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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Median Annual Wage: $63,420
Education: Bachelor's degree (32%); High school diploma or equivalent (31%); Associate's degree (23%)
Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)
Related Job Titles: Appraiser; Field Appraiser; Automobile Damage Appraiser (Auto Damage Appraiser); Automobile Appraiser (Auto Appraiser); Material Damage Appraiser; Damage Appraiser; Field Inspector; Outside Physical Damage Appraiser; Physical Damage Appraiser; Insurance Appraiser
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage.
- Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
- Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
- Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
- Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
- Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
- Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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