Sr. Auto Appraiser - Roanoke, VA - Field

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Sr Auto Appraiser, you will within defined guidelines and framework, be responsible to investigate, evaluate and appraise vehicle damage claims for both repairable and total loss vehicles to ensure estimate accuracy in compliance with state laws and regulations.

You will also be accountable for delivering exceptional member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice, and emotional intelligence.

This position will be primarily doing field inspections and virtual estimating in Roanoke, VA.

What you'll do :

• With the use of digital tools, evaluates and appraises high complexity (total loss, total burn, theft recovered, heavy (non-drivable) auto claims in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, corporate guidelines and state laws and regulations.
• Investigate claim damages including communicating with the insured and third-parties / vendors. May require face-to-face interactions with members and third parties.
• Review facts of loss and vehicle damage to determine if subrogation opportunities exist and makes the appropriate, timely system referral.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, contracts, and internal processes / systems / procedures to ensure compliance.
• Review claims / suppliers for fraud indicators and refers to Special Investigative Unit for handling, if applicable.
• Maintain accurate and current claim file documentation throughout the claims process for complex claims. Includes mapping of repair plan and timeline for repair.
• Responsible for reviewing additional damages received from repair facilities to either complete a supplement or triage to field provider method of inspection.
• May serve as a subject matter expert representative for disputed claims or trials. Serves as a resource to team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.
• Partner with vendors and internal business partners to facilitate highest complexity claims resolution. May also involve external regulatory coordination to ensure appropriate documentation and compliance.
• Explain coverage, assists policyholders with information on repairs and describes the settlement process, setting appropriate expectations.

Issues settlement amounts for damages claimed.

• Support workload surges and / or Catastrophe Operations as needed which may involve volunteering for extended hours. May serve as permanent member of the APD Catastrophe team.
• Identify and handle existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
• Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
• Follow written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.

What you have :

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
• 2 years of auto appraising experience.
• Knowledge of P&C insurance policy contracts and coverages, auto parts distribution process and claim appraisal process and procedures.
• Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and designated number of attempts.

Physical Demand Requirements :

• May require the ability to operate a company vehicle within assigned territory.
• May require the ability to reach, handle, squat, bend, climb, and keen as needed to complete inspections of damaged vehicles.
• May require the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions; May be exposed to working in body shop and / or salvage yard environments up to 25% of the time.
• May be required to meet all USAA safe driving requirements including verification of driving record through MVR & possession of valid driver’s license.

What sets you apart :

• Ability to prepare estimates and evaluations using CCC estimating platform.
• Ability to balance between Field and Virtual Estimating environment
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high productivity virtual estimating environment
• 5 years or more of auto appraising experience.
• Ability to deploy on CAT when needed

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

What we offer :

Compensation : USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive.

You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

The salary range for this position is : $61,110 - $116,800 .

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Benefits : At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.

These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.

Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.