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Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage - 13-1032.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement and seek agreement with automotive repair shop on cost of repair. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Automobile Damage Appraiser (Auto Damage Appraiser)
  • Automobile Appraiser (Auto Appraiser)
  • Material Damage Appraiser
  • Appraiser
  • Damage Appraiser
  • Field Appraiser
  • Field Inspector
  • Outside Physical Damage Appraiser
  • Physical Damage Appraiser
  • Insurance Appraiser

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Tasks

  • Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
  • Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
  • Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.
  • Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
  • Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
  • Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
  • Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.

Detailed Work Activities

  • assess vehicle damage
  • estimate cost for repair services
  • estimate damage
  • examine equipment to detect disrepair
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • fill out business or government forms
  • fill out insurance forms
  • prepare cost estimates
  • use negotiation techniques
  • write vehicle damage repair estimates

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Appraiser, Automobile Damage