Auto Service Appraiser Sr- Desk

COUNTRY Financial®; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive plan

Company benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial in Illinois is seeking a seasoned claims professional to inspect damaged vehicles and prepare itemized damage appraisals, determining total loss eligibility when appropriate.

You will schedule inspections with vehicle owners, coordinate with body shops and appraisers, and ensure estimates comply with policy coverage. The role includes negotiating within authority and supporting claims guidelines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with vehicle owners to promptly schedule physical inspections of damaged vehicle.
• Completes physical inspections of damaged property, evaluates damages and prepares written estimates per policy guidelines; audits subrogation documentation.
• Communicates information to involved parties, negotiates and settles claims within authority; maintains relationships with body shops and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About The Role

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.

How does this role make an impact?

• 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.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

Base Pay Range

$66,400-$91,300

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.