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At State Farm we invest in our employees by providing a competitive Total Rewards package:
Starting Salary is $55,029.65- $87,153.69 annually. Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week! Salary offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience.
You are also eligible for:
An annual bonus based on individual and enterprise performance
Annual merit increases
401(k) contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO), plus: 5 days of Life Leave to take care of yourself and your family, Paid Volunteer Time, and an Annual Celebration Day to celebrate what’s important to you!
Industry leading Tuition Assistance Programs
Wellnessand mental health programs
Discounts from hundreds of retailers through our Perks at Work program
This position is located in the Mundelein, Mt. Prospect, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Libertyville, and Deerfield, Illinois area. Competitive candidates should reside within a commutable distance of this territory.
The Appraiser team works remotely but may require travel to auto shops for in-person inspections, and/or State Farm offices as needed.
Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!
Responsibilities
This position is for an Auto Estimator, handling claims resulting in property damage to vehicles. You may be the first point of contact to meet with our insureds, explain coverage, estimate vehicle damage, and help them through the claims process while providing Remarkable® service. This includes:
- Utilizing automated estimating systems to prepare repair estimates
- Providing technical support to claim handlers on vehicle repair issues
- Applying knowledge of market value and other factors affecting reparability issues
- Evaluating bid content and photo documentation, vehicle damage, and causation issues
Qualifications
Competitive candidates must demonstrate the following:
- Auto collision repair, auto damage estimating, and/or auto insurance appraiser experience
- Excellent customer service and decision-making skills
- Physical agility to allow for stooping, bending, and some physical lifting to adequately evaluate vehicle damage and create repair estimates
- A valid driver’s license is required
Preferred Skills:
- Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License
- CCC One and/or Mitchell knowledge
- I-CAR Platinum Certification
Hours of operation are continually evaluated and may change based on business need. Successful candidates are able and willing to work flexible work shifts and may be asked to work overtime and/or irregular hours.
Candidates may be required to work outside of their assigned territory as business needs
dictate.
Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable licensing exam(s) and background checks required of various state(s).
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