Claims Adjuster Trainee

Company: Progressive
Location: Fort Dodge
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Claims Adjuster TraineeJob Number: 207631
As a claims adjuster trainee, you'll learn how to help customers get back on the road after an accident. This is not a field position which means you'll be building relationships with customers over the phone. In a fast-paced environment, you'll learn how to resolve a full case load of claims efficiently while managing the claims process from start to finish. You'll have the support of a collaborative team and ongoing coaching from leaders. We'll 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 remote role with occasional travel quarterly to the Clive office for various reasons such as events, training sessions, leadership meetings, and more. You'll be trained virtually, but if you prefer an in-office environment for training or would like to work in the office more than once a quarter, you are able to do so. Candidates must reside within the state of Iowa.Duties & responsibilities (upon completion of training)

• Determine coverage
• Determine liability (who's 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 claimsMust-have qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Instead of a degree, a combined total of five years post-secondary and/or relevant work experienceTraining Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pmOnboarding Training Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pmWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm, with periodic rotating SaturdaysCompensation
    • Once you complete training (which includes passing any necessary testing requirements), your salary will range from $50,000-$53,000, however, during training, you will be paid an hourly rate 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 hoursBenefits
      • 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 assistanceEqual Opportunity Employer
        Job: ClaimsPrimary Location: United States-Iowa-Fort Dodge
        Schedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularWork From Home: No

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