Senior Field Staff Auto Appraiser Job Listing at NJM Insurance Group in Hammonton, NJ (Job ID R2006936)

Description

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 a competitive compensation.

NJM's Appraisal Department is seeking to fill a Field Auto Damage Appraiser for scheduling and writing estimates within Company guidelines at residences, shops or tow yards based on assignments for Burlington County.

This is a field position and does not offer a company vehicle but does reimburse for mileage and tolls.

This position has the ability to be filled at the Senior or Staff level. Compensation will be commensurate based on the level and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential functions of this job are listed below in order of priority. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential duties. Regular and predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Contacting and arranging schedules with customers, autobody 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.
• Complete, review, and reconcile supplemental repair estimates
• Estimates are created and negotiated based on company guidelines and applicable law.
• Reinspect and review estimates for accuracy and conformity to Company guidelines.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge, skills & abilities, experience, minimum & desired education, certification and/or license requirements.

• Customer service skills and experience
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making abilities.
• Technical aptitude, including working knowledge with estimating systems,
• Own vehicle and have reliable transportation.
• Adequate space for a home office and ability to work in an unsupervised environment.
• Minimum of 6 Years Body Shop experience and/or related insurance experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with CCC One Estimating platform
• PA Auto Appraiser License
• I-Car Certified

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.

NJM reserves the right at any time to amend, add or delete any aspect of the job description for this position based on business needs.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.