A clear handoff for Irvine estimating assignments
California United Appraisals reviews requests involving Irvine vehicles and repair facilities. For insurance professionals and other authorized requesters, a defined scope and complete assignment instructions help establish what needs to be inspected, reviewed or prepared.
Separate the requester from the vehicle contact
The person authorizing the assignment may not be the person who can provide vehicle access. Include both roles when relevant, along with the file reference and the current vehicle location. Tell us where the estimate should be delivered and who can answer questions about the scope.
For carrier work, provide the service requested and any applicable assignment instructions. Contract pricing is negotiated. Published shop and individual-requester rates should not be assumed to replace an insurer agreement.
Choose the work the file actually needs
An initial damage estimate, review of an existing estimate and supplemental estimate each serve a different purpose. State the task clearly and provide the existing documents that support it.
For a field-inspection request, availability and access must be confirmed before scheduling. For photo-based work, the asset type and quality of the evidence determine whether remote preparation is suitable. Further documentation or an inspection may be required.
Useful assignment instructions
Client and authorized requester details.
Vehicle location and access contact.
Requested service and existing estimate, if any.
File reference and preferred point of contact.
Where to send the assignment
Use the assignment form for your contact details, the vehicle’s current city and state, and the work requested. Include an existing file reference when asking about a supplement. For document-delivery questions, contact claims@cu-appraisals.com. Send only material you are authorized to share and relevant to the assignment.
Questions before you submit
Does submitting an assignment confirm insurance coverage?
No. The estimating assignment concerns the agreed damage-documentation or estimating work. Coverage, repair authorization and payment decisions remain with the responsible parties.