Auto Damage Outside Appraiser

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance; Warsaw, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance in Warsaw, IN seeks an Auto Damage Estimator to evaluate and appraise damaged vehicles, determining repairability versus total loss based on damages. You will run total loss evaluations and write estimates using CCC, Mitchell, and Audatex, collaborating with repair shops and insured parties.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree, and 1–2 years of body shop or insurance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Estimatics software CCC, Mitchell, Audatex.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including active listening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses damaged vehicles.
• Decides if vehicle is repairable or a total loss based on damages.
• Runs total loss evaluations as needed.
• Writes estimates using standard automotive labor and parts cost software.
• Reviews repair cost estimates with auto repair shops to secure agreement on costs.
• Communicates with insured and body shops.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Active listening

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CCC Estimatics

Mitchell

Audatex

Job description

Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and assesses damaged vehicles.

• Makes decisions on if the vehicle is repairable or a total loss based on damages.

• Runs total loss evaluations as needed on vehicles.

• Writes estimates using standard automotive labor and parts cost software and knowledge of automotive repair.

• Reviews repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.

• Communicates with insured and body shops.

Knowledge & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

• 1-2 years of body shop or insurance experience.

• Knowledge of Estimatics software including CCC, Mitchell, and Audatex.

• Ability to negotiate in a variety of circumstances.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening skills.

• Effective utilization of computer systems and software.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-Time

2104 N Biomet Dr

Warsaw, IN, USA, 46582