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.
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Salary Information
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage: $76,650 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Estimate costs of goods or services. | General |
| Examine financial records. | General |
| Inspect motor vehicles. | General |
| Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Determine the value of goods or services. | General |
| Prepare contracts or other transaction documents. | General |
| Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Disassembler software | Compiler and decompiler software |
| A-T Solutions Easy Street Draw | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| App Software Associations AppTrak.net | Project management software |
| Cost estimating software | Project management software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Mitchell International Mitchell WorkCenter | Project management software |
| NCH Software Express Invoice | Accounting software |
| Solera Audatex Estimating | Project management software |
| Swan River Software Estimiser Pro | Project management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Web-Est estimating software | Project management software |
| Information Services Inc. CCC Pathways Appraisal Solution | Data base user interface and query software |
| Meridian Technologies SurePoint | Data base user interface and query software |
| Vertafore ImageRight | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Claims - Management | The Institutes | Not Available |
| Damage Analysis & Estimating Certification | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence | Not Available |