Auto Insurance Damage Appraiser

Auto Insurance Damage Appraiser Haller Appraisal Service, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $100,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Estimating software Automotive repair Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Handling insurance claims Auto estimating Computer literacy Writing skills High school diploma or GED Analysis skills Driver's License Computer skills Repair estimation Technical Proficiency Negotiation Full Job Description Haller Appraisal Service has been committed to providing its clients with the highest quality and most efficient physical damage appraisal service for over 51 years. Our home office is located in New Hudson, MI. Our company is well diversified with appraisers across the state of Michigan. We have a group of staff appraisers who operate out of our main office and handle the Detroit Metro area. The remaining appraisers operate out of their home offices, which are strategically positioned across the outlying areas. We are capable of bringing extra personnel into a given area during peak volume periods. This provides our company with greater flexibility without sole reliance on a single appraiser. Our employees work for our company only. Haller Appraisal Service has never and will never sublet business to a freelance appraiser for another company.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position is for someone who has general knowledge of automobiles in order to write estimates on damaged vehicles in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. It is required to be skilled in working with computers and have the ability to work in the field of handling insurance claims. An apprenticeship with an appraiser in the area will be provided, training you in the necessary requirements of the job. If interested, please email a copy of your resume.

PRIMARY DUTIES

+ Effectively manage work assignments and promptly travel to location of vehicle/equipment + Execute prompt and immediate contact with vehicle/equipment owners to inspect loss, provide claim direction, exchange information, negotiate, settle and move vehicles/equipment as appropriate + Establish the physical damage claim value of assigned losses + Prepare and document accurate vehicle/equipment damage appraisals, Actual Cash and Replacement values according to insurance department regulations, Auto Best Practices and Appraisal Technical Resource Guide + Constant daily travel in the general Grand Rapids area of Michigan

JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY

College or Technical School Degree strongly preferred

OTHER:

+ Minimum 1 year experience writing auto damage estimates in Ultramate, CCC, or Audatex. + Knowledge in working with computers + Capable of internet uploads + Trainable in different estimate writing programs + Desire and ability to learn how to handle range of vehicles from automotive to heavy machinery or specialty vehicles'

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Retirement plan

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

CCC Auto estimating: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

On the road