Field Consultant – High-Value Residential Inspector

Signature Appraisals, Underwriting and Loss Control; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking experienced High Value Residential Insurance Inspectors to join our network in the Greater Seattle Area as independent contractors (1099).

You will conduct on-site surveys of high value homes, produce underwriter-ready reports, document construction features, capture measurements and photos, and communicate findings to homeowners and insurance agents, using tools like Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, or CAD.

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 custom 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 skills when working with high-net-worth homeowners and insurance agents.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.
• Experience in insurance adjusting, construction management, real estate appraisal, or luxury home building is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Professionally interact over the phone, via email and in-person with homeowners and insurance agents.
• Schedule and conduct comprehensive on-site inspections of high value residential properties as per carrier specific guidelines and procedures.
• Accurately document custom construction features, high-end finishes, and unique architectural elements.
• Capture detailed measurements, photographs, and site observations.
• Identify potential underwriting concerns, hazards, and loss exposures.
• Develop accurate replacement cost estimates reflective of high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
• Submit complete, timely web-based reports that meet carrier-specific guidelines.
• Communicate the information gathered during the on-site inspection in Loss Control 360 accessed through the Signature website.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Education

BA/BS degree desired

Tools

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

CAD

Job description

Signature Companies is seeking experienced High Value Residential Insurance Inspectors to join our network in the Greater Seattle Area as independent contractors (1099).

You will conduct on-site surveys of high value homes, produce underwriter-ready reports, document construction features, capture measurements and photos, and communicate findings to homeowners and insurance agents, using tools like Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, or CAD.