Our Property and Casualty Insurance client is an A plus rated, very employee oriented, personal lines insurance company. Due to profitable growth, we are seeking an Automobile Estimating Appraiser/Adjuster/ Material Damage Specialist. This position will cover Birmingham, Alabama and North. Company car is provided, as well as a Home Office set-up. Basic responsibilities and background are as follows:

Overall Purpose and Main Objectives:

Under minimum direction, investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and settles serious or problem material damage claims in an assigned territory. Also, directs material damage claims to a satisfactory conclusion by supervision and coordination of the actions of Claims personnel. Trains, consults, and assists in development of claims representatives, appraisers, and Material Damage Specialist I.

1. Acts as resident expert for all questions related to handling of material damage claims, e.g., coverage questions and settlement disputes.
2. Participates in round tabling on material damage files.
3. Provides assistance in training all employees.
4. Handles complex material damage files from beginning to end.
5. Oversees Direct Repair Program arrangements, i.e., ensure high quality work by inspecting vehicles during repair process, negotiate discounts, track volume of repairs conducted by Direct Repair Program.
6. Inspects vehicles under repair.
7. Reinspects vehicles if supplements added.
8. Reviews shop/Direct Repair Program/ competitive estimates.
9. Helps claims representatives interpret provisions of the Auto, Home, Farm, Inland Marine, Watercraft, and Commercial Auto policies and answer material damage coverage questions on specific claims.
10. Helps to administer reinspection program to identify training needs of field personnel.
11. Participates with Material Damage Claims Manager or Material Damage Consultant to identify and meet training needs through schools or on-the-job training.
12. Investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and settles large and/or complicated losses involving large trucks, heavy equipment, farm equipment, and gives assistance to local claim representatives as needed.
13. Assists the Material Damage Claims Manager or Material Damage Consultant in administrating the salvage program.
14. Keeps abreast of developments in vehicle design and repair methods.
15. Assists in the handling of complaints.
16. Works on special projects as assigned.
17. Minimum of five years experience handling material damage claims.
18. Handles claims in accordance with Best Practices.