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Hagerty · 8 hours ago

Material Damage Specialist

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand and the world’s largest membership organization. As a Material Damage Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing repair estimates, negotiating with repair facilities, and collaborating with the Claims team to resolve damage-related escalations.

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Responsibilities

Virtually review claim estimates and photographs for accuracy using CCC estimate review tools
Negotiate with repair shops to reach agreed repair prices
Prepare estimates using CCC estimating software
Communicate regularly with the Claims team on all things related to damages
Build relationships with classic and exotic repairers
Assist in ongoing material damage projects
Serve as liaison between adjusters and shops to ensure an efficient claim experience
Attend team huddles to help promote teamwork and training
Monitor NPS feedback

Qualification

CCC estimating softwareAutomotive technical proficiencyNegotiation skillsMicrosoft SuiteIndependenceDetail orientedVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionTeamwork

Required

Minimum 5 years claim experience or comparable shop work experience with classic, modern luxury or exotic/hyper vehicles
Detail oriented
Efficient in Microsoft Suite including skills in Excel
Able to maintain high level of accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of automotive technical proficiency with willingness to continue training
Very high level of interest, knowledge and enthusiasm for the collector hobby and future automotive advancements
Ability to establish rapport with all levels of collector car people (e.g. from mechanics to high-end collector car owners)
Must have ability to effectively interact with shops
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to maintain confidential information
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Work well independently and within a team
Effective at conflict resolution
Ability to perform against agreed upon goals
Must embrace and exude Hagerty's Core Values by fostering engagement and exhibiting a growth mindset

Company

Hagerty

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We're Hagerty, and we help enthusiast drivers insure, buy/sell and enjoy their rides. #NeverStopDriving
dateFounded in 1983
location
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.hagerty.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$195.6M
2025-08-07Post Ipo Secondary· $90.6M
2023-06-23Post Ipo Equity· $80M
2023-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $25M

Leadership Team

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Arjun Chowdri
Senior Vice President, Membership & Retention
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Gary Chard
Senior Vice President, Operations - Marketplace
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