Field Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Sedgwick invites applicants for a Field Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss to inspect and evaluate auto damage, determine repairability, and prepare cost estimates. Travel to multiple locations and collaboration with repair facilities is routine. Catastrophe deployment may occur, with seasonal travel and extended hours.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong time management, and collaboration with repair shops to finalize estimates while maintaining quality standards and productivity expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related experience to include at least one year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Catastrophe deployment experience or willingness to travel is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicles in the field; determines repair versus replace and parts utilization.
• Evaluates salvageability based on industry standards and estimatics software.
• Travels to inspection locations to appraise vehicles in the field.
• Prepares estimates using estimatics software.
• Coordinates with auto repair facilities to determine supplemental repair processing and provides supplemental estimates.

Skills

Automobile knowledge

Appraisal software

MS Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Field Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic LossApply: US Telecommuter: Full time: Posted Today: R78056By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceField Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss* Cedar Rapids/Davenport, IA, Minneapolis, MN, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO or Denver, CO**PRIMARY PURPOSE****:** To inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and 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 determinate supplemental repair processing and provides a supplemental estimate.**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs other duties as assigned.* Travels as required.* ***Catastrophe Deployment & Ongoing Field Expectations*** Prior catastrophe (CAT) appraisal experience is a strong plus for this position. The role may require deployment in support of CAT operations, particularly during peak summer months. Deployments can involve extensive travel, extended work hours, and temporary relocation based on business needs. During non‐CAT periods, colleagues are expected to consistently **manage daily appraisal volume within their assigned home territory**, demonstrating strong time management, autonomy, and adherence to productivity and quality standards. Candidates located in or near Cedar Rapids/Davenport, IA, Minneapolis, MN, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO or Denver, CO are especially beneficial, as these markets support sustained daily claim volume and require the ability to effectively manage workloads when not deployed for CAT events.**QUALIFICATIONS****Education & Licensing** High school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required by state guidelines.**Experience****Two** (2) years of related experience to include at least one (1) year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.**Skills & Knowledge*** Strong knowledge of automobiles* Ability to understand and utilize appraisal software* PC literate, including Microsoft Office products* Strong organizational skills* Excellent interpersonal skills* Excellent negotiating skills* Ability to work in a team environment* Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies**WORK ENVIRONMENT**When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.**Mental****:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines**Physical:** Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; must be able to kneel, squat, or bend; must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/work overhead; be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds; be able to drive up to 4 hours per day; and must have continual use of manual dexterity**Auditory/Visual****:** Hearing, vision and talkingThe statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.*As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $51,000-$75,000/Year. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. Always accepting applications.*