Associate Auto Adjuster

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

It is all about learning and growing.  Our Associate Auto Claims Adjuster role may be a new career for you. There’s a lot to learn, but the pathway is mapped out and USAA is willing to invest in you! Our comprehensive, fully paid four-month training program includes all training materials, licensing costs, class discussions, hands-on training, e-learning modules, and the instructor led guidance will help you to support our members independently. We have new training classes starting every month.

Our in-office development program provides the training you need and the encouragement to create a proactive and independent support style to service our membership.  After six months in-office, you’ll have the opportunity to work offsite 2 days a week.  Military veterans and spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Work schedules will vary and may include some weekends. Relocation assistance  is not  available for this position.

We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to  work in our Phoenix, AZ office, located at 1 Norterra Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085  as an Associate Auto Claims Adjuster. Your work will focus on adjusting non-injury auto claims and you'll work under supervision to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and adjust low complexity auto insurance claims presented by or against our members. This will include the end-to-end claims process and settling claims in compliance with state laws and regulations. In this role, you will make a difference to our members as you deliver best in class customer service through setting appropriate expectations, proactively communicating and providing advice to deliver appropriate solutions to the member.

Training will be held in-office for the first 8 weeks and attendance is 100% mandatory. Training will be Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 : 30 pm and the working shift after completing training will most likely be Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 : 30 pm.

What you'll do :

Acquire and apply basic knowledge of auto coverages. auto physical damage, and liability, in order to evaluate and settle high volume and low complexity auto claims such as; simple comprehensive and collision (i.e., single vehicle, parked and unoccupied, clear liability), glass, roadside, and rental vehicle coverages for repairable vehicles.

Resolve claims through proactive problem solving and decision making, within authority guidelines and under direct supervision, while overcoming obstacles, and effectively prioritizing the workload.

Clearly document thought process including damage evaluation, investigation, negotiation, and settlement decisions.

Collaborate and set expectations with external and internal business partners to facilitate claims resolution.

Support members, business partners, and claimants, through use of varying communication channels to include utilization of digital tools to drive timely and effective resolutions through exceptional service.

Acquire and apply a foundational knowledge of Property and Claims (P&C) insurance industry products, and services, to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

Support workload surges and catastrophe (CAT) response operations as needed, including potential evening, weekends, and / or holiday work outside normal work hours.

May be assigned CAT deployment travel with minimal notice during designated CATs.

Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have :

High School Diploma or equivalent experience or GED

Ability to provide exceptional customer service for our members by communicating clearly and professionally using multiple communication channels to process information related to auto claims

Ability to prioritize and multi-task while navigating through multiple business applications

Successfully acquire an insurance adjuster license and applicable state registrations within 90 days of hire

Successful completion of a job-related assessments is required.

What sets you apart :

US military experience through military service or a military spouse / domestic partner

Bachelor’s degree

Compensation range :  The hiring range for this position is : $48,340 to $50,340

Compensation : USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits : At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.