Claims Adjuster Trainee

Job Description

National General Insurance is currently hiring for an auto Telephone Claims Adjuster Trainee.

The Claims Adjuster Trainee role is for our West Coast claims team. Candidates must reside in PST/MST/CST time zones be available to work Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm Pacific Time Zone hours

Launch your claims career by learning how to investigate, analyze, and make meaningful decisions that help people when it matters most. This trainee role offers hands‑on learning, support, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation in auto claims.

• Handles basic investigation regarding most aspects of auto claims (coverage, liability and damages)
• Identifies customer needs and works to meet those needs using appropriate customer service skills
• Applies a basic understanding of systems and technology used within the company
• Partners to determine subrogation or fraud potential and how to handle
• Exhibits basic understanding of insurance policies written by the company, the industry, and organizational relationships within the company and department
• Begins recognizing and identifying body parts of a vehicle and other potential property damage

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

As a requirement of employment, individuals who currently hold an active insurance license must terminate all existing appointments prior to onboarding and must not hold any outside appointments at any point during employment. Applicants seeking an adjuster role who also hold a resident producer license must formally surrender that license when instructed to by the licensing team. By proceeding with the application process, applicants acknowledge and accept these licensing requirements and agree to comply.

Analytical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Learning Agility, Process Oriented, Results‑Oriented, Time Management

Base compensation offered for this role is $22.84/hr -- $29.57 and is based on experience and qualifications. Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e. commission, bonus, etc.), if applicable for the role.

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.

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