Claims Auto Adjuster (Mid-Level) - Non-Injury

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will help members navigate moderately complex, non-injury auto claims from investigation through resolution. You will review coverage, determine liability, evaluate damages, negotiate settlements, and coordinate with internal and external partners to move claims forward. A key part of the role is delivering best-in-class service by setting clear expectations, explaining decisions, documenting your work, and providing empathetic support during the claims process.

This position is based in San Antonio, TX. Employees are required to work onsite 5 days per week for the first 6 months. After the initial 6-month period, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office per week.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Investigates liability and applies appropriate coverage, evaluates, negotiates, and settles moderately complex auto claims.
• Negotiates liability for comparative negligence (claimant or adverse carrier).
• Identifies coverage concerns, reviews prior loss history, determines, and creates Special Investigation Unit (SIU) referrals, when appropriate.
• Interacts with multiple parties to gather information needed to determine liability (police reports, recorded statements, witness statements).
• Resolves claims through proactive problem solving and decision making, within authority guidelines and under moderate supervision, overcoming obstacles, and effectively prioritizing the workload.
• Clearly documents thought process including damage evaluation, investigation, negotiation, and settlement decisions.
• Collaborates and sets expectations with external and internal business partners to facilitate claims resolution.
• Supports members, business partners, and claimants, through use of varying communication channels to include utilization of digital tools to drive timely and effective resolutions through exceptional service.
• Applies developing knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of Auto Physical Damage to adjust claims.
• Supports workload surges and catastrophe (CAT) response operations as needed, including mandatory on-call dates and potential evening, weekend, and/or holiday work outside normal work hours.
• May be assigned CAT deployment travel with minimal notice during designated CATs.
• Works various types of claims, including ones of higher complexity, and may be assigned additional work outside normal duties as needed.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Progressive experience handling low complexity auto non injury liability claims.
• Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of auto claims contracts as well as application of case law and state laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated negotiation, investigation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in prioritizing and multi-tasking, including navigating through multiple business applications.
• Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required.

What sets you apart:

• One or more years of auto liability claims experience managing claims from initial contact through resolution
• One year of experience managing a pending inventory with demonstrated organization and prioritization skills
• Proven experience with comparative negligence and shared liability determinations
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to interpret policy language, assess coverages, and make sound decisions
• Proficiency with Guidewire or similar claims management systems
• Bachelors degree or industry designation (e.g., AIC, CPCU)
• US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $51,370.00 - $86,680.00 .

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.