Claims Appraiser-Agricultural Equipment

Sentry Insurance • Stevens Point, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Claims Appraiser oversees physical damage claims involving agricultural equipment, helping control loss expenses and ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. The role is based in Sentry’s Stevens Point, Wisconsin office under a hybrid work model and is not available for fully remote work. The stated schedule offers optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday.

The appraiser supervises or manages complex, high-exposure agricultural equipment material damage appraisals; evaluates losses and prepares or audits damage appraisals; and conducts re-inspections to verify accuracy and resolve conflicts. The role also reviews total-loss documentation, monitors estimates and service expenses, authorizes independent appraiser expenses, negotiates salvage, and maintains required state licenses.

Sentry describes a total rewards package that includes a range of insurance, leave, wellness, learning, financial, and work-life benefits. The company also emphasizes professional growth, community involvement, and a stable history as a mutual insurance company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more specialized vehicle classes or types.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to break down complex issues and provide relevant solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or manage complex material damage appraisals for agricultural equipment claims, typically involving high loss exposures.
• Adhere to state-specific compliance requirements for assigned jurisdictions.
• Evaluate losses and prepare or audit damage appraisals, including estimates for labor, actual cash value, calculations, parts, and repair prices.
• Conduct equipment damage re-inspections of staff and independent appraisers to ensure accuracy and resolve conflicts arising from original inspections.
• Review documentation for total-loss estimates to determine whether equipment is repairable.
• Review, monitor, and control estimates, expenses, and services provided by independent appraisers and direct repair facilities.
• Review and authorize payment of independent appraiser expenses.
• Negotiate salvage with equipment dismantlers.
• Obtain and maintain state adjuster/appraiser licenses as required.

Benefits

• Optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday.
• Technology and tools for office and home workspaces.
• Depending on location, an on-site cafeteria stipend or meal allowance.
• Sentry University learning opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Caregiver leave.
• Wellness resources.
• Health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options.
• Paid time off.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 8% contributed each pay period; matched funds vest immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior