Independent estimating support for insurance companies

Give each assignment a clear scope and a documented handoff. California United Appraisals offers damage-estimating and appraisal support for insurance assignments, including initial estimates, existing-file review and local field inspection requests.

Set the assignment instructions at intake

Tell us the requested service, vehicle or equipment type, loss location and the documents already available. Identify the commissioning organization, authorized contact and any reporting requirements that apply to the assignment. We confirm acceptance and identify missing information before proceeding.

Photo-based estimating can support appropriate files submitted remotely. A file that lacks adequate evidence may require additional photographs, repair-facility documentation or an inspection. Local field requests are reviewed by location and availability.

Choose the support your file needs

Keep the assignment type explicit so the work and deliverable match your instructions.

  • Initial damage-estimate preparation.

  • Review of an existing estimate and supporting documentation.

  • Supplement estimating based on additional documented damage or operations.

  • Field appraisal or photo-documentation requests within confirmed availability.

  • Ongoing or overflow support with scope and capacity agreed in advance.

Contract pricing and working arrangements

Insurance-company contract rates are negotiated. Discuss the expected work, file mix, reporting needs and volume with us rather than assuming the public body-shop/customer rates form an insurance contract.

Please identify the client and assignment purpose, including any potential conflict that needs review. Our estimating role does not imply authority to determine coverage, negotiate a settlement or make claim decisions outside the accepted scope.

Questions before an assignment

Can we discuss recurring assignments?

Yes. Contact us with the service types, geographic needs and expected workload. Capacity, reporting arrangements and contract pricing are discussed before a commitment is made.

Do you have a field appraiser in every state?

This site distinguishes nationwide remote submission review from local field inspections. Field availability is confirmed for the actual assignment; a remote service page does not represent a nationwide field network.

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