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Physical Damage Specialist - Field
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What they do
An Auto Damage Appraiser estimates the value of an insured item or the cost of repairs for a vehicle damaged after an accident. Inspects damaged cars and provides repair cost estimates to insurance adjusters.
$70,443 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity As a dedicated Field Physical Damage Specialist, you will work within defined guidelines and framework, responsible for building relationships and providing oversight of our third-party vendors through virtual or in person interactions with members, claimants, and third-party personnel. You will drive USAA's financial strength by ensuring accuracy and quality of third-party vendors' work product. You will work to resolve problems with a focus on the mission and exceptional member experiences. This is a field-based role in the Chesapeake area. Candidates who are willing and able to work in Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg are encouraged to apply. What You'll do: Responsible for on-boarding, oversight, maintaining partnerships, and coaching to performance of our contractual and/or operational goals as applicable. Evaluates vendor work product to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to the terms and conditions of the contract. Collaborates with 3PRM on vendor footprint to balance member needs and operational resources. Responsible for complaint and payment discrepancy resolution within the vendor MOI. Provides direction as needed on borderline Total Loss situations. Accountable for providing decisions and insight on losses physical damage within authority granted and advances requests for further authority as needed. Acquires and applies advanced knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, contracts and internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance. Supports workload surges and/or Catastrophe Operations, as needed. Assists with managing output/throughput and associated USAA adherence guidelines affiliated with Auto Physical Damage processes (e.g., Rental, Alternative Parts Utilization, Vehicle Owner Communication, Assignment Completions). Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.