SCA Claim Services
How do I buy my own SCA Claim Services Franchise?
To buy an SCA Claim Services franchise, you will need $10,000 in liquid capital and a net worth of between $10,000 and $20,000. SCA provides initial and on-going training as well as extensive marketing, business development and technology systems and support. It can take as little as 30 days to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself with SCA’s simple path to franchise ownership.Join A Powerhouse Team!
Do you love cars, trucks, motorcycles, RV’s, boats, and anything that rolls or floats? Do you want a recession proof business? The growth potential for a SCA franchisee is LIMITLESS!
There are more than 6 million collisions in the US each year, and millions of non-collision claims, and all damages must be estimated by a certified auto claims appraisal professional. Auto and Commercial Insurance Companies hire SCA to appraise vehicle damages in order to settle claims with the insured or vehicle owner. SCA Claim Services is one of the largest Independent Automotive and Specialty Vehicle Material Damage Appraisal Services in the US.
No experience? No problem! We offer a great 6-week online fast-track program to teach you everything you need to know! Inquire today to learn more.
About
Start Your Road to Business Ownership!
When our franchise division was initially created their charter was to bring together the best owner-operator appraisers from across the country to provide our insurance clients with unparalleled service.
This dedicated and hard-working network of franchise owners and 249 national hub locations has helped grow both the SCA brand and their own business to the powerhouse level we now enjoy… but we’re not done yet. We’re diligently signing new franchise owners each month to high-growth areas so they can take hold of the American dream by securing their future and fortune under the SCA banner.
Our management team and employees take as much pride in servicing our insurance customers as they do in supporting the franchise business owners who act as the backbone to our company.
If you are an experienced insurance auto appraiser or body shop estimator, you can be in business as an SCA franchise owner within 30 days. No experience? No problem! We offer a fast-track 6-week online, training for new franchise owners who don’t have any prior auto damage appraisal experience.
Celebrating More Than 40 Years of Success!
About SCA Claim Services
SCA is one of the largest Independent Automotive and Specialty Vehicle Material Damage Appraisal Services in the US. We have been a leading provider to the insurance industry for more than 40 years. This has been achieved through our vast experience-gained knowledge of the claims process, a willingness to consistently educate our franchise owners to provide quality products, and an unsurpassed dedication to our clients. To this point, we believe that the vehicle owner's experience is paramount and deserves all possible attention and care. Through successful interactions, our insurance customers will continue to rely on us above our competitors.
Our Vision: We strive to be the industry leading, most full-featured provider of insurance services, from First Notice of Lost to claim payment and closure.
Our Mission: To exceed expectations of our clients as related to claim assignment handling through consistent teamwork, innovation, and customer service.
Our Values: Having core values are meaningless unless they are connected to behaviors that model those values. At SCA, our guiding principles help us define how we act toward each other and toward our customers. These values support our vision and shape our company culture. In addition to the Difference in the Details SCA puts into every client interaction, our most important directive is to make it easy to do business with SCA.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlike our competition, SCA Claim Services employs centralized Material Damage and Customer Service teams to assist franchise owners develop and maintain client relationships.
Annual Auto Collision Statistics
Between 2017 and 2019, the United States averaged more than 6.5 million automobile collisions each year. Collisions must be estimated by a certified auto claims appraisal professional.
Marketplace Potential
The top 10 largest auto insurance providers annually write approximately $182 billion in direct premiums.
Why Franchise with SCA?
Build an Asset!
When you license an SCA Franchise, you own an asset. Franchise owners have the right to sell their franchise territory, split it up, sell part, keep part etc. When you’re ready to retire, you have a living breathing asset that you can sell as part of your nest egg.
In Business for Yourself, Not by Yourself!
Many people are attracted to the idea of being their own boss but are uneasy about going it alone. SCA Franchisees have the best of both worlds. Business ownership security, with a 40-year organization behind them.
Grow with A Leading Brand!
SCA has grown to be one of the largest IAs in the country. Brand recognition, stability and structure means everything in this business. Be part of the SCA name.
The Simple Path to Franchise Ownership
• Step 1: Request a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)…After providing your skill-based and business credentials we will provide a franchise candidate with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which explains everything about SCA franchising.
• Step 2: Schedule a discovery call...14 days after receiving the FDD (required waiting period by Federal Law) an SCA Regional Director we’ll schedule a call with you to answer any questions you may have and also help to find you an available franchise area that fits your business need.
• Step 3: Submit an application…Ready to go the next step? Submit an application along with a formal background and credit check consent.
• Step 4: Meet the team…When your application is approved, we will send you a formal proposal for the franchise territory you choose. Now it’s time to receive your training from either a 3rd party appraisal training organization or our corporate trainer at one of our offices, or virtually. We’ll schedule your multi-day training sessions so you can learn our systems and meet those who will support your business.
How SCA Supports You
With more than 40 years of experience as an auto claims servicing company, SCA has fostered relationships nationwide with some of the biggest names in insurance, as well as many small to mid-sized insurance providers. That means we have a sizable funnel by which to obtain business opportunities for our brand and our franchise owners.
As a franchise owner, we live by the credo that you are in business for yourself and not by yourself. This means beyond the initial training you will receive as an SCA franchise owners, we provide ongoing support whenever you need it, a centralized quality control team to review your files for accuracy, industry-leading technology, and robust marketing support.
Ideal Franchise Owner Candidates
- Prior estimating, auto body or desk adjusting experience is an advantage, but not required.
- Strong commitment to customer service nature
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Capability to utilize technology in the appraisal process
Lack the recommended industry and/or length of experience? We still want to hear from you. Entrepreneurially minded and highly motivated individuals with a passion for delivering high quality work and customer service make or tremendous franchise owners too. We’ll help you with your training and certification, plus provide ongoing support.
Testimonial
“SCA gives you all the tools you need to be successful. You get to work for yourself and be out in the field all day if you choose. Every day is different, and you get to make your own schedule. I have the opportunity to make more money than I did working in the collision shop, and I get to be my own boss.”
- Erik Clayton, SCA Franchise owner, Dallas, Texas
Inquire today to learn more about becoming a SCA franchisee!
* This information may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts, and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
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