Total Loss Auto Adjuster

Shelter Insurance Companies

. Analyze, evaluate, and settle insurance claims involving automobile material damage losses .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeColumbia • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and decision-making capabilities in evaluating and settling automobile insurance claims, with a focus on negotiation and customer service. Proficient in automobile estimating and compliance with legal and contractual obligations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automobile Claims EvaluationNegotiation SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAutomobile Estimating SoftwareState License Acquisition

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Hard Skills

Claims AnalysisPhysical Damage ValuationTotal Loss Claims SettlementPolicy Coverage AnalysisMotor Vehicle Estimating

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareElectronic CommunicationsInternet Research Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

State Licenses

Industry Keywords

Insurance ClaimsAutomobile Repair KnowledgeCatastrophe Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, evaluate, and settle insurance claims involving automobile material damage losses
Determine the value of physical damage claims
Negotiate settlements within prescribed limits of authority
Follow established procedures and comply with legal and contractual obligations
Evaluate and settle auto total loss claims
May perform duties related to catastrophe teams for auto losses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
Superior negotiation, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to learn policy coverage analysis and interpretation and motor vehicle estimating through on-the-job learning and claims training courses
Strong technology skills, including keyboarding and familiarity with word processing software, electronic communications, automobile estimating software, and internet research capabilities
Good basic but advancing knowledge of automobile repair
Willingness and ability to acquire and maintain state licenses as applicable
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation
A minimum of two years general business experience in an insurance setting is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
Vitality Wellness Program
"Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
Flexible Scheduling
And much more!