Field Auto Appraiser – Catastrophe Loss

Sedgwick; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Field Auto Appraiser for catastrophic loss to inspect and evaluate vehicles in the field and to prepare accurate repair estimates using estimatics software. The role involves travel to various locations and collaboration with auto repair facilities.

Ideal candidates have two years of appraisal experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong knowledge of automobiles, with the flexibility for CAT deployments and extensive travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; licenses as required by state guidelines.
• Two years of related experience, including at least one year in appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss.
• Appraise and determine costs of repairs; decide repair vs. replace and parts utilization.
• Travel to inspection locations to appraise vehicles in the field.
• Prepare estimates using estimatics software.
• Collaborate with auto repair facilities to determine supplemental repair processing.

Skills

Automobile knowledge

Appraisal software

PC literate

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Team work

Performance competencies

Education

High school diploma or GED

State licensing as required

Tools

Appraisal software

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Field Auto Appraiser for catastrophic loss to inspect and evaluate vehicles in the field and to prepare accurate repair estimates using estimatics software. The role involves travel to various locations and collaboration with auto repair facilities.

Ideal candidates have two years of appraisal experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong knowledge of automobiles, with the flexibility for CAT deployments and extensive travel as needed.