Job Description: Appraisers perform a variety of duties. To name a few, perform vehicle inspections, prepare repair estimates, determine items that are not payable, issue claim payments and verify that repairs are completed accordingly. Communication and Customer Service are so important! Job Responsibilities: Utilizes automated estimating systems to prepare repair estimates. Completes necessary claim file documentation in ECS in support of subsequent claim handling. Applies knowledge of market value and other factors affecting reparability issues. Uses estimating vendor tools and the Enterprise Claims System (ECS). Applies thorough understanding of Standard Claim Process and Auto Damage Service Programs (ADSP). Refers information on possible vehicle total loss claims to the appropriate contact. Review supplement requests and make subsequent adjustments to estimates. Provides technical support to claim handlers on vehicle repair issues. Continuously develops professional/technical expertise regarding vehicle repair trends, automated estimating systems, repair techniques, tools, and other industry-related topics. Evaluates bid content and photo documentation, vehicle damage, causation issues, and potential suspicious loss indicators. Job Requirements: Ability to adequately evaluate vehicle damage and create repair estimates which may require stooping, bending, and some physical lifting. Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License (preferred). Auto collision repair, auto damage estimating, and/or auto insurance appraiser experience are required. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to vary work locations to include home, vehicle, or other locations suitable for completion of assigned responsibilities. Job Details: Company: State Farm Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Louisville, KY, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Careersvilla.com