Auto Appraiser
About Crawford Company:
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford Company is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries.
The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines, including property and casualty claims management, workers compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration
The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.
Auto Appraiser - Cars/Light Trucks
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 locations in 63 countries.
Auto Appraisers needed in all 5 bouroughs, Westchester County, and Nassau County
Summary of Role:
- This commissioned position is one as an outside contract appraiser providing services on an as needed basis with no guarantees as to a minimum number of assignments.
Position Description: On an as needed basis appraises cars, light truck or similar vehicle losses providing accurate cost factors to include:
- Damage verification
- Repair costs
- Replacement value
- Salvage value
Analyzes and identifies cause and origin of various types of losses.
Responsibilities:
- Examines damaged vehicles to determine total repair costs.
- Utilizes standard automotive labor and parts databases or manuals to determine replacement costs.
- Evaluates salvage value for total losses.
- Interprets client's special instructions to accurately handle claims.
- Negotiates charges with repair facilities for replacement costs and labor.
- Prepares reports/documents as required.
- Records case time/billings.
Education:
- High school and/or vocational school graduate.
- Technical training/certifications in automotive repair is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills:
- In-depth working knowledge of various types of vehicle construction and repair techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret technical reference material.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong Personal Computer skills with the ability to learn automated appraisal system.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years experience in auto repair or body shop.
Other Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have a valid drivers' license and reliable transportation.
- Must have a computer with an estimating software package installed (Mithchell, Penpro or Pathways).
- Must have a digital camera.
- Licensing as required by local jurisdiction is desired.
- Candidates for this position must have clear results on a criminal background check, a nine panel drug screen and a driving record check.
- Candidates will be required to sign a non-exclusive contract describing the nature of the work and the compensation paid for providing this service to our clients.
Crawford Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity company.
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