Automotive Damage Appraiser

• Examining an insurance claim and providing a rough estimate for parts, repair and labor charges of the damaged vehicle.
• Determining whether the damages are to such an extent that it warrants paying off the value of the vehicle before the occurrence of the accident.
• Examining the amount of damage to the external, internal and mechanical parts of the vehicle and reporting these observations to the automobile insurance company.
• Parts ordering.
• Coordinating with various automobile repair agencies in order to find the best solution that is cost-effective as well as efficient for all parties involved.
• Filling out various forms that are required as per the rules and regulations of the local/provincial authorities or federal government.
• Negotiating the insurance claim amount with customers and the cost of repairs with the automobile repairing firm in order to minimize loss for the company in the event of a claim.
• Communicating with other departments of the insurance company such as the processing or claim approval committees and explaining their observations to the professional from these departments.

Requirements

• Fluent in French and English is mandatory
• High school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years of Appraising experience
• Experience in the field of automobile insurance or knowledge about automobile damage and repair work 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Adequate knowledge about the various software programs

Benefits

• RRSP Match Program
• Health and Dental Benefits