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Claims Appraiser - Auto Estimatics

State Farm
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Claims Appraiser - Auto Estimatics

US-CA-Bakersfield

Job ID : 2025-40491

Type : Regular Full Time

of Openings : 1

Category : Claims and Investigation

Bakersfield, CA

Overview

Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

As an Auto Estimator, you will collect vehicle information from repair shops or customers and complete initial estimates via photos or in person. You may be the first point of contact to meet with our insureds, explain coverage, estimate vehicle damage, and help them through the claims process while providing Remarkable service. This includes :

  • Utilizing automated estimating systems to prepare repair estimates
  • Providing technical support to claim handlers on vehicle repair issues
  • Applying knowledge of market value and other factors affecting reparability issues
  • Evaluating bid content and photo documentation, vehicle damage, and causation issues
  • Answering inbound calls and making outbound calls to customers
  • Providing exceptional customer service throughout the claims process, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
  • May occasionally require interacting with parties who express strong emotions or concerns about ongoing inspections or claim resolutions

Where You'll Work : This position is located in Bakersfield, CA. Competitive candidates should reside within a commutable distance of this territory.

The Appraiser Team works remotely but may require travel to auto shops for in-person inspections, and / or State Farm offices as needed. Candidates may be asked to work outside of their assigned territory as business needs dictates.

Hours of operation are continually evaluated and may change based on business need. Successful candidates are able and willing to work flexible work shifts and may be asked to work overtime and / or irregular hours.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates must demonstrate the following :

  • Auto collision repair, auto damage estimating, and / or auto insurance appraiser experience
  • Excellent customer service, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task across technical platforms
  • Accountability and Resourcefulness
  • Physical agility to allow for stooping, bending, and some physical lifting to adequately evaluate vehicle damage and create repair estimates
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License
  • CCC One and / or Mitchell knowledge
  • I-CAR Platinum Certification
  • Competitive candidates also demonstrate the following :

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Ability to multi-task across technical platforms
  • Accountability
  • Resourcefulness
  • Additional Details :

  • Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable licensing exam(s), MVRs, and background checks required of various state(s).
  • State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously taken an assessment may be asked to participate in additional testing
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