Field Auto Appraiser – Catastrophe Loss

Sedgwick; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick seeks a Field Auto Appraiser for Catastrophic Loss who can work remotely across the United States. The role involves inspecting, identifying, and evaluating vehicles involved in losses, traveling to inspection sites, and using estimatics software to prepare repair estimates.

We require two years of appraisal experience and a high school diploma, with state licenses as needed. Strong knowledge of autos, software literacy, and negotiation skills help you thrive in a team-driven

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required by state guidelines.
• Two (2) years of related experience to include at least one (1) year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong knowledge of automobiles; ability to understand and utilize appraisal software; PC literate with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicle in the field; determines repair versus replace and parts utilization.
• Evaluates and determines if the vehicle is repairable or salvageable based on industry standard estimatics software.
• Travels to inspection locations to appraise vehicles in the field.
• Prepares estimates using estimatics software.
• Works directly with auto repair facilities to determine supplemental repair processing and provides a supplemental estimate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.
• Catastrophe Deployment may involve extended travel and relocation based on business needs; manage daily appraisal volume in home territory.

Skills

Automobile knowledge

Appraisal software

PC literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Estimatics software

Job description

Sedgwick seeks a Field Auto Appraiser for Catastrophic Loss who can work remotely across the United States. The role involves inspecting, identifying, and evaluating vehicles involved in losses, traveling to inspection sites, and using estimatics software to prepare repair estimates.

We require two years of appraisal experience and a high school diploma, with state licenses as needed. Strong knowledge of autos, software literacy, and negotiation skills help you thrive in a team-driven