Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Denton, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; Okl

Auto Appraiser - Catastrophic Loss

Location:

Nashville, TN;
Atlanta, GA;
Denton, TX;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Kansas City, MO;
Minneapolis, MO;
Des Moines, IA.

To inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss.

• 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 determine supplemental repair processing and provides a supplemental estimate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Travels as required.

• 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 Nashville, TN;
  Atlanta, GA;
  Denton, TX;
  Pittsburgh, PA;
  Oklahoma City, OK;
  Kansas City, MO;
  Minneapolis, MO, and Des Moines, IA 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.

Education & Licensing

High school diploma or GED required. Licenses as required by state guidelines.

Experience

Three (3) years of related experience to include at least one (1) year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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

Mental
:
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Physical
:
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; must be able to kneel, squat, or bend; must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions; have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach/work overhead; be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds; be able to drive up to 4 hours per day;

and must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual
:
Hearing, vision and talking.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $51,000-$75,000/Year.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

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