Field Auto Adjuster - Lynchburg VA

Auto Damage Adjuster

Are you someone who enjoys being on the move, solving problems, and making a real impact for customers? As an Auto Damage Adjuster, you'll be at the forefront of our claims process—meeting customers where they are, whether it's at their home, a repair shop, or a tow yard. You'll take the lead in writing estimates and guiding customers through the repair or total loss process, using a mix of in-person visits, virtual inspections, and written communication. No two days are the same—whether you're evaluating damage on-site or collaborating with body shops and service providers, you'll enjoy a fast-paced, hands-on role that keeps you engaged and on your toes. If you're looking for a career that blends technical know-how, customer service, and the freedom of field work, this is your chance to thrive in a role where your expertise truly matters.

A day in the life of the Field Auto Damage Adjuster, and what it takes to do the job!

The Customer Service Expert – you'll live into Allstate's Claims Culture by caring, empowering, and restoring, and you will accomplish that by being compassionate, clear, and a committed partner in each Casualty claim. You lead with empathy, always.

The Investigator – you'll confidently and independently investigate casualty (and applicable LOB (line of business)) claims by performing detailed reviews of damage and interpreting policies to determine coverage.

The Effective Communicator – you'll use phone, emails and sometimes even video chat with customers to help them through a fast, fair, and easy claims process. You'll also incorporate a specific approach to claim handling to offer the customer their preference of communication to efficiently discuss their claim needs and keep them updated on the claim progress.

The Negotiator – You will evaluate and negotiate claims settlements with customers, vendors, third party carriers and claimants, in accordance with all legal and business standard methodologies. With negotiations, you will incorporate tactics in handling challenging and complex situations.

The Problem Solver – you'll utilize multiple tools to get the job done in a fast-paced environment, including estimate tools, job aids, and additional settlement platforms, all while using your sharp critical thinking skills.

The Recorder – Your Eye for Detail Keeps Everything on Track – In this role, you'll ensure claims are documented accurately and in line with policy agreements. As you handle each case, you'll maintain clear, timely records in our claims system (which we'll train you on). Your attention to detail helps keep the process smooth, organized, and transparent from start to finish.

Work Location

This position is a field-based role. To be eligible for this role, you must be in the following location: Lynchburg, VA

This position is eligible for a monthly internet stipend of $80 to offset the costs of internet expenses

Company Car

Based on our Company Car Guidelines, this role may qualify for a company car. Our leadership team determines this based on annual work mileage for this location. You may be required to use your personal vehicle until these guidelines are met. We offer mileage reimbursements for personal vehicle usage during work.

Please note, you may be required to attend 2 weeks of training held in person at our Dallas, TX office.

Notice of Licensing Requirement

As a condition of employment, you may be expected to obtain an adjuster's license

All required licenses will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire

You must maintain all licensing required for your role. This includes any continuing education and/or other state-affiliated requirements for licensing renewal

This role offers a sign on bonus of $1,000 if you have an active appraiser license or active adjuster license in TX, FL, or your resident state (current employees and candidates who have previously worked for and are seeking to be rehired at Allstate and its family of companies are not eligible for this sign-on bonus)

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.