APD Specialist III-Northern Nassau/Queen County, NY

APD Specialist III-Northern Nassau / Queen County, NY We are Farmers!

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Workplace : Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Must have an IA-New York Appraiser License

Candidate should live in the Northern Nassau / Queens County, NY area.

Job Summary

pletes virtual or in-person vehicle inspections on repairable and / or total loss vehicles, establishes damages, and negotiates settlement of claims with customers and repair facilities.

Works independently and / or collaboratively with claim owners to investigate coverage and liability on a case by case basis.

Responsible for managing a variety of specialty auto losses specific toplex and severe damage estimates, Total Loss Express, Fire, Theft

Vandalism, diminution of value and other than auto property damage claims. Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.

Essential Job Functions

Inspects, appraises or evaluates damaged property using claims estimating software and determines claims related auto repair estimates or adjusts repair facility estimates.

Manages repair process and adjusts auto repair supplements Field CR's will be required to make critical decisions on repair vs replace in addition to total vs repair at all times.

Issues payments on site when appropriate.

Effectively collaborates with claim owners, defense counsel, SIU and independent adjustors for customer interaction and resolution strategy.

Appropriatemunication with all entities associated with the claim and the repair must be established and maintained at all times to ensure parts are available and ordered on time to keep repair on schedule.

Confirms, explains, and applies coverage, assists with rental management, determines and reports on subrogation potential, fraud ind icators, negotiates and issues claim payments.

Serves as mentor to less experienced adjusters, and demonstrates leadership skills on projects and in the workplace. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred, or an automotive related Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited technical college, or the experience described below.

Experience Requirements

Advanced negotiating skills Advanced in-person interpersonal andmunication skills. Advancedputer and time management skills.

36 months of previous APD Estimating skills required or consistent demonstration of technical proficiency. Advanced knowledge of body and mechanical repair / replace operations.

Advanced conflict resolution skills. Advanced critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Farmers offers apetitive salarymensurate with experience, qualifications and location.

o NY / DC / Jersey City Only : $ - $

o Albany County : $ - $

• Bonus Opportunity (based onpany and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

Job Location(s) : US - NY

Anticipated application deadline : At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team.

As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.