Farm Bureau Financial Services
Physical Damage Appraiser
Farm Bureau Financial Services, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50265
Physical Damage Appraiser
**Will be filled at the appropriate level based on experience**
Do you thrive in a work environment where you must multi-task and have strong organization skills? Are you a go-getter with high initiative, a positive attitude and strong customer service experience? Do you have past automotive/body shop experience and are able to work with limited direction? If so, this Physical Damage Appraiser opportunity could be a great fit for you!
Who We Are:
With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive. What You'll Do : As a member of the Auto Claims Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring claim accuracy and compliance. Your responsibilities will include monitoring estimates against PARS & Open Shop guidelines, supporting Total Loss Express by completing estimates, valuations, and constructive total loss decisions, and providing expert guidance to PARS facilities. What It Takes to Join Our Team:
• Prior auto claims estimating experience or Auto Body experience preferred.
• Must be able to fully appraise all aspects of vehicle damage.
• Strong computer skills are required in order to quickly learn our multiple systems.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required.
• Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation.
• Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) exams 30, 39, and 40 is required within two years.
• This in-house position is located in our Corporate Headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. What We Offer You:
When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener! Work Authorization/Sponsorship Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.
With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive. What You'll Do : As a member of the Auto Claims Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring claim accuracy and compliance. Your responsibilities will include monitoring estimates against PARS & Open Shop guidelines, supporting Total Loss Express by completing estimates, valuations, and constructive total loss decisions, and providing expert guidance to PARS facilities. What It Takes to Join Our Team:
• Prior auto claims estimating experience or Auto Body experience preferred.
• Must be able to fully appraise all aspects of vehicle damage.
• Strong computer skills are required in order to quickly learn our multiple systems.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required.
• Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation.
• Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC) exams 30, 39, and 40 is required within two years.
• This in-house position is located in our Corporate Headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. What We Offer You:
When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener! Work Authorization/Sponsorship Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.