Property Claim Adjuster / Public Adjuster

Company Description

Allied Public Adjusters is a dedicated team committed to ensuring individuals receive fair insurance settlements. With a legacy since 1997, we combine state-licensed expertise with an in-house assortment of legal professionals, construction estimators, accountants, and adjusters. At Allied, we're not just about claims; we're about people. Join us as we advocate for transparency, equity, and the rightful interests of our community.

Our Core Values

G.R.I.T.

Go-Getters - We pursue truth and fairness with speed and expertise. We are responsive, proactive, and committed to prompt, professional service.

Relationships - Our business thrives on the deep connections we cultivate with everyone we work with — clients, colleagues, vendors, and insurance company representatives. We value these relationships and nurture them with care and respect.

Investigations - Through deep-dive investigations, our team masters the complexities of property damage claims with precision and rigor. We embrace challenges, setting our service above the rest.

Truth - When we look at a loss, we seek truth. We claim only what's owed—nothing more, nothing less. It is what it is! In the pursuit of truth, we serve as champions for our clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

APA is currently expanding and is looking for motivated individuals to come on board as Public Adjusters. The PA is a professional claims handler who advocates for the policyholder in appraising and negotiating a claimant's insurance claim throughout the claim process.

A successful Public Adjuster is intelligent, articulate, a skillful writer, self-driven, career-minded, organized, analytical, determined, curious, and people-oriented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a summary of the essential functions. Other duties may be performed, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• On lead office days, work with the Client Success Team regarding leads.
• On lead inspection days, inspecting properties and signing leads where this fit is determined correct.
• Reviewing insurance policies fully to determine applicability to client loss.
• For assigned claims, the PA will be responsible for inspecting, measuring, presenting, and advocating a claim from beginning to end.
• Effective and efficient utilization of all claims related management/ support systems and tools.
• Effective and efficient utilization of support team, legal, loss measurements, and leadership where needed to resolve claims at maximum value for our clients.
• Proper documentation of claim files pursuant to APA’s standard.
• Manage a caseload of open claim files from inception through conclusion.
• Be a good team member, help others where needed.

Other:

• Maintain APA’s high-level service standards, reporting procedures, and statutory compliance.
• Keeping clients updated and management of their expectations.
• Establish on-going relationships with APA’s valued clients to create new leads and business opportunities.
• Working with APA's legal department, make sure all licenses and certificates are up to date.
• Maintain a regular course of self-improvement to satisfy licensing, continued education requirements, and increase professional internal “APA” and industry related knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the characteristics, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that the ideal applicant will possess:

• Open and eager to learn new things.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Goal oriented and comfortable working with metrics.
• An overall understanding of the insurance claim process from start to finish.
• Knowledge of property/ home construction and restoration practices.
• The ability to create a restoration estimate within Xactimate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to eloquently present technical matters in simple terms for non-technical individuals.
• Have a minimum of 4 years of experience in property/casualty claims adjusting.

and/or,

• Have a minimum of 4 years of experience in creating Xactimate restoration estimates for a vendor/ general contractor.
• Bachelor’s degree or in-lieu of degree equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

In addition to a phenomenal career opportunity, APA offers an excellent benefits package including:

1. Competitive pay package, to well exceed industry average, commensurate with experience.

2. Base salary + Commission + Bonus.

3. 401k (3% non-elective).

4. Health and dental insurance options.

5. Car & phone allowance.

6. Generous paid holidays paid time-off policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $112,500.00 - $172,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glendale, CA 91203