Contract

Signature Appraisals, Underwriting and Loss Control; South Dakota; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies in Buffalo, NY seeks a Field Consultant to perform on-site High Value Property Surveys across Erie and Niagara Counties. You will work from a home office, schedule surveys, visit homes, take photos and measurements, and report findings to underwriters via loss control 360.

Experience in insurance adjusting or appraisals, familiarity with Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, or CAD is a plus. This is an independent contractor (1099) role, requiring a reliable vehicle and liability

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills needed.
• Experience with field surveys and data collection preferred.
• Familiarity with diagramming tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-site High Value Property Surveys.
• Visit properties, take photos and measurements, note issues for underwriter review.
• Generate estimated replacement value and identify major hazards.
• Use loss control 360 to document findings for underwriting.

Skills

Professionalism

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Independent work

Field surveying

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

CAD

Job description

High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Buffalo, 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 Erie & Niagara Counties

Are you looking for a new career that allows you to work independently, is flexible, and challenging everyday, then we have a new and exciting career for you!

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) who are creative and knowledgeable in their field and who possess an entrepreneurial spirit to work 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 Insurance Adjusting, Home Appraisals, Real Estate or Construction is a plus. Experience using Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, CAD or other diagramming programs 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 as 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:

• High level of professionalism
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have smartphone, tablet and Windows-Based PC
• High speed internet, Digital Camera or Smart phone with 16mp camera or greater, measuring devices such as: laser, soft tape measure, or measuring wheel.
• A late model reliable vehicle and Auto and General Liability Insurance.
• BA or BS degree desired but not required.
• Construction experience desired but not required.