Full-Time Property Claims Appraiser
Job Description
We Challenge you to find an Insurance Company that is more fun to work for.
Our friendly work environment provides one of light-hearted collaboration, employee focused recognition and employer funded career growth.
“The staff and management have been welcoming, friendly and approachable. The environment is encouraging, stimulating and supportive. Recognition is given for individual merit and contribution however there is an overwhelming sense of unity throughout the company. Social interaction is promoted through various activities, treats & lunches, volunteer opportunities are endless and further education is encouraged” – Underwriter since 2014
Our highly differentiating benefits are premium free with eligibility on your first day, flexibility within your job and your day and transparency in management communications.
With over 120 years of experience as a national insurance provider with combined assets of more than 7 billion, we can give you a stable work environment in which you can flourish in your career.
We welcome you to join our established, profitable, national organization and become part of our family.
JOB SUMMARY
The Claims Appraiser contributes to Wawanesa’s goal of delivering an exceptional and consistent claims service experience through the inspection and estimation of physical damage and/or property damage claims including market value calculations. Daily travel is required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect, evaluate and write appraisal estimates pertaining to the physical damage of homeowner, farm or commercial losses using estimating software
- Communicate with insureds, contractors and adjusters as required to ensure accurate and complete estimates
- Estimate the value of homeowner, farm or commercial salvage
- Establish and maintain business relationship with independent repair contractors/vendor
- Assist adjusting personnel when necessary by providing expert advice on property damage losses
- Assist in resolving issues that arise in regards to estimates
- Manage timely and efficient inspection appointments at various locations
- Perform re-inspections as assigned
- Maintain accurate records based on company standards and policies within the claims system
- Remain up-to-date with legislative changes, trends in the insurance industry, estimating practices and developments in property repair procedures and materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years’ experience property field adjusting, with knowledge and experience in the creation/analysis of property repair estimates, or 2+ years’ experience as a building restoration estimator, or similar and related experience.
- Strong knowledge of and ability to use Xactware Estimating Software
- Effective communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
- Strong negotiation skills
- Position requires the ability to lift up to 15 lbs. on a daily basis
- Position requires medium mobility at appraisal locations to include frequent bending and crouching to ground level, inside tight spaces, climbing ladders and periods of upward viewing and stretching to perform comprehensive estimates with photographs
- A valid driver license is required, along with maintaining a clean driving
- Position requires frequent extended periods of sitting behind the wheel of a company vehicle
Join a Canadian success story! Consider this Calgary based opportunity.
How to Apply
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