Claims Adjuster Trainee

Company: Progressive Insurance
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Join Forbes 2022 Best Employer for Diversity! This position will handle claims for the state of Louisiana and will require a Claims Adjuster's license for the state of Louisiana. As a claims adjuster trainee, youll learn how to help customers get back on the road after an accident. This is not a field position which means youll be building relationships with customers over the phone. In a fast-paced environment, youll learn how to resolve a full case load of claims efficiently while managing the claims process from start to finish. Youll have the support of a collaborative team and ongoing coaching from leaders. Well also teach you the insurance stuff - providing in-depth training on property damage and insurance contracts so you can confidently and independently adjust claims. This is a hybrid role, which means youll work in-office two days that are selected by local leadership and choose where you want to work the other three days, whether thats at home or in the office, for a training period of about 12 weeks. After graduating from training, youll be expected to report to an office about four days per month for important meetings, training, and collaboration. In this hybrid work environment, youll be supported by your leaders and tenured colleagues to develop relationships, establish connections, and share practices that are important to your development. If you prefer an in-office environment, youre welcome to work in the office more than four days per month. Duties & responsibilities (upon completion of training)

• Determine coverage
• Determine liability (whos at fault for the damages)
• Interview customers, claimants, and witnesses
• Partner with appraisers/estimators to manage vehicle repairs
• Negotiate with customers and other insurance carriers and resolve claims Must-have qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Instead of a degree, a combined total of five years post-secondary and/or relevant work experience Schedule: Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays. Hours may be 9:00 am to 6:00 pm or 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Compensation
    • Once you complete training and pass any necessary testing requirements, your salary will be $48,000-$53,000/year, however, during training, youll be paid hourly based on your annual salary.
    • Gainshare bonus up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
    • An additional 10% when you work evening or weekend hours Benefits
      • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
      • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
      • Wellness & mental health programs
      • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
      • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
      • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
      • Career development & tuition assistance Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2022 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Progressive Insurance, Fort Wayne , Claims Adjuster Trainee, Other , Fort Wayne, Indiana