Field Appraiser
Field Appraiser
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Job Description
Location(s)
Austin TexasDetails
Kemper is one of the nations leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a highperforming culture valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge and a healthy worklife balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a dynamic Field Appraiser in the Austin TX area. Candidates must live within assigned territory. Work independently and remotely from your home! We will provide a company car laptop computer and other required equipment to ensure your success.
This exciting job appraises and investigates customer reported damages. This position will also assist in the processing of Total Loss claim documentation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Receive electronic appraisal assignments through initiative and followthrough setting appointments with customers for appraisal completion.
- Review explain and negotiate completed damage estimates with customers and shops.
- Document claims system and communicate with inside adjusters.
- Work with other appraisers to meet team goals.
Position Qualifications:
- Requires at least 1 year of insurance experience and minimum of 3 years experience with auto damage field appraisals.
- High School Diploma required.
- 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.
- Experience creating computerized appraisals on approved software is required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer literacy skills are required.
- Interpersonal skills must be adequate to effectively negotiate fair and equitable settlements of all amounts required to restore the damaged property to its preaccident condition pursuant to all recognized industry and company standards.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Current valid drivers license required.
- Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check including an acceptable MVR.
- Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity.
- This position is a remote role. Work can be conducted out of a home office in the Dallas Texas area. The qualified candidate will need to be able to travel within the Dallas metro area daily. A company car will be provided.
- The range for this position is $48700 to $83400. When determining candidate offers we consider experience skills education certifications and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical Dental Vision PTO 401k etc.
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision mission and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information such as your social security number or banking information via text or email. Additionally Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message delete it.
Employment Type
Full-Time
