Virtual Auto Estimator

Role Description

As a Virtual Auto Estimator on our NEST team, you will be responsible for writing initial vehicle damage estimates. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with body shops and customers by reviewing vehicle damage photos and producing high‑quality initial estimates in a fast‑paced, high‑production environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in technical estimating skills, a solid understanding of repair procedures, and the confidence to negotiate effectively with repair facilities. Experience in CCC and Microsoft applications is essential. Candidates located in NC or FL are highly desirable, and prior experience in the auto insurance industry is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies thorough understanding of regulatory compliance and fair claims practices
• Builds established relationships with both internal and external customers
• Exhibits proficient estimating fundamentals in order to create estimates of damages on 1st and 3rd party material damage losses
• Processes a deep understanding of the content of all policy types written by the company
• Negotiates settlements, makes settlement payments and documents all activities in the file within escalated authority limits

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills

• Auto Body Repair
• Auto Damage Appraisal
• Auto Estimating
• Automobile Accidents
• CCC ONE
• Collaboration
• Multitasking
• Negotiation
• Prioritization
• Task Management
• Time Management

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is:

• Estimate Writer Consultant I: $26.49 - 37.50/hourly
• Estimate Writer Consultant II: $28.03 - 39.42/hourly

Per hour and is based on experience and qualifications. Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e. commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role.

Licensing Requirements

As a requirement of employment, individuals who currently hold an active insurance license must terminate all existing appointments prior to onboarding and must not hold any outside appointments at any point during employment. Applicants seeking an adjuster role who also hold a resident producer license must formally surrender that license when instructed to by the licensing team. By proceeding with the application process, applicants acknowledge and accept these licensing requirements and agree to comply.

Benefits

• National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law.
• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.
• In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at View phone number on remotive.com.