Ag Specialty Appraiser

Who We Are

With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

As an Ag Specialty Appraiser you will be responsible for providing accurate evaluation of desk review estimates for agriculture and specialty equipment. You will also:

• Act as a subject matter expert, offering direct support to Ag Specialists in evaluating damaging and salvage value on ag and specialty equipment.
• Leverage industry knowledge to ensure accurate assessments, promote consistency in appraisal practices, and support decision‑making in complex or high‑value claims.
• Conduct thorough agricultural equipment estimate reviews, granting appropriate payment authority, and providing technical expertise.
• Collaborate with adjusters and management across business units to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent claims resolutions, while maintaining compliance with internal guidelines and industry standards.
• Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support to Ag Specialists, field representatives, and management on damage assessment procedures for ag and specialty equipment.
• Respond to inquiries and/or concerns from policyholders, agents, business unit management, regulatory agencies, and the public regarding claim matters.

• College degree or equivalent plus five years relevant experience required.
• Senior appraiser or related work experience preferred.
• Previous experience in estimating agricultural, heavy truck and specialty equipment is required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to accurately appraise all aspects of damage to specialty equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership, customer service, team orientation, and technical/business/industry regulations related skills required.
• Travel may be required and must be able to work under all kinds of weather conditions.

When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low‑cost health, dental and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement.

Farm Bureau…where the grass really IS greener!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.