Contract

Signature Appraisals, Underwriting and Loss Control; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking a Field Consultant to cover Central Virginia, conducting on-site High Value Property Surveys from a home office and visiting properties as needed. You will capture photos and measurements, coordinate with underwriters, and document findings in Loss Control 360.

Experience in Real Estate, Insurance Adjusting, Construction or Home Appraisals is a plus; CAD, Rapid Sketch, and Xactimate experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Must have smartphone, tablet and personal computer.
• Must have a late-model vehicle and Auto & General Liability Insurance.
• High-speed internet and a camera or smartphone with 16 MP or greater.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-site High Value Property Surveys.
• Visit properties, take photos and measurements, and note issues for underwriter review.
• Generate an estimated replacement value and identify major hazards.
• Document information in Loss Control 360 via Signature website.

Skills

Real Estate

Insurance Adjusting

Construction

Home Appraisals

CAD

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

Job description

High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Charlottesville, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

Since 1993, Signature Companies has been a trusted provider of inspection and appraisal services to insurance carriers. We prioritize client relationships and commit ourselves to asking thoughtful questions while focusing on collecting data that helps identify and quantify potential risks.

Job Description

Signature is looking to add a Field Consultant to cover the counties in Central Virginia

For 30 years, Signature Companies ( https://signaturecompanies.com ) has been the industry leader and innovator in providing quality, professional and unparalleled service to our client partners. At Signature Companies we are a High Value Insurance information provider, dedicated to superior customer service, superior quality, and superior time service.

Signature Companies is looking for self-starting, self-motivated and self-directed independent contractors (1099) to work in an area of their choosing, around the area in which they live. We can provide a supplement to your current income or become your main source of income.

Experience in Real Estate, Insurance Adjusting, Construction or Home Appraisals is a plus. Experience using CAD, Rapid Sketch, Xactimate or another diagramming program will be helpful.

As a Field Consultant, you will be responsible for scheduling and conducting on-site High Value Property Surveys. This involves coordinating and completing surveys within your own schedule, managing work assignments you accept and timely completion of web-based reports. You will visit properties, take photos and measurements, and make note of issues which should be brought to the underwriter’s attention.

Our experienced and dedicated Field Management team will provide mentoring and support to help you learn and excel at Signature Companies.

Details of position:

• Work from your home office.
• Professionally interact over the phone, via email, and in-person with homeowners and insurance agents.
• Drive to and conduct on-site property surveys on high value homes per customer specific guidelines and procedures.
• Identify and document the construction materials/characteristics and unique features of the home.
• Obtain measurements of the home and other structures on the property.
• Generate an estimated replacement value of the home and identify major hazards.
• Communicate the information gathered during on-site inspection in Loss Control 360 accessed through the Signature website.

Requirements

Requirements and Tools needed:

• BA or BS degree desired, but not required.
• Must have smartphone, tablet and personal computer.
• A late model reliable vehicle and Auto and General Liability Insurance.
• High speed internet, Digital Camera or Smart phone with 16mp camera or greater, measuring devices such as: laser, soft tape measure, or measuring wheel.