Auto Claims Adjuster

Knight Insurance | Home Office
California, USA

Auto Claims Adjuster

Onward Insurance- A Knight Insurance Company

Pay Range: $55,000- $65,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

Onward Insurance, a Knight Insurance Company, specializes in private passenger auto coverage for standard and non-standard drivers throughout California. We are seeking a Auto Claims Adjuster to join our growing claims team in Los Angeles. This position is responsible for handling first- and third-party property damage claims from investigation through settlement.

We are looking for an adjuster who understands auto liability fundamentals, communicates effectively with customers and repair facilities, and is ready to continue developing technical claims skills within a growing organization.

What You'll Do as a Auto Claims Adjuster:

• Manage a dedicated inventory of personal auto property damage claims
• Investigate coverage, liability, and damages
• Review police reports, witness statements, photographs, and repair estimates
• Evaluate damages and establish appropriate reserves
• Negotiate settlements with claimants, repair facilities, and vendors
• Identify subrogation opportunities
• Escalate SIU concerns when appropriate
• Maintain accurate claim documentation and diary management
• Comply with California claims handling regulations and company procedures

Qualifications

What do we look for in our Auto Claims Adjuster?

• 1+ years of personal auto claims experience preferred
• Understanding of California auto liability fundamentals
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage claim inventory independently
• Experience with claims management systems and Microsoft Office Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Property Damage claims experience preferred

What do we offer?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Supplemental life insurance policies for you and your dependents
• Long term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Retirement plans:
  Employer match, 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Metro-link Reimbursement (Onsite- CA employees)
• Onsite Gym with group Yoga and Pilates; classes (Onsite- CA employees)
• UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)
• Tickets at Work
  - Discounts on parks, museums, movie tickets and much more
• AT&T Wireless Discounts
• Midway Rent a Car
  - Rental car Discounts
• Dell Member Purchase Program

This is a full-cycle claims handling position, not a call-center or intake role.

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