Financial Services
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement.
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Average
$69,430
ANNUAL
$33.38
HOURLY
Entry Level
$46,060
ANNUAL
$22.14
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,240
ANNUAL
$30.40
HOURLY
Expert Level
$111,370
ANNUAL
$53.54
HOURLY
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Degree Recommendations
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.
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
Clerical
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Expression
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