Property Damage Appraiser - Edmonton, Canada - Peace Hills Insurance

Peace Hills Insurance

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We currently have an opening for a Property Damage Consultant in our Head Office Claims team.

This role is based out of our Calgary or Edmonton location and is responsible for controlling vehicle repair costs and ensuring adherence to best practices in the repair of insured vehicles through the completion, review, and approval of repair estimates.

The position will oversee and manage our approved network of Gold Medal Shops and our independent field adjusters.

More specifically:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Review repair estimates in accordance with Peace Hills Insurance guidelines while ensuring both quality and cost control
Provide guidance on the assessment and valuation of totalloss vehicles
Oversee and manage the Image Desk function to confirm repair estimates through the Audatex platform
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with our partner Gold Medal Shops and independent appraisers
Continuously review the relationships with our Gold Medal Shops to ensure that they are meeting our service expectations and adding value to the claims process
Act as a resource for our adjusting teams by sharing knowledge of the appraisal and vehicle repair process and providing support and guidance
Liaise with claims management in the Edmonton and Calgary offices to support continuous improvement in our physical damage repair guidelines
Provide training and job knowledge to the adjusting teams as required

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years experience in the insurance industry
Minimum of 5 years experience in an automotive assessment/estimating role
Valid Class 5 driver's license
CIP designation is an asset
Proficiency in using and navigating digital estimating tools, including Audatex is an asset
Knowledge of Guidewire is an asset
Proven communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships

Working at Peace Hills

Along with a competitive base pay, Peace Hills understands that by reducing work-life struggles, individuals can enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work.

Flexible Language Requirement: