Senior Auto Damage Appraiser — Hybrid & Incentive

COUNTRY Financial; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Insurance benefits

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking an experienced claims professional to inspect damaged vehicles and prepare itemized estimates. You will schedule inspections, review appraisals, and negotiate settlements within authority while maintaining strong relationships with body shops and vendors.

The role emphasizes thorough inspection, accurate estimation, and adherence to policy guidelines, with a hybrid work environment and career growth opportunities.

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 in accordance with 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.

Job description

COUNTRY Financial is seeking an experienced claims professional to inspect damaged vehicles and prepare itemized estimates. You will schedule inspections, review appraisals, and negotiate settlements within authority while maintaining strong relationships with body shops and vendors.

The role emphasizes thorough inspection, accurate estimation, and adherence to policy guidelines, with a hybrid work environment and career growth opportunities.