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Farmers Insurance · 1 day ago

Auto Physical Damage Specialist III

Glendale, CA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$31.62/hr - $50.29/hr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Inspects, appraises or evaluates damaged property using claims estimating software and determines claims related damage.

Completes auto repair estimates or adjusts repair facility estimates.

Manages repair process and adjusts auto repair supplements.

Issues payments on site when appropriate.

Completes vehicle total loss valuations.

Explains total loss process and settles total loss claims.

Obtains salvage release agreement from policyholder or claimant on total loss vehicles before assigning liability to Salvage department.

Interacts/collaborates directly with policyholders, claimants, agents, repair facilities and attorneys.

Effectively collaborates with claim owners, defense counsel, SIU and independent adjustors for customer interaction and resolution strategy.

Confirms, explains, and applies coverage, assists with rental management, determines and reports on subrogation potential, fraud indicators, negotiates and issues claim payments.

Serves as mentor to less experienced adjusters, and demonstrates leadership skills on projects and in the workplace.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Computer skillsAPD EstimatingTechnical proficiencyBody repair operationsMechanical repair operationsNegotiatingInterpersonalCommunicationConflict resolutionCritical thinking

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Advanced negotiating skills Advanced in-person interpersonal and communication skills.

Advanced computer and time management skills.

3 years of previous APD Estimating skills required or consistent demonstration of technical proficiency.

Advanced knowledge of body and mechanical repair/replace operations.

Advanced conflict resolution skills.

Advanced critical thinking skills.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an automotive related Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited technical college, or the experience described below.

Benefits

Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Company

Farmers Insurance

Glassdoor

3.2

The companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® currently make up one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses, and provide a wide range of other specialty insurance and financial services products.

Founded in 1928

Los Angeles, California, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.farmers.com

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