Senior Homeowner Claims Field Adjuster - Hamilton, NJ

Job Information

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.

S. Our employees proudly live our core beliefs and fulfill our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for and recover from life's uncertainties, and we're proud of the culture we create together.

As we commit to progress over perfection, we recognize that every day is an opportunity to be innovative and adaptable. At CSAA IG, we hire good people for a brighter tomorrow.

We are actively hiring for a Senior Homeowner Claims Field Adjuster in Hamilton , New Jersey ! Join us and support CSAA IG in achieving our goals.

Please note that this will be a remote position located in Hamilton, New Jersey. Local travel around the greater Hamilton, New Jersey area will be required in this role.

Your Role :

As a Senior Homeowner Claims Field Adjuster, you will obtain, and record required loss information from the insured. Under close supervision, you will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle homeowners’ property / personal property claims, including adjustment to conclusion;

involves low- to higher-complexity claims that typically require physical inspection. You will be the owning adjuster for all claims assigned at the Field Examiner level.

In this role, you will be expected to progress to the competency level of a Level 5 Homeowner Adjuster. May be required to assign, coordinate, and oversee independent adjuster assignments.

Your Work :

• Investigate and evaluate all elements of property loss claims of moderate-high severity both in the field and virtually.
• Contacts and meets with the insured or 3rd party virtually or in-person to photograph and inspect all damaged dwellings, other structures, and personal property.
• Determines scope of repairs. Prepares a repair bid using Xactimate estimating system.
• Comes to an agreed cost of repair with the insured, and possibly Network Repair Program contractor (NRP) or insured's contractor.
• Follows the repair process to conclusion.
• With the assistance of experts where needed, ensures that the cause of the loss is thoroughly investigated and identified.
• Settles and pays dwelling or other structure damages once the coverage analysis is completed.
• Handles all correspondence to ensure the file is regulatory compliant.

Required Experience, Education and Skills :

• High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience preferred.
• A minimum of four years of claims experience is required, with a preferred emphasis on homeowner claims.

What would make us excited about you?

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in basic math and computer skills, with the ability to type 30 wpm.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Experience in handling multiple homeowner state policies and understanding of fair claims settlement practices and building codes preferred.
• Knowledge of and writing skills in Xactimate repair estimating system.
• Prior experience doing field inspections.
• Knowledge of home construction.
• Shows respect for differences through excellent communication skills with people from an array of backgrounds.
• Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.).
• Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters : helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
• Travels as needed for role, including local travel as well as occasional divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings.
• Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.

CSAA IG Careers

At CSAA IG, we’re proudly devoted to protecting our customers, our employees, our communities, and the world at large. We are on a climate journey to continue to do better for our people, our business, and our planet.

Taking bold action and leading by example. We are citizens for a changing world, and we continually change to meet it.

Join us if you

• BELIEVE in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging.
• COMMIT to being there for our customers and employees.
• CREATE a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation.

Recognition : We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more!