Claims Adjuster, AFAS

Associate Auto Claims Adjuster

Overview of Position
Adjusters are responsible for answering questions via the phone and adjudicate claims for automotive service contracts based on contract coverage.

• Starting pay for this position is $23.00 per hour depending on experience
• Automotive knowledge required. Please see the job requirements below
• Must be able to commute to the Woodlands, TX office for training

What makes us different?

• We have various work schedules and pay shift differentials for night and weekend hours worked.
• Medical benefits begin on your first day
• Tuition reimbursement available after 6 months, up to $5000/annually
• Competitive paid time off, including holidays

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Responsible for answering calls from car dealerships and independent repair facilities to verify the completion and validity of claim forms.
• Reviews company records to determine various levels of claim coverage.
• Calculates the amount of the claim and submits claims for payment.
• Documents all information in a database system. Uses reference labor manuals, technical bulletins and system components to adjudicate claims.
• Must provide extraordinary customer service over the phone to both internal and external customers.
• Adjudicate claims for automotive warranty contracts based on contract coverage.
• Ability to accurately explain contract coverage with repair facilities and contract holders.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and under deadlines
• Ability to present a professional image
• Ability to establish courses of action to ensure efficient completion of work
• Ability to think creatively and make decisions based on incomplete information
• Proficiency of computer navigation and Microsoft Office 2003 or later versions & Microsoft Windows XP or later versions
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus: the ability to speak, read and write the Spanish language fluently

What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?

General office demands

Training will be conducted in-office for 4-6 weeks. After training, Adjusters have the ability to work remote/hybrid model.

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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