Field Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss

Sedgwick

3d•$51,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Field Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss Cedar Rapids/Davenport, IA, Minneapolis, MN, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO or Denver, CO PRIMARY PURPOSE: To inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and 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. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Travels as required. Catastrophe Deployment & Ongoing Field Expectations Prior catastrophe (CAT) appraisal experience is a strong plus for this position. The role may require deployment in support of CAT operations, particularly during peak summer months. Deployments can involve extensive travel, extended work hours, and temporary relocation based on business needs. During non‑CAT periods, colleagues are expected to consistently manage daily appraisal volume within their assigned home territory, demonstrating strong time management, autonomy, and adherence to productivity and quality standards. Candidates located in or near Cedar Rapids/Davenport, IA, Minneapolis, MN, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO or Denver, CO are especially beneficial, as these markets support sustained daily claim volume and require the ability to effectively manage workloads when not deployed for CAT events.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior catastrophe (CAT) appraisal experience is a strong plus for this position.

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travels as required.