Training: Remote at first, however must be open to a future hybrid schedule in Northbrook, IL

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Rotational Saturday shift (once a month)

Location:

Residency near Northbrook, IL is mandatory for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of previous customer service experience.
Excellent organization skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Previous industry experience is highly desired.
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 with a focus on delivering high-quality and efficient claim resolutions.

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.

Sign-on Bonus:

You may be eligible for a $1000 Licensing Sign on Bonus if you have the applicable active licenses needed for this role. This could include Home Resident Property & Casualty License, Designated Home State (DHS) Florida or Texas License, and/or applicable Appraiser License.

**Current employees or candidates who have previously worked for Allstate, including its family of companies, are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.

Allstate Benefits:

Being a part of Allstate means you receive a benefits package from Day 1 of employment.  This includes time off, healthcare, retirement, and more.  That is why as an Allstater, you’ll enjoy a Total Rewards package that includes: 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. Visit www.allstategoodlife.com to learn more.