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Allstate

Field Auto Appraiser – Brooklyn, NY

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 performance-based incentives
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

Join our team as a Field Auto Appraiser and make a real impact on the auto claims process! In this role, you’ll be on the front lines, writing estimates directly at customer homes, repair shops, or tow yards, and ensuring a smooth and efficient claims experience. You’ll engage in a variety of interactions – whether face-to-face, virtual, or written – as you assess damages and finalize estimates with both customers and repair shops.

With a dynamic range of tasks including repairable estimates, total loss assessments, and virtual inspections, no two days are the same. If you’re looking for a fast-paced and rewarding role that offers both variety and challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Preferred Qualifications

You have 3-5 years' experience in auto collision estimating using CCC or Mitchell
You have a High School Diploma or a GED
Proficient written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers
Strong attention to detail and ability to write precise and comprehensive estimates
Comfortable with utilizing technology and various platforms for claims processing
Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple assignments effectively
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as part of the job requirements

A day in the life of the Field Appraiser, and what it takes to do the job!

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 Casualty claim. You lead with empathy, always.
The Investigator – you’ll confidently and independently investigate casualty (and applicable LOB (line of business)) 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.

Work Location

This position is a field-based role. To be eligible for this role, you must be located in the following locations: Brooklyn, NY
This position is eligible for a monthly internet stipend of $80 to offset the costs of internet expenses

Company Car

Based on our Company Car Guidelines, this role may qualify for a company car. Our leadership team determines this based on annual work mileage for this location. You may be required to use your personal vehicle until these guidelines are met. We offer mileage reimbursements for personal vehicle usage during work.

Please note, you may be required to attend 2 weeks of training held in person at our Dallas, TX office.

Notice of Licensing Requirement

As a condition of employment, you may be expected to obtain an adjuster’s license in multiple markets
All required licenses will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire
You must maintain all licensing required for your role. This includes any continuing education and/or other state-affiliated requirements for licensing renewal
This role offers a sign on bonus of $1,000 if you have an active appraiser license or active adjuster license in TX, FL, or your resident state (current employees and candidates who have previously worked for and are seeking to be rehired at Allstate and its family of companies are not eligible for this sign-on bonus)

Benefits

Allstate cares about you and your wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes pay, benefits, and programs to help you balance work with the rest of your life. You can choose whatever benefits are most important you. Here are some of our offerings:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Allstate pension plan and 401(k) savings plan
Ayco financial coaching
Spring Health mental and emotional wellbeing resources
Paid parental leave
Adoption reimbursement
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentives

Notes

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

This position is not available for residents of Washington, California, Alaska, and Hawaii.

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Skills

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 60,000.00 – 117,700.00 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. 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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Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

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.