About the Role
State Farm is committed to being good neighbors and investing in communities. We are evolving to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and strengthen human connections. Employees will focus on applying judgment, empathy, and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Collect vehicle information from repair shops or customers and complete initial and supplemental estimates via photos or in person.
- Serve as the first point of contact to explain coverage, estimate vehicle damage, and guide insureds through the claims process with Remarkable® service.
- Utilize automated estimating systems to prepare repair estimates.
- Provide technical support to claim handlers on vehicle repair issues.
- Apply knowledge of market value and other factors affecting reparability.
- Evaluate bid content, photo documentation, vehicle damage, and causation issues.
- Handle inbound and outbound calls to customers and repair shops.
- Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the claims process, promptly addressing inquiries and concerns.
- Interact with parties who may express strong emotions or concerns about inspections or claim resolutions.
Requirements
- Auto collision repair, auto damage estimating, and/or auto insurance appraiser experience.
- Excellent customer service, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task across technical platforms.
- Accountability and Resourcefulness.
- Physical agility to allow for stooping, bending, and some physical lifting to adequately evaluate vehicle damage and create repair estimates.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Must successfully complete all required training, including applicable proficiency, licensing exam(s), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks, and background checks.
- May be asked to participate in new pre-employment assessments.
Skills
- Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License
- CCC One and/or Mitchell knowledge
- I-CAR Platinum Certification
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Remote-Field
- Flexible work shifts
- Overtime and/or irregular hours
Experience Level
- Significant relevant experience (for high end of salary range)
Salary/Compensations
- $59,059.65 - $82,000 annually
- Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
Benefits
- Compensation based on a 38:45-hour work week.
- Annual raise and bonus.
- Robust health and wellbeing programs.
- State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium.
- Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.
- 100% coverage for in-network preventative care.
- Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, and 24/7 mental health professionals.
- Educational benefits including industry leading training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
- Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance.
- College coaching.
- National discount programs.
- Interactive monthly financial workshops.
- Free financial coaching.
- State Farm Federal Credit Union.
- Generous time off policies (up to 20 days annually).
- Parental leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Celebration day.
- Life leave (40 hours/year).
- Bereavement leave.
- Community service/education support days.
- Matching Gift Program.
- Good Neighbor Grant Program.
- Employee Assistance Fund.
- Free financial advisors for retirement planning.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 7% of salary.
About the Company
- State Farm is committed to being good neighbors, helping people, investing in communities, and making the world a better place.
- We are moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience.
