Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage

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.

AI will increasingly assist in this career by automating initial damage assessments through image recognition and predictive analytics, speeding up claims processing. While this will reduce the need for routine appraisals, human appraisers will focus more on complex cases, negotiation, fraud detection, and overseeing AI-generated estimates, requiring enhanced critical thinking and interpersonal skills.