Field Auto Adjuster

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. 

Job Description

The Auto Field Adjuster is responsible for working in the field to assess vehicle damage, conduct on‑site inspections, and accurately document losses. This role includes writing repair estimates in accordance with company guidelines, taking detailed photographs of vehicle damage, and managing the full estimating process, including supplements and negotiations with repair facilities and other vendors. The appraiser schedules and completes inspections efficiently, maintains thorough documentation, and communicates clearly with customers and partners. A strong focus on exceptional customer service is essential, ensuring customers are informed and supported throughout the claims process.

We are seeking an experienced Auto Field Adjuster to join our field estimating team in the central New Jersey market, with primary coverage in Middlesex and Union Counties. This is a field‑based, territory‑assigned role, and the ideal candidate will reside within or close to this service area.

The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in auto damage assessment, strong proficiency with CCC One estimating software, and demonstrated negotiation and time‑management skills. A customer‑focused mindset is essential, as this role plays a critical part in delivering timely, accurate, and high‑quality service to our policyholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies mastered content in interpretations of all policy types written by the company and assists leadership in formal and ad hoc training

• Negotiates settlements, makes settlement payments and documents all activities in the most complex of files

• Interprets regulatory compliance and fair claims practices

• Builds mastered relationships with both internal and external customers

• Exhibits mastery estimating fundamentals in order to create estimates of damages on 1st and 3rd party material damage losses of all severities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

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

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Skills

Auto Estimating, CCC ONE, Claims Administration, Claims Resolution, Insurance Claims Investigations, Licensing, Negotiation

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is:
Field Adjuster Cons I: $26.49 – $37.50/hour
Field Adjuster Cons II: $28.03 – 39.42/hour
Field Adjuster Sr. Cons I: $35.82 – 45.58/hour
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Total compensation for this role may include additional components, such as incentive pay (for example, commission or bonus), if applicable.

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.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.