Inside Physical Damage Appraiser
Role Overview
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
An open position may not be available at this time.
We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities.
After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced and motivated Claims professional to join our team.
The position requires the following, but is not limited to:
• Inspect damaged automobiles, develop information regarding repair costs, negotiate repair cost agreements, and evaluate practicality of repair and options for settlement of claims.
• Maintains an understanding of current automobile construction and repair techniques, assuring compliance with statutory requirements including but not limited to appropriate use of after-market parts, and repairs to automobiles with concern for safety and industry standards.
• Communicate with claim associates, agents, insured’s repair facilities and others regarding inspections and conclusions; develop and participate in required communication to vehicle owner regarding repairs, participate as necessary in negotiations, follow-up and problem resolution on claims.
• Works towards the resolution of claims, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Handle investigations by phone, mail and on-site investigations.
• Willing to travel and be temporarily reassigned for catastrophe duty upon request.
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Benefits
- Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent benefits package. Along with a matched 401(k), fully funded pension plan (once vested), Auto-Owners offers medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance; associate, spouse and child life insurance; supplemental sick pay; long term disability; health care flexible spending accounts and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include: generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, sick leave and parental leave; adoption assistance; discounts on personal insurance; education matching gift program, a student loan assistance program and a gym membership and fitness class reimbursement program. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!
- Compensation
- Auto-Owners offers a generous compensation package. For this position, the anticipated annualized starting base pay range is: $50,000 - $83,500. Other components of the compensation package include benefit dollars used to purchase certain benefits and several bonus opportunities.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.
- Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
About Auto-Owners Insurance
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