Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

SOC Code: 13-1032

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damages evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 70.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Writing, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 70.9High
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Median Salary

$76,650

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Job Growth

-8.2%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Time Management

Common Tasks

  • Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
  • Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
  • Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
  • Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
  • Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation