Field Staff Auto Appraiser

Field Staff Auto Appraiser

Open to Denver, Colorado, East Lansing, Michigan, Austin, Texas, and Rhode Island.

• Set appointments the same day, inspect vehicles within 24 hours, and write estimates.
• Write 6 to 10 estimates per day depending on location.
• Ensure proper vehicle teardown.
• Determine repair time allotments and required labor operations.
• Make accurate repair or replace decisions.
• Assess and apply pre‑existing damage, and complete accurate total loss evaluations.
• Negotiate agreed price with shop decision maker and set a time‑bound completion date per client guidelines.
• Review and assess validity of all supplement requests.
• Provide customers with accurate cost‑of‑repair estimates and explain the claims/repair process.
• Negotiate advanced fees for tow, teardown, and storage on vehicles deemed total loss at a repair facility or tow yard.
• Provide extraordinary customer service to all parties involved in the claims process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or as needed.
• When not in the field, assist the quality assurance team and be available for desk appraisal work.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred (not required).
• Obtain required licenses within 60 days of hire.
• Professional certifications as applicable to line‑of‑business preferred.
• Four (4) years of insurance or body shop experience required.
• Good technical knowledge of auto appraisals.
• Knowledge of client operations and labor regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass state license for appraisal within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable transportation required for travel to assigned work locations.

This is a field appraisal position. The candidate must work independently, manage a local territory, and schedule their own work day.

Pay range: $60,000 – $70,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.