Field Auto Appraiser

Sedgwick

Field auto appraiser inspecting damaged vehicles and preparing repair estimates for Sedgwick, a financial services and insurance company. Working with repair facilities on supplemental claims processing.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeOwosso • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle appraisal and repair cost estimation, utilizing industry-standard estimating software while maintaining strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Capable of performing physical tasks and working in various environmental conditions to meet performance competencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle AppraisalEstimating Software ProficiencyRepair Cost EstimationStrong Knowledge of AutomobilesLicenses as Required by State Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Vehicle InspectionRepair Versus Replace Decision MakingSupplemental Estimates PreparationAppraisal ExperienceManual Dexterity

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsExcellent Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Negotiating SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Estimating SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDState Licenses as Required

Industry Keywords

Auto VehiclesRepair FacilitiesPerformance CompetenciesField Appraisal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, identify, and evaluate auto vehicles involved in a loss
Appraise and determine repair costs for damaged vehicles in the field
Determine repair versus replace decisions and parts utilization
Evaluate whether vehicles are repairable or salvageable using industry-standard estimating software
Travel to inspection locations to appraise vehicles in the field
Prepare estimates using estimating software
Work directly with auto repair facilities on supplemental repair processing
Provide supplemental estimates
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Licenses as required by state guidelines
Three (3) years of related experience, including 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
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach/work overhead
Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day
Continual use of manual dexterity
Hearing, vision, and talking abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace
Reasonable accommodations considered
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace