Auto Damage Estimator & Negotiation Pro

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with matching

PTO

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking an Auto Desk Appraiser to evaluate and prepare repair estimates for damaged vehicles. You will review photos and documentation to decide repair versus replacement and work directly with auto repair facilities on supplemental estimates.

You’ll apply industry-standard estimatics software and demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of related experience, including at least one year in appraisal.
• Strong knowledge of automobiles and appraisal software.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prepare estimates for auto vehicles involved in a loss.
• Review photos and supporting documentation to determine repairs vs. replacement.
• Determine repairability vs. salvageability using industry standards.
• Negotiate scope of repairs with repair facilities and travel as required.

Skills

Automotive appraisal

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Estimations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Estimatics software

Job description

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking an Auto Desk Appraiser to evaluate and prepare repair estimates for damaged vehicles. You will review photos and documentation to decide repair versus replacement and work directly with auto repair facilities on supplemental estimates.

You’ll apply industry-standard estimatics software and demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills while traveling as needed.