Job Description



?? Ready to Be the Expert in Heavy Equipment Claims?



??Work Remotely from Tennessee!

We're looking for a Heavy Equipment Claims Appraiser with the skills and experience to assess damage, value losses, and settle claims with precision.



What's in it for you?

?? Show Your Expertise: Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance claims.

?? Key Responsibilities:

?? Estimate repair and salvage values

??Prepare detailed reports and follow client instructions



??Act with Integrity: Deliver accurate, fair, and timely appraisals.



Under the direction of Vehicle Services Management and Heavy Equipment Specialists. Prepared written appraisals on damage to -on or off road- heavy equipment. Responsible for establishing accurate and acceptable repair figures if repairable. Establishes pre-loss actual cash value and possible salvage value if non-repairable.




Responsibilities

• Appraises auto and heavy equipment damage to determine repair costs for claim settlement


• Establishes pre-loss actual cash value and salvage value for heavy equipment beyond repair.


• Establishes cargo loss value if applicable.


• Examines damaged unity for interior / exterior damage.


• Interprets client special instructions to accurately handle claims.


• Prepares reports/documents for appropriate personnel as required.


• Records case time/billings.


• Solicits business locally when called upon to do so.


• One of the first points of contact in the call.


• Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times.


• Performs other duties as requested.


• Upholds the Crawford Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational school graduate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 3+ years of previous experience with auto and heavy equipment and appraising vehicle damage.


• Ability to read and interpret technical reference material.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


• In-depth working knowledge of various types of vehicle construction and repair techniques.


• Ability to learn automated appraisal systems.


• Solid negotiating and customer service skills.


• Must possess solid mathematical and computational skills.


• Licensing as required by jurisdiction. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must complete continuing education requirements per Crawford Educational Services.

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About Us



Why Crawford?



Because a claim is more than a number - it's a person, a child, a friend. It's anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.



At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We're looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.



We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com.



When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:

• Competitive base pay

- The Pay Range/Salary represents the anticipated low and high pay that may be offered for this position. To determine the actual offer, Crawford considers a wide range of factors including the candidate's previous experience and education, market rates, minimum pay requirements for the applicable jurisdiction, business segment, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

• Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.


• We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include:

- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

- Prescription Drugs

- HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts

- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

- 401(k) Retirement Plan

- Tuition Assistance

- Paid Parental Leave

- Supplemental Health Benefits




Other Benefits currently available at no cost include: - Enhanced Mental Health Support

- Virtual Physical Therapy

- Caregiving Services

- Life Assistance Program

*The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.

• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.


• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.


• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.