Auto Material Damage Appraiser

Company: COUNTRY Financial
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

COUNTRY Financial is looking for an experienced Auto Estimator. Must have experience in completing auto estimates, either within the Auto Body repair Industry or insurance equivalent work. This position is part of a job family. Placement will be determined by skills and qualifications of the candidate. This position inspects damaged vehicles and prepares itemized damage appraisals outlining cost of parts, materials, and labor necessary to restore vehicles to their pre-damage condition. Determines if damages are sufficient to declare the vehicle a total loss. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in writing auto estimates.Good organizational skills.Excellent customer service skills.Self-motivated - able to work remotely with limited supervision. Required Qualifications: Typically Requires:Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of property/casualty claims experience OR,Master's degree and at least 3 years of property/casualty claims experience OR,At least 7 years of property/casualty claims experience. Physical Requirements: Normal office environment.Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate. For more details about careers at COUNTRY Financial -, please visit us online at /careers. COUNTRY does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.PandoLogic. Keywords: Insurance Appraiser, Location: Salem, OR - 97308

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