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Sr. Auto Appraiser (Field) Austin, TX
Sr. Auto Appraiser (Field) Austin, TX-May 2024
Austin
May 30, 2026
ABOUT USAA
USAA is a private Fortune 150 financial services company that provides banking, insurance, and investment to the military community.
10,000+ employees
Financial Services, Insurance
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About Sr. Auto Appraiser (Field) Austin, TX

  Why USAA?

  Let’s do something that really matters.

  At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

  We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

  The Opportunity

  As a We are currently seeking a dedicated Sr. Auto Appraiser-Field. This position will be primarily doing field inspections and virtual estimating in the Austin, TX Metro area.

  Within defined guidelines and framework responsible to investigate, evaluate and appraise vehicle damage claims for both repairable and total loss vehicles to ensure estimate accuracy in compliance with state laws and regulations. Accountable for delivering exceptional member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice, and emotional intelligence.

  The Opportunity

  What you'll do:

  With the use of digital tools, evaluates and appraises high complexity (total loss, total burn, theft recovered, heavy (non-drivable) auto claims in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, corporate guidelines and state laws and regulations.

  Investigate claim damages including communicating with the insured and third-parties/vendors. May require face-to-face interactions with members and third parties.

  Review facts of loss and vehicle damage to determine if subrogation opportunities exist and makes the appropriate, timely system referral.

  Demonstrate advanced knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, contracts, and internal processes/systems/procedures to ensure compliance.

  Review claims/suppliers for fraud indicators and refers to Special Investigative Unit for handling, if applicable.

  Maintain accurate and current claim file documentation throughout the claims process for complex claims. Includes mapping of repair plan and timeline for repair.

  Responsible for reviewing additional damages received from repair facilities to either complete a supplement or triage to field provider method of inspection.

  May serve as a subject matter expert representative for disputed claims or trials. Serves as a resource to team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.

  Partner with vendors and internal business partners to facilitate highest complexity claims resolution. May also involve external regulatory coordination to ensure appropriate documentation and compliance.

  Explain coverage, assists policyholders with information on repairs and describes the settlement process, setting appropriate expectations. Issues settlement amounts for damages claimed.

  Support workload surges and/or Catastrophe Operations as needed which may involve volunteering for extended hours. May serve as permanent member of the APD Catastrophe team.

  Identify and handle existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.

  Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.

  Follow written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.

  What you have:

  High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.

  2 years of auto appraising experience.

  Knowledge of P&C insurance policy contracts and coverages, auto parts distribution process and claim appraisal process and procedures.

  Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and designated number of attempts.

  Physical Demand Requirements :

  May require the ability to operate a company vehicle within assigned territory.

  May require the ability to reach, handle, squat, bend, climb, and keen as needed to complete inspections of damaged vehicles.

  May require the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions; May be exposed to working in body shop and/or salvage yard environments up to 25% of the time.

  May be required to meet all USAA safe driving requirements including verification of driving record through MVR & possession of valid driver’s license.

  What sets you apart:

  US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]

  Ability to travel for extended periods of time

  Ability to travel overnight

  Ability to deploy on CAT when needed

  Ability to balance between Field and Virtual Estimating environment

  Comfortable working in a fast paced, high productivity virtual estimating environment

  Ability to complete estimates on exotic and electric vehicles

  The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

  What we offer:

  Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $61,110 - $116,800 .

  Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

  Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

  For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

  Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

  USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

  If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.

  Please do not type your first and last name in all caps.

  Find your purpose. Join our mission.

  USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.

  USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.

  USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

  USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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