What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims- Appraiser - Property Damage position at Fred Loya Insurance?
Launch Your Career in Automobile Claims
No Prior Claims Experience Required
Paid Training Provided
Are you ready to transition into a new career with long-term growth potential? Fred Loya Insurance is seeking motivated, self-driven individuals eager to learn and build a future in the automobile claims industry.This role is ideal for career-changers from retail, customer service, logistics, insurance support, automotive, warehouse, or related fields. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to develop technical and professional skills in a stable industry, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Learn & Do
With structured classroom training and hands-on field experience, you will be trained to perform the core functions of an Automobile Claims Appraiser, including:
- Use CCC One estimating software to prepare accurate vehicle damage estimates
- Inspect and evaluate damaged vehicles in the field and at repair facilities
- Determine repairable versus total loss vehicles and complete total loss evaluations
- Understand vehicle structure, parts, and manufacturer repair procedures
- Review repair plans and determine appropriate labor operations and repair methods
- Negotiate repair costs, advance charges, and repair procedures with body shops
- Negotiate parts usage, including aftermarket and LKQ parts versus OEM, when appropriate
- Apply policy coverage, claims guidelines, and company procedures accurately
- Clearly explain estimates and repair decisions to customers in a professional manner
- Develop strong analytical, technical, and decision-making skills used in automobile claims
What We Offer
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Paid, structured, hands-on training
- Health benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Clear career path with long-term growth opportunities
- Stable industry with consistent demand
Minimum Requirements
- Clean driving record (minimum 5 years of driving history required)
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
- Reliable, responsible, and professional demeanor
Why This Role Is Perfect for Career-Changers
- No prior claims experience required
- Transferable skills from customer service, retail, logistics, or automotive roles
- Skills-based position with measurable performance and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to build a long-term professional career in the insurance industry
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Fred Loya Insurance, a leading provider of no-hassle auto insurance since 1974
Rated Top 4 in Texas as “Best cheap car insurance in Texas for 2021” by Market-Watch a subsidiary of The Dow Jones
Currently doing business in 12 states and expanding
Salary : $21 - $39