Sr. Injury Adjuster- UM

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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.
The Opportunity
As a dedicated Sr. Injury Adjuster- UM, you will be responsible to adjust attorney-involved, moderately complex UM/UIM claims or moderately complex to include confirming coverage, determining liability, investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and adjudicating claims in compliance with state laws and regulations. Responsible for delivering a concierge level of best-in-class member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice, and empathy.
This hybrid role requires an individual to be in the office 3 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Adjusts attorney-involved soft tissue and moderately complex claims with injuries (e.g., torn meniscus, broken bones, disc herniations) and UM/UIM claims, as well as some auto physical damage associated with those claims.
- Identifies, confirms, and makes coverage decisions on soft tissue and moderately complex bodily injury claims.
- Investigates loss details, determines legal liability, evaluates, negotiates, and adjudicates claims appropriately and timely; within appropriate authority guidelines with clear documentation to support accurate outcomes.
- Prioritizes and manages assigned claims workload to keep members and other involved parties informed, provides timely claims status updates.
- Collaborates and supports team members to resolve issues and identify appropriate matters for escalation.
- Partners with and/or directs vendors and internal business partners to facilitate timely claims resolution.
- Delivers a best-in-class member service experience by setting appropriate expectations and proactive communication.
- 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.
- 2 years of auto claims adjusting experience.
- 1 year of injury adjusting experience with attorney represented claims,
- Proficient knowledge and understanding of the auto claims contract, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and accurate adjudication of claims as well as application of case law and state laws and regulations.
- Proficient negotiation, investigation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated time-management and decision-making skills.
- Proven investigatory, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology associated with bodily injury claims.
- Ability to exercise sound financial judgment and discretion in handling insurance claims.
- Proficient knowledge of coverage evaluation, loss assessment, and loss reserving.
- Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts.
What sets you apart:
- 4 or more years auto liability/casualty adjusting experience.
- 1 year or more experience in Uninsured motorist (UM) claims
- Ongoing professional development with a focus on Insurance
- Bachelors degree or higher
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $63,590 - $121,530.
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.
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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.