Field Consultant: High-Value Home Insurance Inspections

Signature Companies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Carrier relationships

Mentoring and onboarding

Ongoing support

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking experienced High Value Residential Insurance Inspectors to join as independent contractors in the San Jose area. You will independently manage and complete on-site surveys, documenting features, measurements, and observations for underwriting purposes.

Ideal candidates have strong construction knowledge, CAD/diagramming skills, and the ability to engage professionally with homeowners and agents. Flexible local-market work is offered as a 1099 contractor role.

Qualifications

• Direct experience as a High Value Residential Insurance Inspector.
• Background in insurance inspections, loss control, underwriting support, or high-end home appraisals.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, and features.
• Experience estimating replacement costs for high value residential properties.
• Proficiency with diagramming software such as Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, CAD or similar tools.
• Excellent communication when working with high-net-worth homeowners and insurance agents.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Interact with homeowners and insurance agents by phone, email, and in person.
• Schedule and conduct on-site inspections of high-value properties per carrier guidelines.
• Document construction features, finishes, and architectural elements.
• Capture measurements, photos, and site observations.
• Identify underwriting concerns, hazards, and loss exposures.
• Develop accurate replacement cost estimates reflecting quality materials and craftsmanship.
• Submit complete, timely web-based reports meeting carrier guidelines.

Skills

High value residential inspection

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

CAD

Job description

Signature Companies is seeking experienced High Value Residential Insurance Inspectors to join as independent contractors in the San Jose area. You will independently manage and complete on-site surveys, documenting features, measurements, and observations for underwriting purposes.

Ideal candidates have strong construction knowledge, CAD/diagramming skills, and the ability to engage professionally with homeowners and agents. Flexible local-market work is offered as a 1099 contractor role.