Property Adjuster - Field Estimating Detroit, MI

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

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 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.   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience as an outside adjuster is highly desired. 

• Proficiency in using Xactimate and other relevant software for estimating preferred. 

• Strong critical thinking and technical skills to assess damages accurately and expedite claims settlements. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service. 

• Ability to travel to customers' homes and handle virtual claims countrywide effectively. 

• Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on delivering high-quality work. 

• Residency within the posted location is mandatory for this role. 

• Are willing and able …