Senior Ag & Heavy Equipment Claims Appraiser

Sentry Insurance; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Dining stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Paid time off

401(k) match

Community giving

Job summary

Sentry Insurance is seeking an ag/heavy equipment claims expert in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or Davenport, Iowa, with a hybrid work model. This position is not available for remote work.

You will supervise complex material damage appraisals for agricultural or heavy equipment, ensure compliance, and guide negotiations with repair facilities and appraisers. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required, with licenses as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Subject matter expert on one or more specialized vehicle classes or types.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to break down complex issues and provide relevant solutions.
• Comfortable working independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or manage complex material damage appraisals for ag/heavy equipment.
• Adhere to state-specific compliance issues for assigned jurisdictions.
• Evaluate losses and prepare or audit damage appraisals including labor, parts, and repairs prices.
• Conduct equipment damage re-inspections to ensure accuracy.
• Review total loss documentation to determine repairability.
• Monitor and control estimates and expenses of appraisers and direct repair facilities.
• Authorize payment of independent appraiser expenses.
• Negotiate salvage with equipment dismantlers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sentry Insurance is seeking an ag/heavy equipment claims expert in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or Davenport, Iowa, with a hybrid work model. This position is not available for remote work.

You will supervise complex material damage appraisals for agricultural or heavy equipment, ensure compliance, and guide negotiations with repair facilities and appraisers. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required, with licenses as needed.