Auto Physical Damage Specialist

$65k - $75k

Full-time

Kingstone Insurance Company

Job Summary:

The Physical Damage Specialist is responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving first-party automobile physical damage claims. This role requires expertise in vehicle damage assessment, repair estimation, and claim settlement practices while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.

This is a remote position with occasional visits to our New York office as needed.

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000

What you will do:

Investigate and manage first-party auto physical damage claims from initial report through final resolution.
Review coverage, determine liability as applicable, and evaluate damages in accordance with policy provisions.
Review damaged vehicles through virtual, and/or photo-based appraisal methods.
Review repair estimates using industry-standard estimating platforms.
Negotiate repair costs and claim settlements with body shops, policyholders, claimants, and vendors.
Identify potential fraud indicators and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Coordinate inspections, salvage disposition, and total loss evaluations.
Maintain timely and accurate claim documentation in the claim management system.
Ensure compliance with state regulations including New York’s Regulation 64, company policies, and claims handling standards.
Provide clear, professional communication to policyholders and business partners throughout the claim process.
Manage claim inventory to ensure service, quality, and productivity expectations are met.

What you will bring:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of property damage and/or first-party auto claims adjusting experience.
Demonstrated experience in vehicle damage appraisal and repair estimating.
Knowledge of automobile construction, repair techniques, and collision damage assessment.
Experience utilizing industry-standard estimating software (CCC One, Mitchell, Audatex, or similar).
Strong investigative, negotiation, and customer service skills.
Ability to manage a high-volume claim workload while meeting established deadlines.

Preferred:

Auto Damage Appraiser License a plus.
I-CAR, ASE, or other industry-related certifications.
Prior experience handling total loss evaluations and salvage processes.
Multi-state claims handling experience.
New York Adjuster License

What we offer:

Comprehensive health benefits
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and birthday
Peer recognition program

Kingstone Core Values:

We roll up our sleeves
We take ownership for Kingstone's success
We are nimble and move fast
You are not a number

Please note that Kingstone does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event of a recruiter or agency submitting a resume or candidate without a signed agreement being in place, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire such candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kingstone.

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