High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Signature Companies; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking a Field Consultant to cover Erie & Niagara Counties, operating from a home office and performing on-site high-value property surveys across the region.

The role requires scheduling surveys, taking photos and measurements, and communicating findings to underwriters via Signature’s reporting platform. Prior inspection or real estate experience is a plus; a reliable vehicle and digital reporting tools are required.

Qualifications

• Independent contractor capable of self-management and scheduling.
• Experience in inspecting high-value properties preferred.
• Proficient with photos, measurements, and reporting.
• Familiarity with insurance adjustments or real estate is a plus.
• Must have reliable vehicle and access to digital reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-site high-value property surveys.
• Visit properties, take photos and measurements.
• Note construction materials, features and hazards.
• Generate an estimated replacement value for properties.
• Report findings via web-based system.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Independence

Real estate knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree desired

Tools

Smartphone

Tablet

Windows PC

Measuring devices

Laser measure

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 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.
• Prior inspection experience on residential homes desirable.
• Loss Control experience desirable.
• Prior underwriting experience desirable
• Construction experience desired but not required.