Automobile Damage Appraiser

Description:Do you enjoy helping people?With our continued focus on customer service, proactive safety education and community commitment, Personal Markets long-term goal is continued growth and recognition as the premier provider of personal lines insurance. Because of our strong financial ratings and our ranking of 102 on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations, our customers are secure in knowing that when they need us, we will be there! Auto Damage AppraiserAs an Auto Damage Appraiser, you will complete appraisals of damaged vehicles to restore the vehicles to their pre-damage condition. Appraisals can be performed at drive-in or field locations and involve completion of the appraisal for use by other claims personnel or issuance of checks to policyholders and/or claimants. Total loss opinions, independent re-inspections, and supplemental appraisals are daily features of the job. To be successful as an Auto Damage Appraiser, you will need strong written and oral communications skills, time management skills, and customer service skills. Knowledge of automobile parts and repair techniques, terminology and vehicle construction are also required. Licensing and certification for some states is required.Qualifications:Why should YOU become an Auto Damage Appraiser?- Competitive Starting Salary - Within a pay-for-performance environment. - Recognition Programs - For high performance at every career level. A variety of awards are distributed both individually and as part of a team.- Job Variety - Opportunity for a technically challenging and rewarding career through customer interactions and the ability to work independently by scheduling on the road appraising vehicles at body shops, customers homes, places of business and appraisal centers. - Mentoring Program - Helps acclimate new employees to the business and office culture, as well as provide insight on various corporate functions and goals. Mentors also provide advice on career growth opportunities by assisting you in creating a career development strategy. - Fraud Detector - Work closely with our Special Investigative Unit to fight insurance fraud while investigating each claim using a variety of resources through fact-gathering and situational analysis. - Career Growth - Liberty provides support, resources and training to all employees who seek advancement opportunities in claims, management, or other departments within the company. - World-class Training Programs - We are dedicated to teaching technical and core skills at our in-house and off-site training facilities. Countrywide participation creates positive learning experiences for colleagues to learn and share ideas and experiences. - Tuition Reimbursement - Liberty provides employees with opportunities to participate in outside education programs, including college courses, insurance designations, and seminars. Your designation may also qualify you for additional bonus income.- Location - Liberty has offices all over the region, including additional opportunities in other departments and across the country. - Excellent Benefits Package - Health, dental, vision, 401K, flexible time off, group discounts, and more. Many benefits available on your first day of work.Company Profile:"Helping people live safer, more secure lives" since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) is a leading global multi-line group of insurance companies whose largest line of business is private passenger auto, based on 2004 net written premium.As of December 31, 2005, Liberty Mutual Group had $78.8 billion in consolidated assets and $21.2 billion in consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual ranks 102nd on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2005 revenue, and is the eighth-largest personal lines writer and fifth-largest commercial lines writer in the U.S. based on 2004 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group today employs more than 39,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.The company has received financial strength ratings of "Excellent" (A) from the A.M. Best Company, "Good" (A2) from Moody's Investors Service and "Strong" (A) from Standard & Poor's. Liberty Mutual Group operates under a mutual holding company structure, owned by its policyholders. The three principal insurance companies of the group, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Employers Insurance Company of Wausau, each are stock insurance companies under the ownership of Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc.Liberty Mutual Group operates through four strategic business units with no single unit contributing more than 30 percent of net premium written: Personal Market, Commercial Markets, Agency Markets, and Liberty International.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources.Job Location: Westborough, MAJob Number: 36457BRCompany URL: http://www.libertymutual.comCompany Profile:About Liberty Mutual Group Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. The Company also ranks 95th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2006 revenue. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 40,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. Job Information Location: US-MA-Westborough Salary: Salary commensurate with experience Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education: Certification Contact Information