Ag Specialty Appraiser
Farm Bureau Financial Services · West Des Moines, IA · 3 days ago
OTHRFull-time
What You'll Do
- Prepare and review detailed damage estimates for agricultural equipment, heavy trucks, semi tractors, trailers, and other specialty equipment using industry-standard estimating tools.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance to Ag Specialists on damage evaluation, repair methods, and salvage values.
- Apply industry knowledge to ensure accurate assessments, consistency in appraisal practices, and confident decision-making on complex or high-value claims.
- Grant appropriate payment authority while ensuring estimates comply with internal guidelines, policy provisions, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with adjusters and leadership across business units to support timely, accurate, and consistent claim resolutions.
- Deliver training and ongoing support to Ag Specialists, field representatives, and management on estimating practices and damage assessment procedures.
- Communicate professionally and clearly with policyholders, agents, management, regulatory agencies, and the public on claim-related matters.
What It Takes To Join Our Team
- Five or more years of relevant experience in agricultural, heavy truck, or specialty equipment estimating, appraisal, or related claims work.
- Senior Appraiser or comparable specialty claims experience preferred.
- Proven ability to independently write and evaluate estimates for agricultural equipment, heavy trucks, semi tractors, trailers, and specialty equipment.
- Strong understanding of repair methods, damage assessment, and valuation across major equipment components.
- Demonstrated leadership, customer service, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of technical, business, and industry regulations related to equipment claims.
- Willingness to travel as needed and work in varying weather conditions.
What We Offer You
- Competitive compensation.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Enhanced 401(k) with company match.
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
- A supportive, fun, and collaborative team environment.
- Onsite wellness facilities, fitness programs, daycare, and cafeteria.
- Hybrid work arrangements for many positions.
Pay
Competitive compensation.
Schedule
Hybrid work arrangements for many positions.
Benefits
- Enhanced 401(k) with company match.
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
- A supportive, fun, and collaborative team environment.
- Onsite wellness facilities, fitness programs, daycare, and cafeteria.