Claims Investigative Specialist

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. 

Job Description

The Investigative Specialist will work through interesting and unique claims files to verify the validity of the claims. They will also be responsible for investigating and confirming the facts of loss for basic to advanced automobile accidents. Determines coverage, liability, damages and otherwise adjusts and negotiates claims within limit of authority.
This position is for our west coast claims team. Ideal candidate will be located in the Pacific time zone. Candidates outside the Pacific time zone may be considered if you are able to work Pacific time zone hours.

Key Responsibilities:

· Handles investigation regarding all aspects of auto claims (coverage, damages, subrogation) with the exercise of discretion and independence within increased level of authority

· Applies intermediate understanding of insurance policies written by the company, the industry, and organizational relationships within the company and department.

· Determines subrogation or fraud potential and how to handle.

· Identifies customer needs and works to meet those needs using appropriate customer service skills.

· Recognizes and identifies body parts of a vehicle and understanding of other potential property damage.

· For claims involving fraud or subrogation, partners with assigned reps from those areas to achieve best outcome.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Below are the preferred qualifications for the Material Damage Telephone Adjuster position.

Experience

· 2 or more years of related experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

· Ability to obtain and maintain adjuster licenses as required.

Functional Skills

· Customer service orientation

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Strong time management skills from a global case management and pending perspective (vs. transactional)

· Effective problem solving and analytical skills; ability to detect differences and issue recognition from multiple sources.

· Proficient in Word and Outlook

Compensation

Pay Transparency:

National General prides itself on offering our employees a robust Total Rewards package which includes base salary. The base range offered for the role is: $45,000.00--$99,190.00 and may vary based on internal equity, and job-related skills, knowledge, and experience; among other factors. Other financial components may be added as part of the competitive compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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.

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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National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.