Auto Service Appraiser Sr- Desk
About The Position
COUNTRY Financial is seeking an Auto Service Appraiser Sr- Desk to inspect damaged vehicles and prepare itemized damage appraisals outlining the cost of parts, materials, and labor necessary to restore vehicles to their pre-damage condition. This role also determines if damages are sufficient to declare the vehicle a total loss. The position involves communicating with vehicle owners to schedule inspections, evaluating damages, and preparing written estimates in accordance with policy coverage. The appraiser will also audit/review body shop and independent appraiser estimates, supplements, and subrogation documentation, communicating all obtained information to involved parties, and negotiating and settling claims within prescribed authority while maintaining professional working relationships with body shops, vendors, and internal customers.
Requirements
- Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Responsibilities
- Communicates with vehicle owners to promptly schedule physical inspections of damaged vehicle.
- Completes physical inspections of damaged property, when necessary, evaluates damages and prepares written estimates in accordance with applicable policy coverage.
- Audits/reviews body shop and independent appraiser estimates, supplements and subrogation documentation relative to claims guidelines and procedures.
- Communicates all information obtained to involved parties, negotiates and settles claims within prescribed authority.
- Maintains professional working relationships with body shops, vendors and internal customers.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
