Auto Damage Claims Adjuster

The Progressive Corp

Newburgh, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$73,600–$89,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Auto Insurance, Body Shop, Career Development, Claims Processing, Conflict Resolution, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Insurance, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Negotiation Skills, Physical Demands, Preventive Medicine, Pricing, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Tracking, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Newburgh, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.

As an auto damage claims adjuster, you'll serve as Progressive's point of contact with customers - directing and making decisions regarding the repair process from beginning to end. Managing your own inventory while working independently, you'll work closely with body shops and others to negotiate repair pricing and assess liability. Ideal candidates will possess leadership and conflict management skills, along with strong attention to detail and a passion for providing excellent customer service.

This is a field position with access to a company car and frequent driving within your assigned geographical area. We assess our workload collectively, which means you may cover assignments outside your geographical area. You may also be required to report into an office occasionally.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Complete vehicle inspections, write estimates, determine total loss evaluations, and set clear expectations and timelines
  • Negotiate repair process with body shops
  • Document information related to the claim and make decisions consistent with claims standards and local laws
  • Evaluate and handle claim payments and resolution of claims without payments
  • Review and determine validity of any supplement requests

Must-have qualifications

  • A minimum of four years of relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
  • {OR} Associate's degree and a minimum of three years relevant work experience with one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
  • {OR} Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year appraisal/estimatics or insurance experience
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and compliance with Progressive's driving standards and/or policies

Compensation

  • $73,600 - $89,900/year, depending on experience
  • Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 16% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Location

  • Newburgh, NY
  • We assess our workload collectively, which means you may cover assignments outside your geographical area as well.

Benefits

  • 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, including volunteer 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 assistance

Physical requirements and working conditions

The physical requirements and working conditions listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

  • Individual will work in the field, office, body shop, network shop, or service center environment and at time be expected to lift, bend stretch, walk, crouch, twist and/or lay on floor.
  • Exposure to fumes, dust and odors from chemicals/solvents typically found in body shops.
  • Must be able to move and/or lift 20 lbs.
  • Involves standing and walking around the room to monitor work (e.g., training).
  • Requires long periods of standing (e.g., mailroom).
  • Involves frequent driving.
  • Required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl.

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.

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About the Company

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The Progressive Corp

At Progressive, our diverse group of more than 33,000 talented professionals come from all walks of life and all fields of business-spanning six large corporate offices and hundreds of smaller claims and legal offices around the country. Whether it's the pride of working for a successful, Fortune 200 Company or the enjoyment of experiencing a unique work environment every single day-you'll soon find out there are a lot of perks to working here. Progressive is a place where innovation and collaboration are a way of life, where hard work is celebrated and rewarded, where you can see what you're truly made of … and love what you do.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Insurance
FOUNDED
1937
WEBSITE
http://www.progressive.com