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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$63,800.00 - $105,400.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Under direct supervision, this position has responsibility for inspecting, estimating, negotiating, and evaluating 1st and 3rd party auto physical damage claims, including both personal and business insurance claims. The claim types will be basic to moderate physical damage coverages as it relates to damage assessment. This includes collision, comprehensive, property damage related to autos, rental and towing as well as fire, theft, flood, lightning, diminished value claims and any claims that involve injuries. The actual resolution and settlement of these claims will be the responsibility of the Auto Claim Professional. This position will serve as a technical resource for auto claim staff and will provide advice and direction to claim professionals on claim damages to achieve optimal outcomes. This position is based 100% remotely and may include a combination of mobile work and/or work from your primary residence. This job does not lead others.
What Will You Do?
- Delivers consistent service quality throughout the claim life cycle, including but not limited to prompt contact, explaining the process, setting expectations, on-going effective communication, and follow-through and meeting commitments to achieve optimal outcome on every file.
- Effectively manages work assignments and promptly travel to location of vehicle / equipment. Arranges to view vehicle / equipment if not readily accessible.
- Scopes claims utilizing technical expertise and information gathered to accurately determine physical claim value of claims using company recognized resources, estimating and evaluation software.
- Establishes the physical damage claim value of assigned losses.
- Prepares and documents accurate vehicle / equipment damage appraisals, Actual Cash and Replacement values according to applicable regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Partners with the assigned Claim Professional throughout the life of the claim. Partners from initial investigation through final recovery to ensure appropriate claim resolution and pursuit of alternative recovery sources (e.g. Subrogation, SIU, etc.).
- Negotiates the claim with the customer and/or repair facilities leveraging appropriate resources and achieve agreement on value including required payments.
- For applicable Total Loss claims, determines settlement amounts, including applicable coverages and deductibles.
- Negotiates and conveys claim settlements within authority and initiate payment to the customer, including total loss, rental reimbursement, etc.
- Provides all lines of business and departments, i.e. property, Boat and Yacht, Inland Marine, Public Sector, etc. with inspection assistance as needed, including Catastrophe response.
- Effectively manages work assignments and referrals.
- Reviews and analyzes coverage and apply policy conditions, provisions, exclusions, and endorsements pertinent to a variety of 1st party auto damage claims.
- When appropriate, conducts damage management including properly managing the repair process.
- Establishes timely and maintains appropriate claim and expense reserves.
- Develops, documents and continually updates a plan of action, including maintaining an effective diary to manage the vehicle repair process to assist with bringing the repairs to a timely resolution.
- Communicates claim damage assessment following negotiation of value with repair facilities.
- Obtains authorization to initiate payment to the customer/repair facility.
- In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
- This position will require participation in our Catastrophe Response Program which could include deployment away for a minimum of 16 days which includes 2 travel days to assist our customers in other states.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Technical School Degree.
- State appraiser and claim handling licenses (where applicable).
- Two years of auto appraisal experience preferred; prior experience with insurance carrier.
- Strong technical background including extensive knowledge of auto repair and repair techniques, including thorough understanding of auto terminology and construction.
- Thorough knowledge of claims appraisal systems and overall claim operations, Windows proficiency, including Excel and Word.
- Participates in Auto Catastrophe response, including extended deployment and unscheduled travel with minimal notice.
- Strong mathematical and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ownership attitude and customer centric response to all assigned tasks.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain current on jurisdictional laws and regulations, and communicating compliance requirements to other claim staff as appropriate.
- Commitment to continuous education.
- Competency Levels:
- Analytical Thinking - Basic.
- Judgment/Decision Making - Basic.
- Communication - Basic.
- Negotiation - Intermediate.
- Insurance Contract Knowledge - Basic.
- Principles of Investigation - Basic.
- Value Determination - Intermediate.
- Settlement Techniques - Intermediate.
- Auto Technical - Intermediate.
What is a Must Have?
- High School Degree or GED with a minimum of one year auto appraisal experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$63,800.00 - $105,400.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Under direct supervision, this position has responsibility for inspecting, estimating, negotiating, and evaluating 1st and 3rd party auto physical damage claims, including both personal and business insurance claims. The claim types will be basic to moderate physical damage coverages as it relates to damage assessment. This includes collision, comprehensive, property damage related to autos, rental and towing as well as fire, theft, flood, lightning, diminished value claims and any claims that involve injuries. The actual resolution and settlement of these claims will be the responsibility of the Auto Claim Professional. This position will serve as a technical resource for auto claim staff and will provide advice and direction to claim professionals on claim damages to achieve optimal outcomes. This position is based 100% remotely and may include a combination of mobile work and/or work from your primary residence. This job does not lead others.
What Will You Do?
- Delivers consistent service quality throughout the claim life cycle, including but not limited to prompt contact, explaining the process, setting expectations, on-going effective communication, and follow-through and meeting commitments to achieve optimal outcome on every file.
- Effectively manages work assignments and promptly travel to location of vehicle / equipment. Arranges to view vehicle / equipment if not readily accessible.
- Scopes claims utilizing technical expertise and information gathered to accurately determine physical claim value of claims using company recognized resources, estimating and evaluation software.
- Establishes the physical damage claim value of assigned losses.
- Prepares and documents accurate vehicle / equipment damage appraisals, Actual Cash and Replacement values according to applicable regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Partners with the assigned Claim Professional throughout the life of the claim. Partners from initial investigation through final recovery to ensure appropriate claim resolution and pursuit of alternative recovery sources (e.g. Subrogation, SIU, etc.).
- Negotiates the claim with the customer and/or repair facilities leveraging appropriate resources and achieve agreement on value including required payments.
- For applicable Total Loss claims, determines settlement amounts, including applicable coverages and deductibles.
- Negotiates and conveys claim settlements within authority and initiate payment to the customer, including total loss, rental reimbursement, etc.
- Provides all lines of business and departments, i.e. property, Boat and Yacht, Inland Marine, Public Sector, etc. with inspection assistance as needed, including Catastrophe response.
- Effectively manages work assignments and referrals.
- Reviews and analyzes coverage and apply policy conditions, provisions, exclusions, and endorsements pertinent to a variety of 1st party auto damage claims.
- When appropriate, conducts damage management including properly managing the repair process.
- Establishes timely and maintains appropriate claim and expense reserves.
- Develops, documents and continually updates a plan of action, including maintaining an effective diary to manage the vehicle repair process to assist with bringing the repairs to a timely resolution.
- Communicates claim damage assessment following negotiation of value with repair facilities.
- Obtains authorization to initiate payment to the customer/repair facility.
- In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
- This position will require participation in our Catastrophe Response Program which could include deployment away for a minimum of 16 days which includes 2 travel days to assist our customers in other states.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Technical School Degree.
- State appraiser and claim handling licenses (where applicable).
- Two years of auto appraisal experience preferred; prior experience with insurance carrier.
- Strong technical background including extensive knowledge of auto repair and repair techniques, including thorough understanding of auto terminology and construction.
- Thorough knowledge of claims appraisal systems and overall claim operations, Windows proficiency, including Excel and Word.
- Participates in Auto Catastrophe response, including extended deployment and unscheduled travel with minimal notice.
- Strong mathematical and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ownership attitude and customer centric response to all assigned tasks.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain current on jurisdictional laws and regulations, and communicating compliance requirements to other claim staff as appropriate.
- Commitment to continuous education.
- Competency Levels:
- Analytical Thinking - Basic.
- Judgment/Decision Making - Basic.
- Communication - Basic.
- Negotiation - Intermediate.
- Insurance Contract Knowledge - Basic.
- Principles of Investigation - Basic.
- Value Determination - Intermediate.
- Settlement Techniques - Intermediate.
- Auto Technical - Intermediate.
What is a Must Have?
- High School Degree or GED with a minimum of one year auto appraisal experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Auto Damage Appraiser
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to match the minimum job requirements exactly. For Auto Damage Appraiser roles, document any industry certifications alongside your degree, since DOL auditors scrutinize whether foreign workers meet the stated minimums without over-qualification issues.
Target insurers with established PERM filing histories
Large property and casualty insurers and third-party claims administrators file PERM applications far more regularly than independent appraisal firms. Prioritize employers with dedicated immigration counsel on staff, since they already understand the recruitment steps DOL requires before certification.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Auto Damage Appraiser openings by green card sponsorship history, saving hours of manual DOL disclosure research. You can identify which insurers and fleet-management companies have sponsored this exact role before making a single application.
Request the job description before the PERM is drafted
Ask your prospective employer to share the PERM job description before it's filed with DOL. Auto Damage Appraiser duties and minimum requirements must align precisely with your actual background, since any mismatch discovered during USCIS adjudication of the I-140 can derail an otherwise approvable petition.
Understand your priority date and EB-3 backlog early
Your green card timeline depends on your country of birth and the EB-3 priority date, not the year you applied. Workers born in high-demand countries face longer waits, so confirming your place in the queue before accepting an offer helps you set realistic expectations with the sponsoring employer.
Confirm the employer will cover prevailing wage requirements
DOL's PERM process requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Auto Damage Appraiser in your target metro before negotiating, so your offered salary satisfies the DOL requirement from the start.
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Find Auto Damage Appraiser JobsAuto Damage Appraiser Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Auto Damage Appraiser role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Auto Damage Appraiser positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a combination of vocational training, industry certifications, and two or more years of experience rather than a master's degree. If the employer defines the role as requiring an advanced degree in a business or technical field, EB-2 eligibility is possible, but EB-3 is the far more common pathway for this occupation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is a path to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization. Unlike the H-1B, which requires annual cap registration and has a lottery for most applicants, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery. The trade-off is timeline: the PERM recruitment and filing process takes longer upfront, and workers from high-demand countries may wait years for a priority date to become current before they can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an appraiser role?
Your employer advertises the Auto Damage Appraiser position through DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available. Only after completing that process can they submit the PERM application to DOL. The entire recruitment-to-certification stage typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can even be filed with USCIS.
Where can I find Auto Damage Appraiser jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Auto Damage Appraiser openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support a PERM filing. Focusing your search on employers who have previously sponsored this job title is far more productive than cold-applying to companies with no green card filing record, since initiating a first-ever PERM process is a significant commitment for any employer.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my progress?
Once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, you may be able to port your green card to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. For Auto Damage Appraiser roles, a move to a comparable claims or appraisal position at a different insurer generally qualifies, but your new employer and an immigration attorney should confirm the occupational match before you resign.
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