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Full-time Claims Adjuster Trainee

at Progressive Insurance in Georgia

An entry-level position for people who aspire to become Claim Generalists Assoc. As a Trainee, the majority of time is spent completing training designed to prepare the person for claims handling.Upon successful completion of training, people function as Claim Generalists Assoc.

The Claim Generalist Assoc. position investigates, analyzes, and determines the extent of Progressive’s liability concerning loss or damages, and attempts to affect settlement with claimants.

  • Corresponds with or interviews medical specialists, agents, police, witnesses, insureds or claimants to compile and analyze information.
  • Calculates and executes payment of claims and resolution of claims without payments.

Duties and Responsibilities: 100%

  • Participates in and completes ‘‘entry level’‘ training in preparation for becoming a Generalist Assoc. The training is delivered in a variety of formats including on-line courses, classroom based instruction, and through observation of Claim Generalist Assoc. performing the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5 years of relevant
  • work experience and/or postsecondary education.
*Relevant experience includes work as a claims adjuster, a property damage adjuster, or repair work within an automobile repair and/or body shop OR work experience in a position that developed or required the ability to think critically, solve problems, effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and embrace new challenges.

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and successfully effect settlements
  • Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Effective team player
  • Proficient in basic computer skills, including ability to utilize software programs in a Windows environment
  • Able to type
  • Ability to deal with conflict
  • Ability to work in a highly structured environment.

Working Conditions:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Individual will work in the field, office, body shops, or service center environment and at times be expected to: lift, bend, stretch, walk, crouch, and/or lay on floor.
  • Limited travel will be required to training classes or areas needing additional staffing.
  • May have to use personal vehicle to perform job.
  • Non-traditional
  • May work weekends and/or evenings.
  • May work more than 40 hours a week
  • Company-provided Cell Phone

As a Claim Representative, you may be required to work catastrophes (CATs) requiring travel and varied responsibilities for an extended period of time. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented.

How to apply: DO NOT use the Apply Online button. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:
http://progressiveinsurance.contacthr.com/17025629



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