Claims Appraiser-Agricultural Equipment

Sentry Insurance Agency•Stevens Point, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Claims Appraiser oversees physical damage claims involving agricultural equipment, with a focus on controlling loss expenses and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. The role manages complex material damage appraisals that typically involve high loss exposures and follows state-specific compliance requirements for assigned jurisdictions. It is based at Sentry’s Stevens Point, Wisconsin office under a hybrid work model and is not available as a fully remote position. The schedule offers optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays, with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday. The appraiser evaluates losses and prepares or audits damage appraisals, including repair labor costs, actual cash value calculations, parts, and repair prices. The role also conducts re-inspections, reviews total-loss documentation to assess repairability, monitors estimates and expenses, authorizes independent appraiser expenses, negotiates salvage, and maintains required state adjuster or appraiser licenses.

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.
Comfort working independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

Supervise and/or manage complex material damage appraisals for agricultural equipment claims with typically high loss exposures.
Adhere to state-specific compliance requirements for assigned jurisdictions.
Evaluate losses and prepare or audit damage appraisals, including labor costs, actual cash value calculations, parts, and repair prices.
Conduct equipment damage re-inspections of staff and independent appraisers to verify accuracy and resolve conflicts from original inspections.
Review total-loss estimate documentation to determine whether equipment is repairable.
Review, monitor, and control estimates, expenses, and services of 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 office work Tuesday through Thursday.
Technology and tools provided for office and home workspaces.
Dining stipend or meal allowance, depending on location.
Tuition reimbursement through Sentry University.
Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Caregiver leave.
Wellness resources.
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Volunteer Time Off.
100% company match on the first 8% contributed to a 401(k) each pay period, with immediate vesting.