Claims - Material Damage Auto Appraiser III

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

The Cincinnati Insurance Company is looking for a candidate to fulfill the role of a Material Damage Auto Appraiser in the State of Massachusetts. This is a full-time position responsible for all aspects of the damage appraisal process, auto reinspections, and auto total loss valuations in the state of Massachusetts and surrounding areas as needed.

The pay range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 annually. The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and individual performance.

Be ready to:

• conduct in-person inspections of vehicle damage as part of the claim adjustment process

• complete auto damage appraisals and reinspection’s according to State regulations
• perform total loss analysis and obtain market valuations
• support the Claims Department by serving as a technical resource to associates as it pertains to vehicle repair, alternative parts utilization, and total loss conditioning
• on occasion, complete quality assurance audits on staff-adjuster auto repair appraisals

Be Equipped with:

Requirements:

• MA Appraisers license and certification

• valid driver’s license

• minimum of 3 years of auto repair estimating

• proficient in the use of auto repair estimating software

• preferred but not required:

  • minimum of 2 years of claims department experience

  • I-CAR, ASE, and technical school training

  • use of Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Experience:

• expertise in auto nomenclature, design, technology, construction, damage analysis and repair techniques for body panels and unibody/frames

• negotiating skills

• analytical skills

• detail oriented

• effective verbal and written communication skills

• preferred but not required:

  • Expertise in damage analysis and appraisal for trucks, motor homes, travel trailers, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and specialty equipment

Qualities Needed:

• ability to provide prompt, personal, claim service

• ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting and maintaining predetermined service levels

• ability and willingness to adapt to change and new responsibilities as they become needed

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to about those right.