AUTO FIELD APPRAISER

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Our claims office has an immediate opening for an Auto Field Appraiser. In this role the employee will be responsible for completing vehicle damage estimates. Auto Appraiser ensures the estimates are accurate and in accordance with the terms of Loya Insurance’s physical damage standards and state regulations. The Auto Appraiser works with the repair facilities to obtain a meaningful agreed price on repairs and estimated time of completion / delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures proper vehicle tear down
• Determine repair time allotments and required labor operations
• Makes accurate repair / replace decisions
• Assess and applies pre-existing damage, completes accurate total loss evaluations
• Negotiates agreed price with shop decision maker and sets time bound expected completion date per Loya insurance standards
• Review and assess the validity of all supplement request
• Proactively provides customers with information regarding their vehicle’s cost of repair estimate and explains claims / repair process
• Maintains accurate vehicle’s cost of repair estimate and explains claims / repair process
• Completes timely estimates, supplements, and inspections
• Negotiates advanced fees for tow, tear down, and storage on all vehicles that are determined to a financial total loss at a repair facility or tow yard
• Adhere to our fleet policy
• Provide extraordinary customer service to all parties involved in the claims process
• Other duties as assigned by management or as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

Ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in Insurance Auto Estimating

Relevant experience includes work as a claims adjuster, property damage adjuster, or repair work within automobile repair and / or body shop

High School Diploma; Degree or college coursework is a plus

CCC / AUDA TEX / Mitchell experience

Must have a clean background and driving record

Must have a valid State Issued Driver’s License

Computer software knowledge

Texas adjuster license or willing to obtain

We are committed to our employees and offer competitive wages, incentives, and an excellent benefit package to include : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan and several voluntary benefits that can be selected based on individual needs. In addition, we offer paid Vacation Time, Sick time, and several paid Holidays. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Education :

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience :

Auto Insurance Estimating : 2 years (Required)

Language :

Spanish (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute :

McAllen, TX 78504 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

McAllen, TX 78504 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel :

up to 25% (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

Claims

REQ : 738403264

Company Description

Fred Loya Insurance is a family-owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 by Fred Loya in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, the company has grown significantly and now operates over 700 agencies across several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama, Ohio, and Texas.

Be part of a fast-growing company committed to service and excellence.

Work in a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Company Description

Fred Loya Insurance is a family-owned auto insurance company founded in 1974 by Fred Loya in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, the company has grown significantly and now operates over 700 agencies across several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama, Ohio, and Texas.\r\nBe part of a fast-growing company committed to service and excellence.\r\nWork in a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.\r\nIf you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!