Field Auto Appraiser - Minneapolis, MN

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k and matching

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance

FSA/HSA

Other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Auto Appraiser to inspect and evaluate vehicles involved in losses. You will determine repair versus replacement, prepare accurate estimates, and collaborate with repair facilities in the field.

The role requires strong knowledge of automobiles, experience with appraisal software, and solid communication skills for teamwork and negotiations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of related experience, including at least 1 year of appraisal experience.
• Strong knowledge of automobiles and appraisal software.
• PC literate with Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicles in the field.
• Evaluates repairability or salvageability based on industry standards and estimatics software.
• Travels to inspection locations to appraise vehicles.
• Prepares estimates using estimatics software and coordinates with repair facilities.

Skills

Automobiles

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Estimatics software

Microsoft Office

Job description

By 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 Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Field Auto Appraiser - Minneapolis, MN

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses as required by state guidelines.

Experience

• Three (3) 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 talking

The 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. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $50,000-$70,000/hr. 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
• other additional voluntary benefits

Always accepting applications.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Sedgwick building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape.

For more, see sedgwick.com