Claims Appraiser – Auto Estimatics

State Farm

. Collect vehicle information from repair shops or customers .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,090 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in auto collision repair and damage estimating, providing exceptional customer service while navigating the claims process. Proficient in utilizing automated estimating systems and evaluating vehicle damage with a strong focus on communication and critical thinking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Auto Collision Repair ExperienceAuto Damage EstimatingCustomer Service ExcellenceCCC One KnowledgeI-CAR Platinum Certification

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Hard Skills

Auto Damage EstimatingVehicle Damage EvaluationTechnical Support for ClaimsPhoto Documentation AnalysisMarket Value Assessment

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingDecision-MakingStrong Communication SkillsAccountabilityResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

Automated Estimating SystemsCCC OneMitchell

Certifications & Qualifications

Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser LicenseI-CAR Platinum Certification

Industry Keywords

Claims ProcessRepair EstimatesCustomer InteractionPhysical AgilityFlexible Work Shifts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect vehicle information from repair shops or customers
Complete initial and supplemental estimates via photos or in person
Meet with insureds as a first point of contact when needed
Explain coverage and estimate vehicle damage
Help customers through the claims process while providing 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 factors affecting reparability
Evaluate bid content, photo documentation, vehicle damage, and causation issues
Answer inbound calls and make outbound calls to customers and repair shops
Provide exceptional customer service and address inquiries and concerns
Interact with parties who may express strong emotions about inspections or claim resolutions
Flex between working from home for virtual estimates and using a mobile office/vehicle for in-person appointments with body shops and customers
Work outside the assigned territory when business needs dictate

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 for stooping, bending, and some physical lifting to evaluate vehicle damage and create repair estimates
Valid driver’s license required
Ability and willingness to work flexible work shifts and potentially overtime and/or irregular hours
Must successfully complete required training, applicable proficiency and licensing exams, Motor Vehicle Record checks, and background checks
Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License preferred
CCC One and/or Mitchell knowledge preferred
I-CAR Platinum Certification preferred
Reside within a commutable distance of the Portland, Oregon territory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary
Annual raise and bonus
State Farm pays most of healthcare premium
Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
100% coverage for in-network preventative care
Vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
Industry leading training programs
Tuition assistance programs
Employee resource groups
Mentoring
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
College coaching
National discount programs
Interactive monthly financial workshops
Free financial coaching
State Farm Federal Credit Union savings and financing options
Generous time off policies
Opportunity to initially earn 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
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary