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Auto Physical Damage Appraiser / Estimator


San Jose, CA

Unitrin Specialty


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Career Field Claims
Insurance Discipline Property & Casualty
Relocation Assistance Not Available
Job Duration Full Time
Salary Offered Open


Looking for an Auto Physical Damage Appraiser / Estimator Opportunity? Company Car Provided!

Discover for yourself what makes Unitrin Specialty the insurance company for U!

Apply online at:
https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=468552

Learn more at: www.unitrinspecialty.com

Seeking a Dynamic Auto Physical Damage Appraiser / Estimator?

COMPANY CAR PROVIDED!

Position Summary
We are currently seeking a dynamic Auto Physical Damage (APD) Appraiser in South Bay San Jose, California area. Candidates must live between Milpitas and San Mateo. Work independently and remotely from your home! Our company also provides a company car, laptop computer, cell phone, and other required equipment to ensure your success!

This exciting job appraises and investigates customer reported damages. Receive electronic appraisal assignments. Through initiative and follow-through, setting appointments with customers for appraisal completion will be required. You will have the opportunity to review, explain, and negotiate completed damage estimates with customers and shops. Issue payments on appropriate claims as well as document claims system and communicate with inside adjusters.

About Us
The Unitrin Property and Casualty Insurance Group is made up of Kemper and Unitrin Specialty, which sell personal lines and commercial auto insurance through a network of independent agents; and Unitrin Direct, which sells personal auto and homeowners insurance directly to consumers.

This group represents 73% of Unitrin's $2.5 billion of annual insurance premiums.

Position Requirements
• This level of knowledge is generally acquired through a college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Requires a preferred minimum of 3 years experience related to auto damage appraisal.
• Experience creating auto damage appraisals with an emphasis on auto body repair and refinishing is a must.
• Additional experience related to the repair of mechanical, frame, suspension and other related automotive components are of added benefit.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and/or ICAR (Interindustry Conference on Automotive Industry Repair) certifications preferred.
• Experience creating computerized appraisals on approved software is required.
• Experience creating damage appraisals related to damage sustained by watercraft, motorcycles, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles and all other property types other than family auto or truck.
• Interpersonal skills must be adequate to effectively negotiate fair and equitable settlements of all amounts required to restore the damaged property to its pre-accident condition pursuant to all recognized industry and company standards.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Our employees enjoy great Benefits
• Choice of healthcare plans
• Choice of dental plans
• Flexible paid time off program
• Business casual dress
• 401(k) with matching
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Employee referral bonuses
• Education assistance
• Certification assistance
• Charitable giving

We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.



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