JOIN THE ASSURANCEAMERICA TEAM

Do you want to be part of an organization where you are valued, and your ideas and opinions have an impact? Join the AssuranceAmerica team. For more than 25 years, AssuranceAmerica has provided superior property and casualty insurance products through contracted independent agents and directly to customers. Our team succeeds through diversity of thought, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. Material Damage Appraiser This position is responsible for ensuring the overall quality of property damage claims handling, which includes tasks such as appraisal review, subrogation, salvage, total loss, and Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigations related to auto property claims. The role requires a high level of expertise in estimating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving property claims. The candidate should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and act as a resource for other claims personnel. About the ROLE Each day at AssuranceAmerica is different, but as a Material Damage Appraiser in Claims, you will:

• Conduct appraisals from photos and assess/ negotiate additional repairs with body shops to ensure fair costs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with body shops.
• Document estimate summaries in the claims reporting system.
• Redline and adjust estimates accordingly.
• Ensure prompt and timely estimate resolution according to company goals and guidelines.
• Evaluate totaled vehicles per company guidelines.
• Handle special projects as needed.
• Adhere to compliance training to meet state and federal laws.
• Keep up with new repair techniques, tools, and industry innovations.
• Hold and maintain required licenses. About YOU Required
• 5 years of P&C insurance background with at least 3 years of appraisal experience.
• Significant knowledge of repair and total loss techniques and statutory requirements are necessary. Preferred
• Undergraduate Degree. Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises. About US
• We are direct, results-driven, and dedicated to the success of our business and each other.
• We are a diverse group of thinkers and doers.
• We offer many opportunities to grow in your professional skills and career.
• We fight homelessness by directing 5% of our earnings from each policy we sell to organizations that help those in need.

We call it our Generous Policy.

WHAT WE OFFER

• AssuranceAmerica provides these benefits to

Associates:

o Premium healthcare plans: All full-time Associates and part-time Associates working a regular schedule of 30 hours, or more, are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a Health Savings Account. o

Employer Paid Benefits:

We enroll all eligible Associates in Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assist, and the Benefit Resource Card which includes Teladoc™, Pet Insurance and Health Advocate.

Additional Benefits:

o 401(k)

Employer Match:

We want to help you prepare for the future, now. All full-time and part-time Associates over age 21 are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan. AssuranceAmerica will match 100% of the first 4% of an Associate's contributions. o Engagement Events. We make time for fun activities that strengthen Associate relationships in all our locations. o

Annual Learning Credit:

Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you for approved educational assistance.

Time Off:

o Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave Pay, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Bereavement Pay, Military Leave Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33619