Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
O*NET Code: 13-1032.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
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💼 Also Known As
Appraisal SpecialistAppraiserAuto Body AppraiserAuto Body Repair EstimatorAuto Collision EstimatorAuto Damage Insurance AppraiserAutomobile Appraiser (Auto Appraiser)Automobile Body Estimator (Auto Body Estimator)Automobile Damage Appraiser (Auto Damage Appraiser)Automobile Damage Estimator (Auto Damage Estimator)Automobile Damage Field Appraiser (Auto Damage Field Appraiser)Automotive Body Shop Estimator (Auto Body Shop Estimator)Automotive Claims Adjuster (Auto Claims Adjuster)Automotive Estimatics Inspector (Auto Estimatics Inspector)Automotive Estimator (Auto Estimator)Body Shop EstimatorClaims AppraiserCollision AppraiserCollision Center EstimatorCollision Estimator
⚡ Skills (9)
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Time Management3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Service Orientation3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (21)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0A-T Solutions Easy Street Draw
Graphics or photo imaging software
0App Software Associations AppTrak.net
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0Cost estimating software
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0Disassembler software
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0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Information Services Inc. CCC Pathways Appraisal Solution
Data base user interface and query software
0Meridian Technologies SurePoint
Data base user interface and query software
0Mitchell International Mitchell WorkCenter
Project management software
0NCH Software Express Invoice
Accounting software
0Solera Audatex Estimating
Project management software
0Swan River Software Estimiser Pro
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0Vertafore ImageRight
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
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0Web-Est estimating software
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (82% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (9)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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