Virtual Claim Specialist Damage Estimator

Who is Allstate : Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life.

Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its You’re in Good Hands® promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years.

Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism.

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Role Designation : Home-Based

Home-Based

Benefits to joining AllstateFlexible Work ArrangementsEmployee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loansComprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributionsAnnual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeingPersonal reflection dayTuition ReimbursementWorking within the community and giving back!

Job DescriptionReporting to the Manager Claims Auto Field, the Virtual Claim Specialist Damage Estimator (VCH) ensures we deliver on our promise to help restore our customers after they had a loss in a fast, fair and efficient manner.

You will create damage repair estimates virtually through photos and / or video and negotiate supplements with repair facilities.

Accountabilities : Reviewing damage photos & claim file loss details to validate damages are loss relatedCreate a loss damage estimate that accurately represents known damagesExplain the repair estimate to the client and negotiate a settlementExplain the rental processEnsure the delivery of individual results within appropriate metrics, including quality, quantity timeliness, productivity and customer satisfactionProvide on the job training and feedback for team members as requested by managerRecommend and implement changes and or enhancements to claim policies, Best Practices, procedures and continuous improvementSupport effective partnerships with agents and brokersEnsure compliance with overall ACG, and regulatory, legal and ethical policies and requirements, including but not limited to Sarbanes Oxley, Privacy, Security and governance, to ensure adequate mitigation of risksAttend industry seminars relative to automotive repairProvide ongoing technical advice and guidance to Claim Assistants and Claim AdvisorsMake claim decisions that fall within the scope of the Claims Best Practice and within personal authority level

Qualifications : Minimum University degree / College diploma or equivalent work experienceTechnical Diploma or equivalent training in auto body repairExperience in estimating vehicles using ADP or Mitchell systemsMinimum 1-3 years auto damage estimating experienceMust be I-CAR Platinum or currently working on attaining this designationEnrolled in, or completion of, CIP designationStrong customer service skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent negotiating skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of Assistplus, the auto policy and auto repair proceduresProficient keyboard skills and computer literacy

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