Sr. Auto Appraiser

USAA•Washington Metro, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a field-based role in the Washington Metro, VA area. As a dedicated Sr. Auto Appraiser, within defined guidelines and framework responsible for the investigation, negotiation, evaluation and appraisal of vehicle damage claims for both repairable and total loss vehicles to ensure estimate accuracy in compliance with state laws and regulations. Accountable for delivering exceptional member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice, and empathy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
2 years of auto appraising experience.
Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts.
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Nice To Haves

Proficient knowledge of P&C insurance policy contracts and coverages, auto parts distribution process and claim appraisal process and procedures.
Advanced working knowledge of estimating losses using CCC or similar estimating platforms.
Demonstrated written and verbal skills to communicate with members, claimants, repair facilities, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and appraise highly complex auto physical damage claims in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, corporate guidelines and state laws and regulations.
Investigate claim damages including communicating with the insured, internal claims adjusters, and third parties/vendors.
Review facts of loss and vehicle damage to determine if subrogation opportunities exist and ensures all supporting physical damage documentation is in the claim.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, contracts, and internal processes/systems/procedures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policy provisions.
Review claims/suppliers for fraud indicators and refers to Special Investigations Unit for handling, if applicable.
Maintain accurate and current claim file documentation throughout the claims process for complex claims.
Maintain high standards of productivity through effective desk management, timely follow ups, and accurate mapping of repair plan and timeline for repair in support of fast and accurate claims adjudication.
Review additional damages received from repair facilities to either complete a supplement or triage to field provider method of inspection.
Serve as a subject matter expert representative for disputed claims or trials.
Serve as a resource for team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.
Partner with vendors and internal business partners to facilitate highest complexity claims resolution.
May involve external regulatory coordination to ensure appropriate documentation and compliance.
Proactively provide policyholders with information regarding their coverage, repair estimate or total loss valuation, and claims/repair process while setting appropriate expectations.
Support workload surges and catastrophe (CAT) response operations as needed, including mandatory on-call dates and potential evening, weekend, and/or holiday work outside normal work hours.
May be assigned CAT deployment travel with minimal notice during designated CATs.
Work various types of claims, including ones of higher complexity, and may be assigned additional work outside normal duties as needed.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.