Professional Development

Auto Damage Appraisal

 

Ten-weeks of evening study in preparation for the Massachusetts State Licensing Examination approved by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. Northeastern University's Automobile Damage Appraisal program offers the most comprehensive examination preparation course - Part I for those who want to obtain their Automobile Appraisal License. Our instructors combine real-world experience along with classroom knowledge to prepare you to be successful. The program meets twice a week, 3 hours per night, for 10 weeks. Throughout the program, students should expect to take several quizzes to demonstrate knowledge transfer.

Upon successful completion, each student receives a completion certificate along with five Continuing Education Units (CEU's).



Auto Damage Course (evening):

Automobile Damage Appraisal (INS 5800)
 

Overview of the Course Content

• Introduction of Insurance Regulations
• The Policy as Contract
• Law & Regulations
• Parts Nomenclature of the Motor Vehicle
• Use of Flat Rate Manuals
• Collision Diagnosis
• Frame Damage
• Repairs
• Cost Estimating
  
  *Throughout the program each instructor builds in time for a field trip to a local garage. This provides students the opportunity to put their classroom experience to the test in the real world.

Fees
$595 includes all classroom materials and textbooks.

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Auto Claims Adjusting 

 

This course is designed to assist auto claims adjusters employed by Massachusetts
insurance carriers in adjusting automobile damage claims and using their employers
policies and procedures. This course offers information to enhance the adjusters’ ability to communicate with the insured and the repairer on the technical aspects of a loss and the Massachusetts regulat Auto Claims Adjusting ENT 5103 (c) ions that affect claims handling.

  

Topics include, Massachusetts Auto Insurance Policy (Physical Damage Only), Auto Appraisal Regulations, Elementary Crash Book Usage, Industry Nomenclature, N.A.D.A., Analyzing Auto Damage Appraisals, Fraudulent Claims, Gray Market Vehicles and, Subrogation Overview.

  

 

Auto Claims Course (evening):
Auto Claims Adjusting (ENT 5103)  

 

Overview of the Course Content

• Massachusetts Auto Insurance Policy (Physical Damage Only)
• Auto Appraisal Regulations
• Elementary Crash Book Usage
• Industry Nomenclature
• N.A.D.A.
• Analyzing Auto Damage Appraisals
• Fraudulent Claims
• Gray Market Vehicles
• Subrogation Overview

Fees
$295

Instructors

Instructors are experienced, real-world practitioners from the automotive and insurance industries. All of the instructors are licensed by the State and can provide students with the classroom knowledge as well as the test taking experience.

Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educational institution and employer. Northeastern University reserves the right to cancel any course if minimum enrollments are not met.