Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Key Competencies * Integrity * Attention to Detail * Initiative * Self Control * Concern for Others * Dependability * Independence * Stress Tolerance * Achievement/Effort * Persistence

Representative Tasks * Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs. * Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident. * Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.

Industry

Finance & Insurance,

Job Family Business and Financial Operations

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