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Inside Physical Damage Appraiser

Auto-Owners Insurance, Newnan, Georgia, United States, 30254

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Overview A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates creates financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced and motivated Claims professional to join our team. The position requires the following, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities

Inspect damaged automobiles, develop information regarding repair costs, negotiate repair cost agreements, and evaluate practicality of repair and options for settlement of claims.

Maintain 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, insureds’ 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.

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.

Willing to travel and be temporarily reassigned for catastrophe duty upon request.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

A minimum of 3 years working as a physical damage appraiser

Knowledge of 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 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. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

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.

Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

Job details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Management

Industries: Insurance

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