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The Property and Cargo Claim Adjuster is responsible for managing claims involving cargo loss, property damage, and auto damage across 48 states within a flatbed trucking operation. This desk-based ...

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We are seeking experienced and detail-oriented commercial auto claim adjusters to join our dynamic team. Candidates must be available to work claims primarily aligned with the Pacific Time Zone. At ...

$65K - $84K/yr

We are seeking experienced and detail-oriented commercial auto claim adjusters to join our dynamic team. Candidates must be available to work claims primarily aligned with the Pacific Time Zone. At ...

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We are seeking experienced and detail-oriented commercial auto claim adjusters to join our dynamic team. Candidates must be available to work claims primarily aligned with the Pacific Time Zone. At ...

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How much do auto claim adjuster trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for auto claim adjuster trainee in the United States is $57,485.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Auto Claim Adjuster Trainee vs Auto Claim Adjuster?

AspectAuto Claim Adjuster TraineeAuto Claim Adjuster
CertificationsMay require state-specific licensing or training programsTypically requires licensing and certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining period, supervised, office or fieldFull-time, independent or team-based claims handling
ExperienceEntry-level, on-the-job trainingExperience in claims adjusting often required
Job ResponsibilitiesLearning claims process, assisting senior adjustersEvaluating damages, negotiating settlements

The main difference is that an Auto Claim Adjuster Trainee is in a learning phase, often requiring training and supervision, while an Auto Claim Adjuster is a fully qualified professional responsible for handling claims independently.

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Infographic showing various Auto Claim Adjuster Trainee job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,485 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Claims Adjuster Trainee (Spanish Fluency Preferred)

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

San Diego, CA • On-site

$28.77/hr

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Are you searching for a unique opportunity that offers exceptional training and career growth with a dynamic and growing organization? Are you a Spanish speaker looking to apply those skills in a professional environment? Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is searching for bright individuals looking to begin a challenging, yet rewarding career path as a Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster.
Upon successful completion of the Claims Training program, the Claims Adjuster Trainee will be responsible for management of a caseload of workers compensation claims from inception to resolution. Responsibilities include initial investigation and analysis, strategic planning, management of medical care and legal process, and client relations. This individual will continue to build on claims knowledge and claims will increase in number and complexity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Completes classroom training introducing workers' compensation claims handling strategies, medical terminology, and legal concepts.
  • Learns skills such as investigative and persuasive communication, negotiation, decision-making, and strategic planning. Learns to review and interpret medical records.
  • Conducts and directs the investigation of reported claims to determine coverage, compensability and severity and to gather all other relevant information, including making three-point contact telephone calls.
  • Calculates appropriate reserves for each claim and ensures that reserves are adjusted as needed per authority guidelines.
  • Develops and updates a plan of action for the successful resolution of each claim.
  • Assigns appropriate tasks to a Claims Assistant and/or Claims Clerical Assistant and ensures they are performed correctly and efficiently.
  • Reduces fraud through early identification and escalation.
  • Communicates effectively with individuals outside the company, including clients, medical providers, and injured workers.
  • Prepares timely and accurate settlement recommendations (within designated authority parameters) and effectively negotiates the settlement of claims.
  • Ensures that the actions of all other professionals involved in managing a claim, including attorneys, nurse case managers, and investigators, are coordinated to achieve a successful resolution of the claim.

WHAT YOU'D BRING TO THE ROLE
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent certificate required; Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university is preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Spanish Fluency ability preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organization skills to ensure tasks are completed within hard deadlines
  • Basic mathematical skills to calculate monetary reserves
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook

In accordance with the California Equal Pay Act, the starting hourly wage for this job is $28.7741. This hourly wage is what the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations consistent with applicable law. The pay scale applies only to this position and only if it is filled in California. The pay scale may be different for other positions or in other locations.