Total Loss Adjuster - Austin, TX Copart
Allstate
- Austin, TX
- $54,000-85,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reporting To: 8725 I-35 Bldg 1, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Competitive pay with needed support for continuous development and career advancement.
- Flexibility in scheduling and a time off policy that helps support your work/life balance.
- Initial and ongoing training to get you proficient in your new role
- Comprehensive benefits like a 401K / pension, education reimbursement, and programs to help you balance work with the rest of your life.
Based on our Company Car Guidelines, this role may qualify for a company car. Our leadership team determines this based on annual work mileage for this location. You may be required to use your personal vehicle until these guidelines are met. We offer mileage reimbursements for personal vehicle usage during work.”Under limited supervision, the Consultant I is responsible for investigating, negotiating, and settling moderately complex property damage and liability insurance claims. The individual travels to the loss site to conduct a thorough analysis. In addition, the Consultant I reviews the insurance policy, evaluates damages, determines loss coverage, and authorizes payments.A day in the life of a Total Loss Adjuster - Copart, and what it takes to do the job!↵As an Obvious Total Loss Adjuster - Copart, you will play a pivotal role in our claims handling process, focusing on determining the repairability or total loss of vehicles. Your primary workspace will be at the Copart facility where you will spend the majority of your time. On other occasions, you will work from your home office. Your responsibilities will include reviewing moderate to complex damages, preparing estimates and valuations, assessing vehicle conditions, determining salvage valuations, and engaging in negotiation and settlement processes with our valued customers.You'll wear a few hats to fill a few roles throughout your day that all 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 Auto property damage claim. You lead with empathy, always.The Investigator - you'll confidently and independently investigate auto property damage claims by conducting detailed reviews of damage. You will also identify appropriate options, conditions, and unrelated prior damages that apply to your total loss evaluation. Your final determination will help you reach a fair and reasonable settlement with our customers.The Effective Communicator - you'll use phone, emails and sometimes even video chat with shops and customers to help them through a fast, fair, and easy claims process. Researches and responds to complex customer communications, concerns, conflicts, or issues. Developing and maintaining partnerships with shops and storage yards will require you to apply your learned knowledge and communication skills.The Negotiator - In accordance with all legal and business standards methodologies, you will evaluate and negotiate claims and repair or total loss processes with customer, shops, and storage yards. During negotiations, you will incorporate tactics to handle challenging and complex situations.The Problem Solver - Your sharp critical thinking skills will be put to use in a fast-paced environment as you work with multiple tools, including estimating platforms, analysis reports, and standard processes. Using your well-honed communication skills, you'll be able to coach others to adhere to industry standards and company best practices, and continuous improvement.Preferred Qualifications
- • You must have 12 months or more of Auto Collision estimating in CCC One, Audatex, or Mitchell
- You have a High School Diploma or a GED
- Previous experience in total loss adjustment or a related field is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in using estimating software and valuation tools for virtual assessments.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate moderate to complex vehicle damages effectively.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills to interact with customers and stakeholders remotely.
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to delivering accurate and timely results.
- This position is not available for California, Alaska, and Hawaii residents.
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