Remote Heavy Equipment Damage Appraiser II

EMC Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Heavy Equipment Physical Damage Appraiser to evaluate damage, prepare repair estimates, and negotiate settlements, helping customers return to normal operations with accurate, fair outcomes.

You will inspect claims, review coverage, assess repair costs, and work with insureds and repair facilities. This role requires strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment, field inspections, and effective negotiation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Five years of experience with truck/heavy equipment collision/mechanical repair, claims, or related experience.
• Multiple state insurance adjuster and appraiser licenses required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and evaluates moderately complex heavy equipment/truck damage claims.
• Reviews the loss notice and policy to verify coverage and deductibles.
• Evaluates repair estimates to determine accuracy.
• Performs field inspections and prepares damage estimates.
• Negotiates settlement with insureds, claimants and attorneys.
• Resolves questions of coverage, liability and value of claims.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Multiple state licenses

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

EMC Insurance in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Heavy Equipment Physical Damage Appraiser to evaluate damage, prepare repair estimates, and negotiate settlements, helping customers return to normal operations with accurate, fair outcomes.

You will inspect claims, review coverage, assess repair costs, and work with insureds and repair facilities. This role requires strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment, field inspections, and effective negotiation.