Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 43,170 - 94,060

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser in the United States. In this role, you will appraise vehicle damage for insurance claims, determine repair costs, and negotiate agreements with repair shops. Your responsibilities include preparing necessary insurance documents, evaluating repair feasibility, and addressing any disputes with additional appraisals if required. Key skills include critical thinking and time management. The average salary ranges from $43,170 to $94,060 annually.

Responsibilities

Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop.
Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
Prepare insurance forms for repair cost recommendations.
Evaluate practicality of repair vs. market value payment.
Arrange damage appraisal by another appraiser if needed.
Examine vehicle to assess extent of damage.

Skills

Writing

Speaking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Email software

Adobe Acrobat

Cost estimating software

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Job description

Position Description

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Daily Responsibilities

Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

Key Skills

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Job Types

Material Damage Appraiser
Damage Appraiser
Automobile Damage Appraiser (Auto Damage Appraiser)
Property Field Inspector
Insurance Appraiser

Employment Outlook

In the United States, there were 17,600 jobs for Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.1% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 900 new jobs for Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,500 positions for Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser per year.

The states with the most job growth for Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser are Utah, Arizona, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Minnesota, Washington, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary

The typical yearly salary for Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers is between $43,170 and $94,060.

Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers who work in Missouri, Oregon, or Virginia make the highest salaries.

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