Material Damage Specialist

Aspire General Insurance Company and its affiliated general agent, Aspire General Insurance Services, are on a mission to deliver affordable specialty auto coverage to drivers without compromising outstanding service. 
Our company values can best be described with ABLE: to always do the right thing, be yourself, learn and evolve, and execute. Join our team where every individual takes pride in driving their role for shared success.

About the role

Under the direction of the management team, the Claims Representative- Material Damage/Total Loss performs the essential functions of the position, which include but is not limited to:

What you'll do

• Review and audit material damage estimates and supplements and make recommendations as to their accuracy to keep costs down and help oversee any appraisers we employ;  
• Interact with shops, other carriers, customers, and attorneys with regard to the material damage/repair aspect of claims;
• Document review of appraisals from all sources and make recommendations as to whether appraisals reflect reasonable and customary charges;
• Dispose of total loss vehicles in a cost-effective manner including determining accurate valuations, moving vehicles to storage-free locations promptly, and handling all total loss settlements in compliance with all laws and regulations;
• Complies with state and federal laws, Department of Insurance criteria, and insurance carrier criteria and follows and enforces Aspire General Insurance/partner’s policies, procedure, and work rules;
• Writes appraisals using licensed software;
• Regular and predictable punctuality and attendance;
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of experience in the Property and Casualty insurance industry;
• Three years experience in auto-estimating
• Must have a clear understanding of insurance industry practices, standards, and terminology;
• Experience handling vehicle estimating, all types of vehicle damage claims and repairs, and total losses;
• Must be able to pass a background check with the anticipated goal of acquiring and maintaining a current Independent Adjuster License with the Department of Insurance; 
• Must have a disciplined approach to all job-related activities;
• Must have a solid foundation of personal organization, sound decision-making and analytical skills, and strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

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