AEA - Auto Estimatics Appraiser - In Person/General Inspection - Seattle, WA
Company: State Farm
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
This position is eligible for up to $2,000 in Welcome Bonuses
throughout the first year of employment. - -We are not just
offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate
team! -As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve
our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial
services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to
ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and
talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.We
offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual
financial award based on both individual and enterprise
performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in
volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning
culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement,
professional designations, employee development, wellness
initiatives, and more!Visit our Careers page for more information
on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State
Farm team!
Responsibilities:
Appraisers perform a variety of duties. To name a few, perform
vehicle inspections, prepare repair estimates, determine items that
are not payable, issue claim payments and verify that repairs are
completed accordingly. Communication and Customer Service are so
important!This work can be complex and technical so explaining the
extent of vehicle damage and what it will take to fix the vehicle
in terms a customer can understand is necessary.Additional
Responsibilities:Utilizes automated estimating systems to prepare
repair estimates.Review supplement requests and make subsequent
adjustments to estimates.Provides technical support to claim
handlers on vehicle repair issues.Uses estimating vendor tools and
the Enterprise Claims System (ECS).Applies knowledge of market
value and other factors affecting reparability issues.Refers
information on possible vehicle total loss claims to the
appropriate contact.Evaluates bid content and photo documentation,
vehicle damage, causation issues, and potential suspicious loss
indicators.Completes necessary claim file documentation in ECS in
support of subsequent claim handling.Applies thorough understanding
of Standard Claim Process and Auto Damage Service Programs
(ADSP).Continuously develops professional/technical expertise
regarding vehicle repair trends, automated estimating systems,
repair techniques, tools, and other industry-related topics.
Qualifications:
MUST reside in Seattle, WA area.This is not negotiable. - -We Are
Looking for Candidates With:Auto collision repair, auto damage
estimating, and/or auto insurance appraiser experience are
required.Ability to adequately evaluate vehicle damage and create
repair estimates which may require stooping, bending, and some
physical lifting.Excellent communication and customer service
skills.Ability to vary work locations to include home, vehicle, or
other locations suitable for completion of assigned
responsibilities.Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License
(preferred).Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / Monday -
Friday. Employees in these roles may be expected to work irregular
hours, including weekends. Periodic overtime may also be required.
-Travel Requirements: This job may require significant driving to
multiple auto repair facilities, salvage yards, and customer homes.
Day travel outside of immediate area listed on job location should
also be expected, as well as occasional need for overnight travel.
Must have a valid driver's license. A company car may be provided
for business use only. -Training Details: Mandatory training period
of 10-12 weeks. - Paid training is provided through web-based
applications and classroom training. This may require overnight
travel. -Licensing (if required): Continued employment is
contingent upon meeting requirements necessary to obtain
appropriate state(s) mandated licenses. This includes successfully
completing all applicable licensing exam(s), background checks &
MVRs required of various state(s). Failure to do so may result in
rescission of job offer and/or termination. -Next Steps:
Competitive candidates may be invited to participate in
pre-employment testing and/or the interview process. This is where
the excitement begins! -Benefits: Learn more about our benefits at
State Farm Careers! - - -We are not just offering a job but a
meaningful career! We're here to help life go right -Come join our
passionate team!PM18
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