Remote 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

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.