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 a Field Property Adjuster, and what it takes to do the job!
As a Field Property Adjuster, you will provide exceptional service to our policyholders. Your primary responsibility will involve traveling to our customers' homes to conduct on-site inspections, investigate coverage, prepare estimates, and settle claims promptly and efficiently. Additionally, you will handle virtual claims countrywide, leveraging various platforms and software such as Xactimate and ClaimsX Video Collaboration.
Candidates who live in Central or Mountain Time Zones preferred
You'll wear a few hats that will require a level of experience:
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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 claim. You lead with empathy, always.
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The Investigator – you’ll confidently and independently investigate property claims by performing detailed reviews of damage and interpreting policies to determine coverage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
You’re provided with comprehensive training:
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Training will be Monday – Friday and you will be required to attend approximately 2 weeks of training that will take place in Dallas, TX
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The training program is designed to help you build a claims foundation and understand the systems and processes in your day-to-day work
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Ongoing training opportunities for continuous improvement happen regularly on the job
Schedule:
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After training, Remote/Travel: 10 days on (include travel), 4 days off. Workdays range from 8 to 12 hours
Required Qualifications:
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This field position requires up to 90% travel out of town
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Valid driver's license
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Are willing and able to carry a 50-pound ladder and access up to a 6/12 pitch on a one to two-story roof
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Must reside within 50 miles or one hour of an international airport
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
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2+ years of experience preparing property estimates
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Prior experience as a Property Adjuster
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Proficiency with estimating software, such as Xactimate
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Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
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Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
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Proactive problem‑solving skills with a positive, solution‑oriented mindset
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
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Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Notice of Licensing Requirement:
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As a condition of employment, your office/area will 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
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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:
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You may be eligible for a $1,000 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
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Skills
Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Empathy, Multitasking, Time Management, Working Independently, Xactimate
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $68,000 - $117,700 and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
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.
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