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Principal Auto Claims Examiner (Hiring Immediately)

USAA

Phoenix, AZ
1 month ago
$54,550.00 - $92,060.00

Job Description

Join USAA as a Principal Auto Claims Examiner, where you'll handle complex auto insurance claims with a focus on delivering best-in-class service. Enjoy a flexible work environment and contribute to empowering the military community through your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate and determine coverage and liability for complex auto claims
  • Negotiate liability for comparative negligence
  • Identify coverage concerns and create Special Investigation Unit referrals
  • Gather information from multiple parties to determine liability
  • Evaluate and negotiate settlement of first and third-party physical damage claims
  • Document investigation and settlement decisions
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners using various communication channels
  • Support workload surges and catastrophe response operations
  • Ensure compliance with risk and compliance policies

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
  • 2 years of customer service experience
  • 1 year of experience handling low to moderately complex auto non-injury liability claims
  • Experience determining auto liability coverage
  • Proficient knowledge of the auto claims contract and application of case law
  • Demonstrated negotiation, investigation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
  • Proven investigatory, analytical, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to organize, analyze, and effectively determine risk and appropriate response
  • Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts

Preferred Qualifications

  • US military experience through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active Adjuster's License
  • 1-2 years recent multi-vehicle claims liability experience
  • Guidewire Claims Center experience
  • Knowledge of Liability & Physical Damage Coverage and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Property Damage
  • Dispute resolution experience
  • Knowledge of Arbitration/Subrogation

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans401(k) and pensionLife insuranceParental benefits and adoption assistancePaid time off with holidays and volunteer hoursWellness programsCareer path planning and continuing education