Sample Career Roadmap
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Supporting Programs
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Top Expected Tasks
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
01
Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
02
Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
03
Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
04
Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
05
Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.
06
Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
07
Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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