Utica Mutual Insurance Company

Automotive Damage Specialist

Utica Mutual Insurance Company$71K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree or equivalent business experience preferred
  • A.S.E. and/or I-Car certifications preferred
  • Experience with Guidewire ClaimCenter and CCC estimating platform preferred
  • Insurance coursework recommended
  • 3-5 years of previous appraisal experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Appraise material damage to primarily motor vehicles using photographs, shop appraisals, or physical inspection
  • Assist claims department and serve as an appraisal subject matter expert for claim adjusters
  • Evaluate and negotiate total loss settlements, including salvage disposal
  • Supervise Direct Repair Program shops as needed
  • Handle other tasks assigned by the supervisor
  • Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
  • Respond appropriately to customer complaints related to appraisals
  • Travel as necessary for catastrophe events, requiring physical inspections of vehicles

Benefits

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
  • Dental Benefit
  • Vision Benefit
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
  • Company-Paid Family Leave
  • Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
  • Voluntary Benefits including Group Accident Insurance and Pet Insurance
  • Student Loan Refinancing Services
  • Care.com Membership with Back-up Care
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Matching Gifts program
  • Paid Volunteer Day
  • Employee Referral Award Program
  • Wellness programs
  • Personal Insurance Discount
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid role reporting to offices in Charlotte-Ballantyne, NC; New Hartford, NY; Buffalo, NY; or Woodbury, Long Island.

What you will do

In this role, you will appraise material damage to primarily motor vehicles via photograph, review of shop appraisals, or physical inspection. You will also assist the claims department and serve as an appraisal subject matter expert for the front line claim adjusters. Further, you will evaluate and negotiate total loss settlements, including disposal of salvage, and supervise Direct Repair Program shops, as needed.

Key responsibilities
  • Appraise material damage to primarily motor vehicles via photograph, review of shop appraisals, or physical inspection. Obtain meaningful agreed prices with repair facilities, as needed.
  • Assist the claims department and serve as an appraisal subject matter expert for the front line claim adjusters.
  • Evaluate and negotiate total loss settlements, including disposal of salvage.
  • Supervise Direct Repair Program shops, as necessary.
  • Handle other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers.
  • Appropriately respond to customer complaints or issues resulting from appraisal related matters.
  • Able to travel, when necessary, to respond to catastrophe events. Response to catastrophe events may necessitate physical inspection of vehicles rather than desk reviews/appraisals.

What you need
  • 4-year degree and/or equivalent business experience preferred.
  • A.S.E. and/or I-Car certifications preferred.
  • Experience with Guidewire ClaimCenter and CCC estimating platform preferred.
  • Insurance coursework recommended.
  • 3-5 years of previous appraisal experience preferred.

Licensing

Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster/appraiser in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.

Salary range: $71,000-$97,000

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee's work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
  • Dental Benefit
  • Vision Benefit
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
  • Company-Paid Family Leave
  • Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
  • Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
  • Student Loan Refinancing Services
  • Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Matching Gifts program
  • Paid Volunteer Day
  • Employee Referral Award Program
  • Wellness programs
  • Personal Insurance Discount

Additional information

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Apply now and find out what it's like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.

About Utica Mutual Insurance Company

Utica Mutual Insurance Company is a property and casualty insurance company that provides a range of insurance products to individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New Hartford, New York. Utica Mutual Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Utica National Insurance Group, a mutual insurance holding company. The company has a strong financial position and is committed to providing excellent customer service.
Learn more about Utica Mutual Insurance Company
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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