Claims Appraiser - Auto Estimatics

State Farm•Buena Park, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Requirements

Auto collision repair, auto damage estimating, and/or auto insurance appraiser experience
Excellent customer service, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task across technical platforms
Accountability and Resourcefulness
Physical agility to allow for stooping, bending, and some physical lifting to adequately evaluate vehicle damage and create repair estimates
A valid driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License
CCC One and/or Mitchell knowledge
I-CAR Platinum Certification

Responsibilities

Collect vehicle information from repair shops or customers and complete initial and supplemental estimates via photos or in person.
Meet with insureds, explain coverage, estimate vehicle damage, and help them through the claims process while providing Remarkable® service.
Utilize automated estimating systems to prepare repair estimates.
Provide technical support to claim handlers on vehicle repair issues.
Apply knowledge of market value and other factors affecting reparability issues.
Evaluate bid content and photo documentation, vehicle damage, and causation issues.
Answer inbound calls and make outbound calls to customers and repair shops.
Provide exceptional customer service throughout the claims process, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
Occasionally interact with parties who express strong emotions or concerns about ongoing inspections or claim resolutions.

Benefits

Compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour work week
Potential starting salary range: $64,965.62 - $91,000.00
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
Eligible for an annual raise and bonus
Robust health and wellbeing programs
State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium
Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
Educational benefits like industry leading training programs
Top-notch tuition assistance programs
Employee resource groups
Mentoring
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
College coaching
National discount programs
Interactive monthly financial workshops
Free financial coaching
Opportunity to start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union
Generous time off policies
Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually
Parental leave
Paid holidays
Celebration day
Life leave (40 hours/year)
Bereavement leave
Community service/education support days
Matching Gift Program
Good Neighbor Grant Program
Employee Assistance Fund
Free financial advisors
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary