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Outside Auto Appraiser - Wichita, KS

VetJobs · Wichita, KS · 1 mo ago
Management$64k–$105k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc as headings; can fold minor metadata into short

or drop it. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions. Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes Salary Range $63,800.00 - $105,400.00 and also "Salary Range >$100,000" maybe contradictory. We need to include Pay section only if posting states salary. It does: Salary Range $63,800.00 - $105,400.00. Also later "Salary Range >$100,000". We'll include Pay with that range. Benefits: Not explicitly listed; there is mention of "comprehensive compensation and benefits program" and "performance-based cash incentive awards". That's benefits? It mentions benefits program but not specifics. We should not create Benefits section unless specific benefits listed. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It states compensation program and incentive awards, but not specific benefits like health, 401k. Might be considered vague. Safer to omit Benefits section. Schedule: Not mentioned. So omit. We need sections: About the role (maybe from introductory paragraphs), Responsibilities (What Will You Do?), Requirements?), Qualifications (Minimum Education Required, Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities, What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?, What is a Must Have?), Skills (Must Have)?), maybe combine Qualifications and Requirements. Could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills. But we need to follow headings list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use only those with content. We have content for About the role: introductory paragraphs about Travelers, mission, etc. Also "Job Category Claim Compensation Overview" maybe part of About. We'll craft About the role paragraph. Responsibilities: "What Will You Do?" list. Requirements: maybe location requirement? "LOCATON REQUIREMENT: This position services Insureds/Agents in the Wichita, KS area..." plus "Must Have" items? Actually Must Have is part of qualifications. Could treat Requirements as location and maybe basic eligibility (military affiliated?). But we can put location under Requirements. Also "Minimum Education Required High School/GED" is qualification. We'll decide. Qualifications: education, experience, licenses, etc. Skills: maybe list of skills like communication, customer service, technical expertise, etc. Pay: salary range. We must not repeat job title. No markdown. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's extract substantive content. Intro: "ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. 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." Then "Job Category Claim 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" Then "What Is the Opportunity? LOCATON REQUIREMENT: This position services Insureds/Agents in the Wichita, KS area. The selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to the assigned territory. Ideal locations include: Wichita, KS and surrounding areas. As an Outside Auto Appraiser, you are responsible for physically inspecting damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs, working closely with repair facilities, and determining and settling the actual cash value of total loss vehicles to ensure accurate and timely claim settlements. In this customer-facing role, you will need to have a high level of technical expertise in vehicle damage assessment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. 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 remotely with work at residential and/or commercial locations with a combination of mobile work, work from your primary residence, or the nearest Travelers office." Then "What Will You Do?" list of duties. Then "Auto req ID 483678BR Minimum Education Required High School/GED Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor’s Degree. Active adjuster license, where applicable. Two years of auto physical damage appraisal experience. Proficient in claims management and estimating software, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and enterprise technology systems and platforms. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally. Ability to exercise sound judgement and make effective decisions. Exceptional customer service skills and commitment to providing a positive experience for customers throughout the claim process. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills; ability to facilitate productive discussions and reach equitable outcomes. Ability to manage stress, navigate difficult situations, and maintain composure and professionalism under pressure while always taking accountability for decisions. Basic understanding of insurance principles and terminology, state insurance regulations and claim handling requirements. Ability to quickly learn from experience and apply it to new situations with speed and flexibility. What is a Must Have? High School Diploma or GED required. One year of auto physical damage appraisal or comparable claim related experience or successful completion of required Travelers Claim Representative training program. Valid driver's license. City* Wichita State* Kansas Job_Category Claims Job Code Ins Insurance Affiliate Sponsor Travelers Insurance Salary Range >$100,000" We need to preserve all substantive info. So we need to include location requirement, duties, qualifications, etc. We'll create sections:

About the role

with paragraphs covering the introductory mission statement, Travelers promise, culture, and maybe job category compensation overview? But compensation overview maybe belongs to Pay. We'll keep About the role as the descriptive paragraphs about the organization and role purpose.

Responsibilities

with
  • list from "What Will You Do?" plus maybe the earlier description of responsibilities (inspecting, estimating, etc.) but those are also responsibilities. We'll combine.

    Requirements

    maybe location requirement and maybe military affiliation? But location is a requirement. Also maybe "Must Have" items? But those are qualifications. We'll treat Requirements as location and maybe "Must Have"? Actually "Must Have" is qualification. We'll put location under Requirements.

    Qualifications

    with education, experience, licenses, etc.

    Skills

    with communication, customer service, technical expertise, etc.

    Pay

    with salary range. We must not include Benefits or Schedule. Now ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to preserve all substantive info: include mention of performance-based cash incentive awards? That's part of compensation but not specific benefit; we could include in Pay section as note. Also include "Target Openings 1". Could be minor metadata; we could fold into short

    under About or Pay? Probably drop as minor metadata? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

    or drop it. So we can drop Target Openings 1, Auto req ID, etc. But we need to preserve ALL substantive information; is Target Openings substantive? It's just number of openings; maybe minor. Could drop. Safer to include as a short paragraph under About? But it's not heading. We'll maybe include a short

    under About: "Target openings: 1." But it's minor. The instruction says fold minor metadata into a short

    or drop it. So we can include a short p. Similarly, City* Wichita State* Kansas etc. We'll incorporate location requirement. Now craft HTML. We need to avoid repeating job title (Outside Auto Appraiser) as heading. Not needed. Let's write:

    About the role

    Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other is the Travelers Promise, which has helped us maintain a reputation as one of the best property‑casualty insurers for over 170 years. Join a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration where you can love what you do and where you do it.

    Target openings: 1.

    Responsibilities

    • Inspect and assess vehicle damage resulting from accidents, weather events, or other covered losses by conducting thorough virtual or on‑site inspections at body shops or customer locations.
    • Perform estimate review work, conduct virtual inspections, and collaborate with repair facilities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across claims.
    • Prepare accurate repair estimates using industry‑standard estimating software to determine the cost of parts, labor, and materials required to restore vehicles to pre‑loss condition.
    • Evaluate and settle vehicle total losses by determining actual cash value (ACV) through market research, comparable vehicle analysis, and application of appropriate valuation tools and methodologies.
    • Negotiate repair costs and settlements with body shops, customers, and third‑party claimants to reach fair and timely resolutions while maintaining quality repair standards.
    • Identify and document pre‑existing damage, prior repairs, and potential fraud indicators to ensure accurate claim evaluation and protect company interests.
    • Collaborate with claim representatives, body shops, and vendors to coordinate repairs, authorize supplements, and resolve coverage or repair‑related issues.
    • Provide exceptional customer service by explaining the appraisal process, answering questions, assisting in moving claims toward timely resolution, and keeping vehicle owners informed throughout the claim lifecycle.
    • Adapt to new technology implementations, system upgrades, and digital tool rollouts, particularly in the areas of AI, while maintaining productivity and service quality.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    Location: This position services insureds/agents in the Wichita, KS area. The selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to the assigned territory. Ideal locations include Wichita, KS and surrounding areas.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum education: High School diploma or GED required.
    • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
    • Active adjuster license, where applicable.
    • Two years of auto physical damage appraisal experience (preferred

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