Dale Ringwald
About Dale Ringwald
Dale Ringwald is a Supervisor of APD Estimatics at Auto-Owners Insurance, with extensive experience in auto damage appraisal and repair management. He holds an ICAR Gold Certification and has worked in various roles across multiple insurance companies since 1996.
Current Role at Auto-Owners Insurance
Dale Ringwald currently serves as Supervisor - APD Estimatics at Auto-Owners Insurance, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he supervises both staff appraisers in metro areas and independent appraisers in regions without staff availability. His responsibilities include managing oversight of auto physical damage issues across multiple states in the central and southeast territory. His extensive experience in the field contributes to effective management and quality assurance in auto body repair processes.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Industry
Dale Ringwald has a significant background in the insurance industry, having worked in various roles at multiple companies. He was employed at The Hartford as APD Field Team Leader from 1999 to 2011, where he spent 12 years. He also worked at Auto-Owners Insurance as Auto Physical Damage Appraiser from 2011 to 2014 and again in 2016 for a total of 3 years and 10 months. His earlier experience includes positions at Nationwide, where he served as Material Damage Supervisor and Master Claim Representative.
Education and Certifications
Dale Ringwald holds an ICAR Gold Certification, which signifies a high level of expertise in collision repair training and standards. He studied at ICAR from 1990 to 2019, focusing on collision repair. Additionally, he completed the Certified Refinish Training Program at PPG in 2000 and achieved a diploma in Auto Body from Bishop Flaget / Pickaway Ross JVS. He also studied Chief Structural & Suspension Analysis Technology at the Nationwide Training Facility in 1997.
Technical Proficiency in Estimation Software
Dale Ringwald is proficient in using various software tools essential for auto damage estimation and claims processing. He has expertise in CCC, Mitchell, and Solera-Audatex software, which are widely used in the industry for assessing auto physical damage. His technical skills enhance his ability to manage and oversee auto physical damage issues effectively.
Management and Quality Assurance Experience
Dale Ringwald possesses extensive experience in managing repair facilities and ensuring quality assurance in auto body repair processes. His role as a supervisor involves overseeing the work of appraisers and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This experience is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the claims process and delivering quality service to clients.