Collateral Appraiser jobs in Vineland, NJ

Introduction

Overview

There’s never been a better time to join NJM! With a nationally ranked reputation for outstanding customer service and a history that spans more than a century, NJM is a leading provider of worker’s compensation, automobile and homeowners’ insurance in New Jersey. 

Become a member of our team and you’ll be part of company who operates for the sole benefit of its policyholders and is committed to maintaining the highest levels of service. Team members are offered competitive compensation.

NJM's Appraisal Department is seeking to fill a Field Auto Damage Appraiser to travel throughout Southern NJ. The Appraiser is responsible for Inspecting first and third-party vehicle damage and then providing.  

Responsibilities

• Contacting and arranging schedules with customers, auto body shops and tow yards.
• Inspecting, photographing and appraising damage to vehicles involved in an automobile accident or loss.
• Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts-cost software.
• Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
• Review repair-cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
• Estimates are created and negotiated based on company guidelines and applicable law.
• Reinspect and review estimates for accuracy and conformity to Company guidelines.

Requirements

• Customer service skills and experience.
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making abilities.
• Technical aptitude, including a working knowledge with estimating systems, preferably CCC One.
• Travel is required and must use their own vehicle and have reliable transportation.
• Adequate space for a home office and ability to work in an indirectly supervised environment.
• Body Shop experience and/or related insurance experience required.
• Must have a Pennsylvania Appraisers License or be willing to obtain it after hire.

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