Auto-Owners Insurance · 6 days ago
Inside Physical Damage Appraiser
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAuto-Owners Insurance is a top-rated insurance carrier seeking an experienced and motivated Claims professional to join their team. The role involves inspecting damaged automobiles, developing repair cost information, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with automotive repair standards.
Auto InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Allison T.
Responsibilities
Inspect damaged automobiles, develop information regarding repair costs, negotiate repair cost agreements, and evaluate practicality of repair and options for settlement of claims
Maintains an understanding of current automobile construction and repair techniques, assuring compliance with statutory requirements including but not limited to appropriate use of after-market parts, and repairs to automobiles with concern for safety and industry standards
Communicate with claim associates, agents, insured’s repair facilities and others regarding inspections and conclusions; develop and participate in required communication to vehicle owner regarding repairs, participate as necessary in negotiations, follow-up and problem resolution on claims
Works towards the resolution of claims, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary
Handle investigations by phone, mail and on-site investigations
Willing to travel and be temporarily reassigned for catastrophe duty upon request
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years working as a physical damage appraiser
Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to resolve complex issues
Organize and interpret data
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Possess a valid driver's license
Willing to travel and be temporarily reassigned for catastrophe duty upon request
Inspect damaged automobiles, develop information regarding repair costs, negotiate repair cost agreements, and evaluate practicality of repair and options for settlement of claims
Maintains an understanding of current automobile construction and repair techniques, assuring compliance with statutory requirements including but not limited to appropriate use of after-market parts, and repairs to automobiles with concern for safety and industry standards
Communicate with claim associates, agents, insured's repair facilities and others regarding inspections and conclusions; develop and participate in required communication to vehicle owner regarding repairs, participate as necessary in negotiations, follow-up and problem resolution on claims
Works towards the resolution of claims, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary
Handle investigations by phone, mail and on-site investigations
Preferred
Knowledge of CCC software is preferred but not required
Benefits
Matched 401(k)
Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
Bonus programs
Generous paid time off including holidays
Vacation days
Personal time
Sick leave
Company
Auto-Owners Insurance
We are a team of hard working associates and local, independent agents who are proud to be among the nation's largest insurers of Life, Home, Car, and Business; and consistently ranked as a Fortune 500 company since 2002.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2024-04-10
2024-04-10
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