Heavy Equipment Claims Appraiser — Analyze, Estimate & Resolve

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Heavy Equipment/Specialty Desk Appraiser to evaluate damage and prepare repair estimates for heavy equipment and specialty vehicles involved in insurance claims. The role requires strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and collaboration with repair facilities for timely claims resolution.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience, including one year in heavy equipment. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, licenses as required.
• Three years of experience, including at least one year with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review photos and claim materials to assess damage.
• Prepare detailed repair estimates using appraisal software.
• Evaluate repair vs. replace decisions and parts usage.
• Determine if vehicles are repairable or salvage.
• Collaborate with repair facilities to process supplements and update estimates.
• Negotiate scope of repairs and pricing with facilities.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Appraisal software

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Heavy Equipment/Specialty Desk Appraiser to evaluate damage and prepare repair estimates for heavy equipment and specialty vehicles involved in insurance claims. The role requires strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and collaboration with repair facilities for timely claims resolution.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience, including one year in heavy equipment. Travel may be required.