Remote Field Auto Appraiser — Catastrophic Loss

Sedgwick; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Field Auto Appraiser for Catastrophic Loss to inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in losses. You will travel to inspection sites, assess repairability, and prepare estimates using estimatics software.

This role requires collaboration with auto repair facilities to finalize supplemental estimates and may involve CAT deployments. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of appraisal-related experience, strong automotive knowledge, and proficiency with

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, 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

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.

Skills

Automobiles

Appraisal software

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

State license requirements

Tools

Estimatics software

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Field Auto Appraiser for Catastrophic Loss to inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in losses. You will travel to inspection sites, assess repairability, and prepare estimates using estimatics software.

This role requires collaboration with auto repair facilities to finalize supplemental estimates and may involve CAT deployments. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of appraisal-related experience, strong automotive knowledge, and proficiency with