Hybrid/Remote Physical Damage Appraiser

Auto-Owners Insurance; Saint Cloud (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated carrier, seeks an experienced claims professional to join our team. The role involves inspecting damaged autos, negotiating settlements, and handling investigations, with in-person training and potential work-from-home up to three days per week.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least three years as a physical damage appraiser, plus a valid driver’s license. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.

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 understanding of automobile construction and repair techniques, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements including aftermarket parts and safety standards.
• Communicate with claim associates, agents, insured’s repair facilities and others; participate in negotiations and follow-up on claims.
• Work toward resolution of claims; may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Handle investigations by phone, mail and on-site; willing to travel and be reassigned for catastrophe duty.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CCC software

Job description

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated carrier, seeks an experienced claims professional to join our team. The role involves inspecting damaged autos, negotiating settlements, and handling investigations, with in-person training and potential work-from-home up to three days per week.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least three years as a physical damage appraiser, plus a valid driver’s license. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.