Overview
Physical Damage Appraiser (Auto Appraiser)
Will be filled at the appropriate level based on experience
What You’ll Do As a Physical Damage Appraiser, you will be responsible for facilitating an efficient settlement of material damage claims by determining the fair market value to repair damaged motor vehicles, campers, motorcycles, trailers, and boats utilizing CCC estimating and valuation software. This will include examining damaged vehicles that could be located at numerous locations, such as tow yards, collision centers and customer’s residence or workplace. You will be responsible for ensuring effective departmental operations by maintaining a positive relationship with local collision centers, salvage yards, and car dealers.
Other duties will include reviewing our Preferred Auto Repair Shop (PARS) estimates and completing PARS re-inspections as needed, and ensuring that all estimates are computer audited to reach an agreed price with our customer’s shop of choice. In addition, you will assist in ensuring efficient operations during natural disasters by resolving claims during storms. Must reside in the Central Kansas area.
What It Takes to Join Our Team
Two-year Auto Body degree plus at least two years auto body experience is preferred.
Must be able to fully appraise all aspects of vehicle damage.
Strong computer skills are required in order to quickly learn our multiple systems.
Some travel is required (occasionally some overnight stays)
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required.
Must be able to work under all kinds of weather conditions and must be able to climb a ladder to inspect recreational vehicles.
Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation.
Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) exams 30, 39, and 40 is required within two years.
What We Offer You When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, as well as a company car and cell phone.
If you're interested in joining a company that has a long history of stability, one that appreciates its employees, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!
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Will be filled at the appropriate level based on experience
What You’ll Do As a Physical Damage Appraiser, you will be responsible for facilitating an efficient settlement of material damage claims by determining the fair market value to repair damaged motor vehicles, campers, motorcycles, trailers, and boats utilizing CCC estimating and valuation software. This will include examining damaged vehicles that could be located at numerous locations, such as tow yards, collision centers and customer’s residence or workplace. You will be responsible for ensuring effective departmental operations by maintaining a positive relationship with local collision centers, salvage yards, and car dealers.
Other duties will include reviewing our Preferred Auto Repair Shop (PARS) estimates and completing PARS re-inspections as needed, and ensuring that all estimates are computer audited to reach an agreed price with our customer’s shop of choice. In addition, you will assist in ensuring efficient operations during natural disasters by resolving claims during storms. Must reside in the Central Kansas area.
What It Takes to Join Our Team
Two-year Auto Body degree plus at least two years auto body experience is preferred.
Must be able to fully appraise all aspects of vehicle damage.
Strong computer skills are required in order to quickly learn our multiple systems.
Some travel is required (occasionally some overnight stays)
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required.
Must be able to work under all kinds of weather conditions and must be able to climb a ladder to inspect recreational vehicles.
Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation.
Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) exams 30, 39, and 40 is required within two years.
What We Offer You When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, as well as a company car and cell phone.
If you're interested in joining a company that has a long history of stability, one that appreciates its employees, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!
#J-18808-Ljbffr