Experienced Physical Damage Appraiser

5 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Auto-Owners Insurance Full time

Job Summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking an experienced and skilled Claims professional to join our team as a Physical Damage Appraiser. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting damaged automobiles, developing information regarding repair costs, negotiating repair cost agreements, and evaluating the practicality of repair and options for settlement of claims.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect damaged automobiles and develop information regarding repair costs.
  • Negotiate repair cost agreements and evaluate the practicality of repair and options for settlement of claims.
  • Maintain an understanding of current automobile construction and repair techniques, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Communicate with claim associates, agents, insured's repair facilities, and others regarding inspections and conclusions.
  • Develop and participate in required communication to vehicle owners regarding repairs, participate in negotiations, follow-up, and problem resolution on claims.
  • Work towards the resolution of claims, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
  • Handle investigations by phone, mail, and on-site investigations.
  • Will be willing to travel and be temporarily reassigned for catastrophe duty upon request.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years working as a physical damage appraiser.
  • Knowledge of Xactimate CCC software is preferred but not required.
  • 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.

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring, and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Compensation

Auto-Owners offers a generous compensation package. For this position, the anticipated annualized starting base pay range is: $62,000.00 - $86,200.00. Other components of the compensation package include benefit dollars used to purchase certain benefits and several bonus opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state, or local law.



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