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Proven ability to independently write and evaluate estimates for agricultural equipment, heavy trucks, semi tractors, trailers, and specialty equipment. If you're an experienced appraiser with a passion for agricultural and specialty equipment, this is your opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a company that values accuracy, integrity, and professional growth.

Ag Specialty AppraiserMake an impact where expertise matters most. If you're an experienced appraiser with a passion for agricultural and specialty equipment, this is your opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a company that values accuracy, integrity, and professional growth.Who We AreAt Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members trust us to help protect their families, homes, vehicles, and livelihoods. For more than 80 years, we've built a reputation grounded in integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability. We're equally committed to fostering an environment where employees can learn, grow, and thrive.What You'll DoAs an Ag Specialty Appraiser you will be part of an in-house team in West Des Moines IA. You will play a vital role in delivering accurate, consistent, and compliant results. You will independently create and review damage estimates for agricultural and specialty risks, applying advanced technical expertise across a wide range of equipment.Key responsibilities include:<ul style="margin-top:0"><li>Prepare and review detailed damage estimates for agricultural equipment, heavy trucks, semi tractors, trailers, and other specialty equipment using industry‑standard estimating tools</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance to Ag Specialists on damage evaluation, repair methods, and salvage values</li><li>Apply industry knowledge to ensure accurate assessments, consistency in appraisal practices, and confident decision‑making on complex or high‑value claims</li><li>Grant appropriate payment authority while ensuring estimates comply with internal guidelines, policy provisions, and industry standards</li><li>Collaborate with adjusters and leadership across business units to support timely, accurate, and consistent claim resolutions</li><li>Deliver training and ongoing support to Ag Specialists, field representatives, and management on estimating practices and damage assessment procedures</li><li>Communicate professionally and clearly with policyholders, agents, management, regulatory agencies, and the public on claim‑related matters</li></ul>What It Takes to Join Our Team<ul><li style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in">Five or more years of relevant experience in agricultural, heavy truck, or specialty equipment estimating, appraisal, or related claims work require</li><li style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:normal;text-indent:-0.25in">Senior Appraiser or comparable specialty claims experience preferred</li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0"><li>Proven ability to independently write and evaluate estimates for agricultural equipment, heavy trucks, semi tractors, trailers, and specialty equipment</li><li>Strong understanding of repair methods, damage assessment, and valuation across major equipment components</li><li>Demonstrated leadership, customer service, teamwork, and communication skills</li><li>Solid knowledge of technical, business, and industry regulations related to equipment claims</li><li>Willingness to travel as needed and work in varying weather conditions</li></ul>What We Offer YouWhen you join Farm Bureau Financial Services, you receive more than a paycheck. We offer:<ul style="margin-top:0"><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li><li>Enhanced 401(k) with company match</li><li>Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision i</li></ul>

Farm Bureau Financial Services is looking for people to join our team. Are you interested in running your own business and helping others? As a Farm Bureau agent, you’ll sell insurance products, but being an agent is about so much more – it’s about building relationships and being an advocate for people in your community.
Founded more than 75 years ago, we started off providing insurance for farmers. Today, we help people from all walks of life – rural, urban, and everything in between. We couldn’t be more proud of our heritage and our close relationship with the Farm Bureau federations in the states where we do business. When it comes to protecting livelihoods and futures, we’ve got it covered with a wide variety of property/casualty, life insurance, and financial services products. 
When you make a commitment to be a Farm Bureau agent, we make a commitment to you. We believe that little things make a big difference in your career, and at Farm Bureau, that means deciding on a work schedule that fits your life, new agent financing, marketing support, training and education, cash bonuses, incentive travel, and most importantly, you’ll be backed by a team of talented and supportive individuals who want to see you succeed. 
We invite you to take control of your professional future by visiting beafarmbureauagent.com. Click <a href="http://www.beafarmbureauagent.com/" target="_blank">Get Started</a> and apply today.

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