Appraiser

Bluefire Insurance Services, Inc. • Houston, TX

2d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Bluefire is part of the Confie family of insurance companies. At Bluefire, our
employees enjoy a positive, dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative workplace
where performance is rewarded, continued learning is promoted, and employees
have exciting opportunities for advancement. Confie is one of the top five
insurance brokers in the United States, but we didn’t achieve this milestone by
chance. We believe that our success is due to the talented people on our side
and our positive corporate culture. We also have one of the most diverse
employee teams in the insurance industry. Our employees enjoy competitive pay
and a convenient work-life balance in their schedules. We also offer a robust
benefits package that includes:

Health Care: Choices among several medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plan: A 401K plan with a percentage of company-matched
contributions.
Fitness: A corporate gym discount to make staying active more accessible.
Mental Health Support: 12 therapy sessions and 13 additional psychiatric
sessions.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential assistance to you or anyone in your
household who is experiencing personal or professional problems — at no cost.
Flexible Schedule: Monday to Friday
Extra Perks: Access to disability, hospital indemnity, universal life,
critical illness, and accident insurance plans. We even offer pet insurance.

As we continue to grow and extend our reach, our priority is focused on
recruiting talented and driven people to add to our team and build them up for
success.

Purpose

Prepares and documents accurate vehicle damage appraisals. Responsible for
coordinating with appropriate claim resources on coverage issues, subrogation,
salvage, and potential fraud opportunities to achieve optimum final claim
resolution

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 4-year degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years Insurance or Shop estimating experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical journals/procedures, and financial reports and data
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, clients, customers, and the general public
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Maintain continuous and effective communication with customers, agents, and claim staff
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and exercise strong, sound judgment
• Knowledge of auto repair and repair techniques, including thorough understanding of auto terminology and construction
• Knowledge of claim appraisal systems and overall claims operations
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities in a tactful manner
• Ability to resolve issues effectively. Understands when to handle an issue and when to escalate
• Ability to prioritize activities and projects while staying organized
• Ability to process high volumes of work while meeting deadlines
• Possesses ability to manipulate multiple computer systems and estimating databases

Responsibilities

• Independently completes timely and accurate estimates in accordance with the organization's standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Completes timely and accurate loss in accordance with the organization's standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Prepares and documents accurate vehicle/equipment damage appraisals, actual Cash and Replacement values according to insurance department regulations and Affirmative's Estimating Standards and Best Practices guidelines
• Achieves authorization to provide settlement amount to the assigned Claim Representative for payment. This may include presentation of facts gathered to appropriate leadership, depending on settlement amount and authority level
• Manages repair time to improve cycle time
• Maintain appropriate technical expertise, certifications and regulatory required licenses through successful completion of company and industry classes and training
• Participates in special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Choices among several medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A 401K plan with a percentage of company-matched contributions.
• A corporate gym discount to make staying active more accessible.
• 12 therapy sessions and 13 additional psychiatric sessions.
• Confidential assistance to you or anyone in your household who is experiencing personal or professional problems — at no cost.
• Flexible Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Access to disability, hospital indemnity, universal life, critical illness, and accident insurance plans. We even offer pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED