MD Field Appraiser

AssuranceAmerica Managing General Insurance Agency, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Material Damage Field Appraiser to deliver high-quality onsite appraisal services for auto property damage claims. The role requires strong technical expertise and must be based in the Miami, Florida area. Responsibilities include field inspections, preparing estimates, and managing claim processes. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years in P&C insurance with 3 years in automotive appraisal and be bilingual in Spanish and English. This position demands effective negotiation skills and strong relationships with repair facilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of P&C insurance background with a minimum of 3 years automotive appraisal experience.
• Significant knowledge of repair and total loss techniques and statutory requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and prepare accurate estimates for property damage claims.
• Negotiate repair needs with facilities and ensure timely resolutions.
• Evaluate total loss vehicles following company guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Damage assessment

Customer service

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

MD Field Appraiser page is loaded## MD Field Appraiserlocations: US FL Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100244**Material Damage Field Appraiser**This position is responsible for delivering high‐quality onsite appraisal services for auto property damage claims. Core responsibilities include conducting field inspections, preparing accurate estimates, handling onsite supplements, and managing customer drive‐in appointments. The role also supports related claim processes such as subrogation, salvage, total loss evaluations, and SIU referrals. This position requires strong technical expertise in damage assessment, estimating platforms, negotiation, and claim resolution. The ideal candidate must live in the Miami, Florida area and is able to work independently in the field with minimal supervision and serve as a knowledgeable resource for other claims personnel.**About the ROLE**Each day at AssuranceAmerica is different, but as a Material Damage Appraiser in Claims, you will:o Perform photo based and onsite vehicle inspections to assess auto property damage.o Prepare detailed, accurate estimates using approved estimating platforms.o Identify repair needs and negotiate same with repair facilities.o Ensure prompt and timely resolutions according to company goals and guidelines.o Conduct onsite supplement reviews with repair facilities.o Evaluate total loss vehicles per company guidelines.o Handle special projects as needed.o Adhere to compliance training to meet state and federal laws.o Continued education to hold and maintain required licenses.o Work independently in the field with minimal supervision.o Serve as a technical resource for claims personnel and assist with complex claim scenarios.o Build strong working relationships with repair facilities, vendors, and internal teams. **About YOU** **Required**o Must live in the Miami, Florida areao 5 years of P&C insurance background with a minimum of 3 years automotive appraisal experience.o Significant knowledge of repair and total loss techniques and statutory requirements are necessary.o Spanish-English bilingual proficiencyo Valid Driver’s License **Preferred**o Undergraduate Degree. **Physical Requirements**o Prolonged periods sitting in a car and at a desk working on the computer.o Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.