Auto Damage Field Appraiser
RISK THEORY, Dallas, TX, United States
As an Auto Damage Field Appraiser under moderate supervision, this remote position will appraise the value and cost of damage to autos, trucks, and heavy equipment. The position will manage appraisals to completion and provide quality customer service throughout the appraisal process while maintaining compliance with internal and external quality standards and state-specific regulations. Responsibilities: • Inspect, photograph, and appraise damage to autos, trucks, and equipment which have been damaged in an accident or weather-related loss. • Provide quality customer service and ensure appraisal quality, timely inspections and communication with claims adjusters and insureds. • Provide technical advice on vehicle repair, parts costs, and garage or body shop expertise. • Complete auto repair facility and independent re-inspections, supplements as warranted to verify damage and confirm repairs are completed. • Apply established appraisal protocols and metrics to all estimates, document the rationale for any departure from applicable protocols and metrics, with or without assistance. • Evaluate all claims for subrogation and salvage recovery potential. Document and communicate the potential to assigned claim adjuster. Qualifications: • 5+ years of Auto Physical Damage experience • Body Shop experience and/or be familiar with the field appraiser/insurance industries. • On site Catastrophe appraisal experience preferred. Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 yearly
• Inspect, photograph, and appraise damage to autos, trucks, and equipment which have been damaged in an accident or weather-related loss. • Provide quality customer service and ensure appraisal quality, timely inspections and communication with claims adjusters and insureds. • Provide technical advice on vehicle repair, parts costs, and garage or body shop expertise. • Complete auto repair facility and independent re-inspections, supplements as warranted to verify damage and confirm repairs are completed. • Apply established appraisal protocols and metrics to all estimates, document the rationale for any departure from applicable protocols and metrics, with or without assistance. • Evaluate all claims for subrogation and salvage recovery potential. Document and communicate the potential to assigned claim adjuster.